YAKADA YAKA ("Steel Demon")

YAKADA YAKA is an introspective dark comedy about two primary characters who await the next train upon two rocks. Set in Marine Drive, Colombo, this play was written based on interviews conducted with Sri Lankans who have dealt with suicidal ideation and attempts.

CAST:

Anya Bulchandani - LADY

Eben Sebastian - BEACH BOY

Jay Gupta - STUDENT A, 'DIMITHRI'

Ananya Ganapathi - BEACH HÂMINÉ, NEIGHBOR 1

Stephan Siyambalapitiya - STUDENT C, NEW REPORTER-S, NEIGHBOR 2

Lenny Wang - STUDENT B, COUSIN

Ishita Gupta - MOTHER

Dileka Gunawardana - 'BEST FRIEND', RELATIVE 1

Dimuthu Hemachandra - FATHER

Melody Ding - NEW REPORTER-E

Akash Shah - RELATIVE 2

Writer & Director - Leeth Singhage

Producer - Juan Martin Cevallos Lopez

Assistant Director (Visuals) - Audrey Yan

Dramaturg (Development) - Giovanna Jiang

Sound Designers - Fiona Zhao, Vardhaan Shah, Rafael Seifu-Schmeing

Set Designer & Builder - Azzam Shafi

Lighting Designer - Arya Martin

Graphic Designer - Aylee Wu

Costume Designer - Coco Wu

Stage Manager - Bora Wee

YAKADA YAKA is presented by special arrangement with SarongHoodie

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