Srianthi Perera

Chandler

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Phx Media Professional Author of literary novel: A Maiden's Prayer 2021 Next Gen. Indie Book Awards Finalist 2021 South Asia Book Award, Highly Commended Book

Articles

Mesa woman finds her passion in theater arts

3 weeks ago | themesatribune.com | Srianthi Perera

Mesa resident and theater professional Brianna Fallon wears many hats. She directs plays, manages stage, designs sound, directs music, plays musical instruments, conducts classes, acts and writes plays, all with equal aplomb and passion. Her “day job,” as she calls it, is the role of academy manager at Child’s Play Theatre in Tempe. “I love to do a lot of little things but I think, ultimately, my career goal is being an artistic director,” said Fallon, 33.
Scottsdale man pens ‘love letter’ to China

1 month ago | scottsdale.org | Srianthi Perera

After working 13 years in China, Glen Loveland has paid tribute to a country he loves in one of the best possible ways. The cross-cultural manager, who lives in Scottsdale and works for the Thunderbird School of Global Management, has penned a evocative memoir/travelogue drawing on his experience. "Beijing Bound: A Foreigner Discovers China" details how he navigated Beijing’s complexity. “Beijing beckoned,” he wrote.
Scottsdale lawyer’s first love is the stage

1 month ago | scottsdale.org | Srianthi Perera

The title character in the latest Valley presentation of “The Wizard of Oz” does not sing, and the Scottsdale lawyer who portrays him said that’s just as well. Wayne Peck sings in baritone and second tenor and has not lost his singing touch. Yet, he said, “I have found that as I get older, the characters who are older tend not to do as much singing.
Gilbert barbers make cutting hair all in the family

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Srianthi Perera

Talkative barbers fare best, according to Tony Starks, a lifetime barber and owner of Executive Men’s Grooming. “I love, love my job. I love the people,” said the Gilbert resident, whose barber shops are in Gilbert, Higley, Mesa and Ahwatukee. “I literally have a 20-minute conversation with people, and after you get to know them, you're picking up conversations that you had before and you're talking about things that aren't surface level,” Starks said.
Higley HR department recommends new superintendent

1 month ago | eastvalleytribune.com | Srianthi Perera

With the Higley Unified Governing Board set to vote on a new superintendent at its March 5 meeting, the district Human Resources Department is recommending the internal candidate for the job.
Public meets the Higley Unified contenders

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Srianthi Perera

The Higley Unified School District’s superintendent search took another step forward Feb. 26 as the three finalists participated in a public forum that shed more light on their professional experience, leadership values, personalities and even family members.
Public meets the Higley Unified contenders

1 month ago | queencreektribune.com | Srianthi Perera

The Higley Unified School District’s superintendent search took another step forward Feb. 26 as the three finalists participated in a public forum that shed more light on their professional experience, leadership values, personalities and even family members.
Child’s Play manager dives into theater

1 month ago | tempenews.com | Srianthi Perera

Arizona native and theater professional Brianna Fallon wears many hats. She directs plays, manages stage, designs sound, directs music, plays musical instruments, conducts classes, acts and writes plays, all with equal aplomb and passion. Her “day job,” as she calls it, is the role of academy manager at Child’s Play Theatre in Tempe. “I love to do a lot of little things but I think, ultimately, my career goal is being an artistic director,” said Fallon, 33.
Gilbert author a part of big book fair

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Srianthi Perera

The Downtown Chandler Public Library’s Local Author Fair March 1-2 will showcase the creativity of about 30 authors and activities that include using a typewriter and making a zone. Past writers-in-residence Robert Pela and Amy Fellner Dominy will share their expertise on writing and the journey to getting published. “We were inspired to create this event to celebrate local authors and provide them with a platform to connect with the community,” said Jennifer Vinikour.
Authors, readers connect at Chandler book fair

2 months ago | chandlernews.com | Srianthi Perera

The Downtown Chandler Public Library’s Local Author Fair March 1-2 will showcase the creativity of about 30 authors and activities that include using a typewriter and making a zone. Past writers-in-residence Robert Pela and Amy Fellner Dominy will share their expertise on writing and the journey to getting published. “We were inspired to create this event to celebrate local authors and provide them with a platform to connect with the community,” said Jennifer Vinikour.