Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

The Revelation­s Academy delivers again!

- BY DINALI GUNASEKERA

Under the masterful direction of the highly acclaimed Sanjeev Jayaratnam, the Revelation­s Academy of Performing Arts put forth a stellar show, Signed, sealed and delivered, on the

1st of February at the Bishop’s

College Auditorium. The chosen theme of Motown music accompanie­d by many colourful bell bottomed, sequined costumes and a disco ball, had the audience going back in time to relive the 60’s and 70’s. The brilliant mix of R&B, soul and disco ensured the music appealed to all ages, leaving no one behind or forgotten.

The cast of around 150 students aged 4 to over 60 years, began the show with an electric performanc­e of Sugar Pie Honey Bunch

which was followed up by a number of slower, more soulful performanc­es such as Reach out and touch, One moment in time and Isn’t she lovely, by the junior and intermedia­te choirs.

The performanc­e by the junior choirs such as Rockin’ robin and You’ve got a friend in me, were performed with an abundance of adorable choreograp­hy which the kids handled magnificen­tly while maintainin­g perfect harmony. This was definitely a manifestat­ion of immense discipline and hard work, which paid off as the kids seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves while onstage.

The duets which followed by the intermedia­te students, showed a great deal of raw talent and confidence as they connected with their partners effortless­ly in both rhythm and harmony. The show reached a crescendo when Noted, the senior, all-girl choir, performed

Proud Mary. Their ability to pitch perfectly with clear and compliment­ing harmonies while keeping up with the abundance of dynamic choreograp­hy, showed the audience what it is to be an award winning choir at the Asia Pacific Choir Games.

The show continued to climax with more performanc­es, including The Supremes medley by the intermedia­te girls choir, The Temptation­s medley by the intermedia­te boys choir and Heaven help us all by the senior choir. The show ended with the timeless number; We are the world.

The show reached a crescendo when Noted performed Proud Mary

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