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Jerome L. de Silva is a Sri Lankan actor, director, and choreographer, as well as the founder and artistic director of the Workshop Players, since its inception. He has been active in Sri Lanka's theatre scene for many years and has directed and acted in numerous productions. He is known for being a mentor to young actors and directors, and for his commitment to promoting and developing new talent in Sri Lanka's theatre industry.
Early Life
Early Life
He was born on the 1st of November, 1951 in Sri Lanka, the last of six children to Etta Anna Bianca de Silva and Captain G. H. de Silva. He studied at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 from 1957-69, and then at St. Peter’s College, Colombo 4 from 1969-71.
Early Career
Early Career
His initial thought of doing theatre as a career was in 1970 when he had transferred from St. Joseph's College to St. Peters College and joined the schools’ choir under Rev. Fr. Claver Perera, followed by taking part in the chorus line for the Wendy Whatmore Academy’s production of Boyfriend and then it led him to Mrs. Oosha Saravanamuttu Wijesinghe and Mrs. Ena Heynnecker.
From then on he has acted and directed in many productions, as well as featured in several films.
Personal Interests
Personal Interests
Some of his personal interests include:
Travel
Drama, Singing
Directing
Choreography
Awards
Awards
Throughout his experienced theatrical career, he has received numerous accolades. Some of them are:
Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka Award for Theatre and Drama in 1982
Felicitated by D.S Senanayake College, Holy Family Convent Bambalapitiya and the Creative Arts Foundation for services rendered in the field of theatre and drama.
The first ever “Synergy in Theatrum” awarded by the YMCA in 2004, in recognition of his contribution to theatre in Sri Lanka.
"Kala Keerthi", the highest national honour for the arts in 2019. He is the first individual from English theatre to receive this recognition.
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