Stages Theatre Group

And we present to you (with drum roll and trumpet fanfare) …. THARA KUMARASINGHE! Writer of The 24 Hour Store! Here she tells us a little bit about the writing of her play…

I’ve always believed in the concept of Time Travel. Of course they argue that people in the future never confront us in the present, we all know the reason for that. Just think how many of us would be clamouring for the opportunity to get out of our current mess?

Is the play about time travel? No. It might be more about the ‘current mess’.

And, no, I don’t believe in time travel; but see how easily you believed? I think the play has to do with what you believe in.

Who were my guinea pigs? You were.

Why the department store? It’s true isn’t it? It’s where we buy everything – from the latest gismo to the brand new ideas. It’s where everything’s shiny and nice, and you feel like every tagline, every product was made…just for you. It’s all about you. Or do they just define who you want to be? Now, that’s a thought.

Why mannequins? They see everything. Yes, they really do. You looking in the mirror, you pretending not to look at that gorgeous human being down the isle, you burying something you don’t want to be caught dead with at the bottom of your cart, your elation when you find that product that’s just right for…you.