Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Souza Ferrao Birth Centenary Celebrations - 1st June 2009

Souza Ferrao
Birth Centenary Celebrations



Late Souza Ferrao Birth Centenary Celebrations will commence on 1st June, 2009 at 5.30 p.m at the Pai Tiatrist JAF Auditoriun, Ravindta Bhavan, Margao. On this occasion a tiatr “Gouyo Put” written by Souza Ferrao about 60 years back will be staged. The Tiatr is directed by well known tiatr artiste Shri Anil Kumar and popular artistes of Tiatr stage namely Jessie, Fatima, Angela, Marcos Vaz, Xavier Gomes, Anthony San, C. D’Silva, Conny M, Mil-Mel-Nel, Antush and comedian Jesus and Ben Evangelisto among others will act in the tiatr. The Stage Setting is by Saldanha and the Music is provided by Carlito.



On 2nd June 2009 folowing programmes will be organized.
● String Assemble : Instrumental music on violins, violas and Cello by Theresa Figueiredo, Goretti Pinheiro, Chernol Mendonca, Antonio Fernandes, Lourdes Soares, Celina Andrews and Marisa Andrews.
● Goyenchim Noketram: Mando, Dulpods and other Goan folk songs led by Marianella Mascarenhas e Dias
● Cansauleche Kala Mogi: Will present “To Souza Ferrao With Love” - a tribute to this great versatile Konkani stage and cine artiste. His contribution to the Konkani film world as a lyricist, actor and singer would be highlighted through a choral rendition of songs from his films like ‘Amchem Noxib’, ‘Nirmonn’, ‘Sukachem Sopon’, ‘Kortubancho Sonvsar’, ‘Boglantt’ and ‘Bhuierantalo Munis’.
On Both days, the programmes are open to public. All lovers of music particilarly lovers of Konkani tiatr, song and music are requested to attend the Birth Centenary Celebrations.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy, Goa

- Forwarded to www.goa-world.com moderator by the Tiatr Academy President
on 27/05/2009

Monday, May 25, 2009

A.R. SOUZA-FERRAO - A Versatile Tiatr Artiste


Press Conference
Held on 23rd May, 2009, at the Kala Akademy, Goa

A Brief Note on:
A.R. SOUZA-FERRAO - A Versatile Tiatr Artiste



A.R. Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Tiatr Academy – Goa will organize the Birth Centenary Celebrations of late A.R. Souza Ferrao on 1st and 2nd June 2009. The Celebrations will be held at the Joao Agostinho Fernandes Auditorium at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa. A brief profile of late A.R. Souza Ferrao is given here below:

Childhood
Augusto Remedios Souza Ferrao was born on June 1, 1909 at Ambora – Raia, Salcete, Goa to Mr. Joaquim Mariano Souza and Mrs. Maria Cecilia Ferrao. Young Augusto Remedios studied in the Parchial School in Margao. From there he joined the Government Primary school in Portuguese. After completion of his Portuguese ‘Segundo Grau’, he joined the Catholic Educational Institute to study English. Besides dramatic art, he was a good artist and in order to develop this talent he studied at J.J. School of Art in Bombay. Although he was acting on tiatr stage during his school days, he never neglected his studies. In the Parochial School he learnt music and violin. He had a good voice and flair for acting right from childhood.

Maiden appearance.
Mr. Basilio Furtado from Chinchinim introduced Souza-Ferrao to the Tiatr stage. He acted as ‘Princess Diana’, - a female character - in his drama ‘Naddponn Amigachem’ staged at Clube Harmonia Hall at Borda. Although Souza-Ferrao was totally new to the stage he acted wonderfully well. The songs that he sang were also big hits. He went on becoming popular. Because there were too many Souzas in the tiatr community, he preferred to have a different identity for himself. Therefore, he combined his father’s and mothers’ surnames and made Souza-Ferrao his surname. Then he styled his name as A. R. Souza – Ferrao, by which he became all famous!
He has acted with all the the past famous Konkani playwrights and directors such as M/s Joao Agostinho Fernandes, Saib Rocha, J.P. Souzalin, Jack Aquila, Rogaciano Ernest Rebello, John Lazarus D’Souza, etc.
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Appreciation
Once a famous Portuguese actor named Silva Sanches came to perform in Bombay at Royal Opera House. The Portuguese Consul selected M/s Luis Borges and Souza-Ferrao, the only two Goan artistes, to act in the programme. The show was attended by a selected audience. Of all, the two Goan performers proved outstanding and of course, Souza-Ferrao received more applause.

At the All India Radio.
Souza – Ferrao was the first Konkani artiste to bradcast the first Konkani musical programme on All India Radio, Bombay on November, 11, 1936. Mr. Souza-Ferrao produced the programme for which the music was provided by Mr. Manuel Alphonso. He was an excellent composer of lyrics as well as music and equally excellent singer too. Many of his hit songs were recorded by HMV and other recording companies.

At the National level
In 1954 and 1955, Souza-Ferrao was the only Konkani artiste to be invited to perform in Delhi on the occasion of the Republic Day. ‘The Goan Folk Song and Dance Party’ led by Souza-Ferrao was adjudged as the best. The then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, praised Mr. Souza Ferrao for his excellente performance. The Central Government produced a documentary - ‘The Folk Dances of India’- in which Souza-Ferrao’s folk dances of Goa were included. Besides the Folk Dances Troupe, Souza Ferrao had his own dramatic Troupe called Jolly Brothers Darmatic Club through which he encouraged youngsters to enter theTiatr stage.

A valuable writer
Souza-Ferrao scripted and directed many plays out of which ‘Almam Vetat Sorgar’, ‘Pech-Pech’, ‘Kazari Okol’, ‘Ghatkeponn’, ‘Zotkaxi’, ‘Santan Bavdi’, ‘Govio Put’ and ‘Paichem Farikponn’ became hit. Besides, he also helped many playwrights to stage their shows. He also directed many of Mr. Joao Agostinho Fernandes’ plays. Souza Ferrao believed that good singing, dancing and acting are essential elements that go into making a good artiste.

A versatile actor
Souza-Ferrao was a multifaceted personality. He could fit in any role. His acting ability was proved by the different roles he polayed on the Tiatr stage. He had acted as a girl, as an old man, as an old woman, as a Hindu, as a Manglorean, as a landlord, as a mad man, as a drunkard, etc. His forte was Goan Kunnbi roles.
(The cartoon was forwarded to goa-world.com by the Cartoonist himself (ALEXYZ) - Thanks)

On the Silver Screen.
From his childhood, Souza-Ferrao wished to act in films. In the late 40s when Mr. AL Jerry Braganza announced his first film Mogacho Aunddo his hopes brightened, but was disappointed because Mr. Braganza did not include any commerciat Tiatr artiste in his film.
However he fulfilled his silver dream when he acted in the film “Amchem Noxib” which was a big hit. Since then he acted prominent and varied roles in almost all the major Konkani films such as ‘Amchem Noxib’, ‘Nirmonn’, ‘Sukhachem Soponn’, ‘Mhuji Ghorkarn’, ‘Kortubancho Sounsar’, ‘Jivit Amchem Oxem’, ‘Bhuierantlo Munis’, ‘Boglantt’, etc.

A humane personality
Besides his stage and screen life, he was a gem of a person in his day-to-day life. He always cared for others particularly the poor and the downtrodden. He was one artiste who was ever ready to stage his shows in aid of causes that serve the society. Once, during Portuguese times, Governor Cabral’s wife wanted to raise funds to help T.B. patients. Dr. Froilano de Melo and Dr.Victor Dias, in order to swell this fund asked Souza-Ferrao to help and he, with his open heart, organized numerous shows in different villages in aid of the T. B. patients of Goa. Considering the wishes and ideals of late Souza-Ferrao, the Trust – A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust – has been established to promote the ideals of this great personality.

Conclusion
Souza-Ferrao expired on March 6, 1978 at St. George Hospital, Bombay. He was 69.
He was the greatest artiste, the Konkani stage has so far produced. On gramophone records today, we hear his sweet voice, on the silver screen he comes alive and on the stage we will remember him as an actor who had a vision for Goan Tiatr, song and music.


Tomazinho Cardozo
President
Tiatr Academy – Goa.


N.B. The above inputs on the life of A. R. Souza Ferrao
are by John Claro Fernandes.

Birth Centenary of Souza Ferrao

A. R. Souza Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust in collaboration with Tiatr Academy Goa will celebrate the Birth Centenary of Souza Ferrao on 1st June, 2009 at the Pai Tiatrist Auditorium at Ravindra Bhavan Margao, Goa.



A. R. Souza - Ferrao
Birth Centenary Celebrations
On 1st & 2nd June 2009, at the Pai Tiatrist JAF Auditorium, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.

Programme

Monday, the 1st June 2009 at 5.30 p.m.

Inaugural Function
Shri. Digambar Kamat, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa, has consented to be the Chief Guest.
Shri. Mauvin Godinho, Dy. Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly
and
Shri. Rico Rod, a veteran artiste of Tiatr stage, will be the Guests of Honour.
Shri. Ivoro De Souza, President of A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust will grace the occasion
Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy, Goa will preside over the function.

The Inaugural Function will be followed by the staging of the tiatr – “Gouyo Put” written by late A. R. Souza Ferrao. “Goyo Put” is directed by the veteran tiatr artiste Shri Anil Kumar and popular artistes of Tiatr stage namely Jessie, Fatima, Angela, Marcos Vaz, Xavier Gomes, Anthony San, C. D’Silva, Conny M, Mil-Mel-Nel, Antushand comedian Jesus and Ben Evangelisto among others will act in the tiatr. The Stage Setting is by Saldanha and the Music is provided by Carlito.

Tuesday, the 2nd June, 2009 at 5.30 p.m.
Concluding Function
Shri. Remo Fernandes, Goa’s Pop Star, has consented to be the Chief Guest.
Dr. Francisco Colaco, a lover of Goan drama, song, dance and music
and
Shri. Prince Jacob, a popular artiste of Tiatr stage will be the Guests of Honour.
Shri. Ivoro De Souza, President of A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust will grace the occasion
Shri. Rose Ferns, Vice-President of Tiatr Academy, Goa, will preside over the function.


The Concluding Function will be followed by a cultural programme representing A. R. Souza – Ferrao’s interests in Goan Tiatr, cinema, music, song and dance. It will be presented by:
● String Assemble
Instrumentals on violins, violas and Cello by Theresa Figueiredo, Goretti Pinheiro, Chernol Mendonca, Antonio Fernandes, Lourdes Soares, Celina Andrews and Marisa Andrews.
● Goyenchim Noketram
Mando, Dulpods and other Goan folk songs led by Marianella Mascarenhas e Dias
● Cansauleche Kala Mogi
Will present “To Souza Ferrao With Love” - a tribute to this great versatile Konkani stage and cine artiste. His contribution to the Konkani film world as a lyricist, actor and singer would be highlighted through a choral rendition of songs from his films like ‘Amchem Noxib’, ‘Nirmonn’, ‘Sukachem Sopon’, ‘Kortubancho Sonvsar’, ‘Boglantt’ and ‘Bhuierantalo Munis’.
The orgaizers - A. R. Souza-Ferrao Cultural & Charitable Trust and Tiatr Academy Goa - invite one and all to attend the functions on both the days. Let us remember and respect the great artistes of Konkani cultural heritage who contributed selflessly and immensely to the promotion of Konkani Tiatr, Cinema, dance, song and music.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President, Tiatr Academy – Goa.



Thursday, May 21, 2009

Honouring “Pai Tiatrist”

Honouring “Pai Tiatrist”
Leonardo Marcel Sequeira, Siolim/Maputo

During my current visit to Goa from Maputo, after almost 22 years, I was impressed by the changes in the state. Margao city has a lot of vehicular traffic, a little chaotic, but yes, this city is growing. But the garbage strewn around is awful, given Goa’s otherwise scenic beauty. The high-rise buildings are adding to the traffic problems.

At night, I saw the well-illuminated Rabindra Bhavan. I attended a Konkani tiatr there and what impressed me was a portrait of one senior citizen “Pai Tiatrist – Joao Agostinho Fernandes (21/12/1871 to 29/08/1947)”.




This reminded me of the good old days when we used to see tiatrs in Mumbai. Of course, the tiatr was entertaining, with a lot of humour. But, I could not much follow the Konkani, having lost touch with the language we otherwise spoke in Parel, Mumbai and Siolim, Goa.

I tried to get more details of “Pai tiatrist” from an ex-councillor of the local municipal body, seated at my side in the auditorium, who informed me that his house was just across a small rivulet on the southern side of the Bhavan. He added that the date of birth ought to be 14/12/1871 and not 21/12/1871, perhaps a slip-up.
The next day, we visited the house of “Pai Tiatrist”. Unfortunately, the inmates were not around.

The quaint, tiled, old house resembled many of such structures that dotted almost every part of Goa in the good old days. I was told that the government has plans to preserve his house and that indeed is a noble gesture which one needs to appreciate.
But much more needs to be done. This house could be an important landmark for Goans like me visiting the state. But there was no name given to the narrow winding path leading to the House.

In Maputo and other parts of East Africa, it is traditional to name streets after eminent persons and I suggested to my guide, the ex-councillor, that he could suggest naming the road “Rua de Pai Tiatrist”. I hope this suggestion is acted upon by the government.
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TIATRIST NASLOLO TIATR DIS

- Vitorin Pereira, Utorda


Kala Akademy Gõy, 1996 vorsa-sun Abrilache 17ver Tiatr Dis monoita.

Xembor vorsam odik zalim tea disa bhov manest bab Lucasino Ribeiro ani Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes hannim poilech pautt Mumboi xharant “Italiano Bhurgo” ho Konknni tiatr machier dakhoilear. Tachea ugddasak Kala Akademy ho dis 1996 vorsasun vhodda dobajean monoitana vorsan-voros kaim mhalgoddea tiatristank puroskar bhettoun sotkar korta. Hi tiatr mogiank, tiatr kalakorank khoxechi gozal.

Vorsavolli pormonnem hea vorsa Kala Akademint Tiatr disache karavollik hanv hazir aslom ani machier ravon don utram ulounk mhaka bhag favo zalem. Machier ravon vosrear nodor ghalit tor tiatr mogi (polloupi) favo toxe hazir asle punn khontichi gozal mhollear amchea tiatrist bhov thodde asle! Karann amche tiatrist bhav bhoinnank Abrilacher 17ver tiatr dis mhunnon khobor nasli kai? Vo Kala Akademichim apovnnea potram mellonknant. Tiatr dis mhunnche amchea tiatristank ghorchich kariavoll nhoi? Tankam apovnnea potranchi goroz asli?

Itlench nhoi fattim Moddganv don dis Dalgado Konknni Akademichem Sahityik ani sonskrutik sammelon aslem tednaim tiatrist favo tea porim nasle. Aiz kal tiatrist Konknni bhaxe vorvim tiatranim bhag ghetat ani aplea ghorabeank duddvancho adhar melloitat vo thodde tiatranchea zoddivorinch aplem kuttumb sambhalltat mhollear chuk zaunchina. Eka-eka tiatristachea sangatak ghorchim dog-tiguch ailear kariavollicho vosro chikar bhorom ieta. Tiatr polloupi koslei Konknni kariavollik khoxen ietat.

Punn amche tiatrist? Orthik vo dusro kosloi faido aslearuch ietele. Na tor oslea dobajeanchem kainch poddon vochonk na. Portem zalear Konknni ami tiatrist sambhallttat, amchi Romi Konknni amkam zai oxem hod’ddem fuddem kaddun machier ravon sangonk meklle! Hanv sogllech tiatristank hem lagu korina. Thodde khorench tan-bhuk visron Konknni khatir vavurtat. Vichitr gozal hi, tiatrist machier ravon kitli sobit Konknni utram ani sonvad uloitat, punn tech machievele denvle mhunttoch eka meka thaim Konkliz tastat toxench aplea ghoranim bail-bhurgeam thaim Inglez uloitat.

Itlench nhoi Romi Konnnichea fuddari passun eka-meka thaim khazgint Ingezuch katortat. Te uloitat tea gozalink Konknni utram nant kai? Vo amcho Konknnico mog fokot suvartha khatir vo tiatr polloupi bhousak fottoupa khatir? Ami Konknnicho apsuvarthi motlobponnan dongi mog korcho nhoi, punn nisuvarthi ani niz mog korunk favo oxem tumkam disona? Sodeak itlench puro.

JIVIT / Ank Mai 2009
(JIVIT - Konkani Monthly Magazine, issue May 2009).


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