Updating News on the Tiatr Fraternity of Goa

Tiatr Academy of Goa has its headquarters in Margao, Goa, India. This blog is a collection of news items of tiatr, Konkani music albums, VCDs, films and related to the tiatr fraternity and is a personal attempt to archive the same. Where possible we have provided the links/original source. Any comments made by the writer of the articles is solely their point of view. http://welcometoindia.com/vidfeeder_view.php?id=dbuTOUb4-YM Gaspar Almeida www.goa-world.com

Saturday, October 31, 2009

"Goenchim Noketram" in Bahrain

‘Goenchim Noketram’ the cultural and folk group from Goa led by Gina Mascarenhas provided lively entertainment for Goans in Bahrain. The Goan Cultural Traditions of song and dance filled the air at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant Auditorium Bahrain, on October 22, 2009 where the show was held under the patronage of Young Goans Club.

The group comprising of musicians, singers and dancers presented a three hour cultural fiesta of Goan song and dance. The items included Goan Dekni and Fugdi dance. The audience applauded every item presented by the group and the opera musicals in mime and movements on the life style of Xethkamti (farmer), kharvi (fisherfolk) and render (toddytaper) were cheered throughout. The presentations brought back the nostalgic memories of bygone era of Goa.

The group electrified the performances by their originality and depicting the culture old tools relevant to the trade. It was wondrous to see the entire audience joining the singing as the group played some old Goan instrumentals using instruments like ghumot, mandolin, bongos and cymbals. A medley of Hindi, Portuguese, English and Konkani favourites of yester years got many in the crowd on to their feet and were seen dancing and swaying to the beat. The show culminated with traditional mando and dulpods. The group not only won laurels for their song and dance but for the costumes and jewellery they showcased relevant to each presentation.

‘Goenchim Noketram’ the cultural and folk group from South Goa are the award winners at Mando Festivals held all over Goa in 2008 and 2009. The group has also performed at the inaugural ceremony of International Film Festival in November 2008 and at the concluding ceremony of Asia Pacific Conference in October 2008. Goenchim Noketram have toured different parts of India to present their shows and were the main attractions for Goa Day celebrations in Dubai in June 2008.

The show in Bahrain was sponsored by Jet Airways. GR Crasto compered the show and kept the audience spellbound with witty questions on Goan culture, songs and personalities that carried prizes donated by the group ‘Goenchim Noketram’.

Report and pictures
exclusive by www.goa-world.com

30/10/2009

‘Wonder Boy’: CAMERON FERNANDES

::Kherit Lekh ::
‘Wonder Boy’: CAMERON FERNANDES

Kandollecho famad sangoddak hozaramni lok zomta. Ani hea hozar sonkhe samkara ubo ravun kantar gavop, ani tem-ui zalear eka lhan sat vorsam pirayechea bhurgean? Sobit- sundor, zhadda-peddamni nettoilolo, Mandovi nodik khori suropay diupi ganv mhollear Brittona. Hea ganvchea Cameron-bab Fernandesak 'Wonder Boy' nanvan vollkhotat. Sat vorsanche pirayer thaun Kandollechea sangddak kantaram gavun tannem thoim hajir aslolea lokachea tonddantlean “ho konn lhan bhurgo? Tannem borem kantar gailam!” oxim utram bhair kaddleant.

Hea vorsa, Serula Art and Culture Academy Porvorim, Penha de Franca pongddan Derrick D'Mellocho 'Kallokhi Uzvadd' tiatr spordhek ubo kelo. Hea tiatrant ‘Wonder Boy’ Cameron hannem git gavun 'Best Male Child Singer' inam’ zoddlem.
Punn Cameronak 'Wonder Boy' nanv koxem poddlem? “Hanv sat vorsancho aslom tednam ganvchea eka borea mon’xan mhaka Kandolle sangoddak kantar gavpak vhelo. Thoim Gõyche famad kantorist hajir asle. Hanvem mhojem kantar gavun zatoch, thoim hajir aslolea sogllea lokamni mhaka xabaski dili, ani dusrea disa 'Herald' potrar hanv ‘Wonder Boy’ mhunn chhapun haddlem,” oxem Cameron-baban fattlo ugddas kaddun umedin sanglem.

Camronan aplea jivitachi fuddarachi survat 2007 vorsa tiatr sopordhentlean keli. Cyril Almeidachea 'Utor' tiatrant tannem kantar gailem. Ani tea uprant tannem khubxea tiatramni zoxe porim 'Pavsa... asor kor', 'Hanv porot ietelim'kantaram gailim. Milagres de Chandor-an taka aplea 'Talliyo Marat' hea tiatrant kantar gavpachi sondi dili. Hea tiatrant tannem don kantaram 'Uddta to Buddta' ani 'Gõykar cum foreigner' gailim. 'Gõykar cum foreigner' kantar tannem ek ‘foreigner’ cheddum koxem nhesun gailem. Tachem nhesop sarkem cheddvachem aslem. Tachea kantra khatir taka inam’ diunk pordea fattlean ietale te Cameronak polleun hanstale.

‘Wonder Boy’ xikpant-ui khub huxar. Tachea monak kitem-i ugddas dovorpachi tank bhouch darechi asa. Ek pavtt Milagres de Chandor-an taka aplea 'Sot’tor Vorsanchem Bhurgem' tiatrant, tiatr suru zauncho thoddo vell kantar vachunk dilem. Tannem tem ek pavtt vachlem ani vell yetoch matui chukonastana gailem.
Cameron Jr. Chico apli sfurthi mhunn sozmota. Jr. Chico kantaram korta toso apnnem-i kantaram gavchim oxem taka dista.Cameron-bab Ponnjechea Don Bosco iskolant chovthi xikta. To xikpant toso khellant-ui huxar asa ani te khatir hea mollancher taka sabar inamam favo zaleant. ‘Wonder Boy’-acho Rosefern ho avddicho tiatrist ani Lawry Travasso ho avddicho kantorist. To vhodd zatoch Accountant zaupachi khuxi ugtaita.

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Konkani Seminar followed by Condolence Meeting

Konkani Seminar followed by Condolence Meeting

Goan Review Art Foundation (GRAF) the cultural body of the Konkani English
periodical The Goan Review will conduct a Konkani Seminar on 1st. November
2009 (Sunday) at St. Sebastian Goan High School meeting room, Dabul, at 3.45
p.m.

The topics to be covered in this seminar are:-
Unity of the Konkani speaking people of Mumbai and
Work of the Konkani Associations in Mumbai.
Besides the follow up of the progress of the registration of the Goan Clubs
in Mumbai.

Resource Persons: Shri Lawrence D'Souza, Gen. Secretary KBM, Shri John
D'Silva Management Consultant & Banker and Shri Felix Dias President of the
proposed club Federation.

This will be followed by A Condolence Meeting to pay tributes to the well
known Konkani Stage artiste Late H. Britton.
Prominent Persons from Konkani field will address the gathering.

There is no fee to attend this seminar however those interested to
attend the same will have to enroll their names in advance. For enrolment
kindly contact: GRAF office: 22630139 or 9821228684 (President) or Gen.
Secretary Gable D'Souza.

Sd/-
Fausto V. Da Costa
President
GRAF

Konkani Seminar & Condolence Meeting in Dabul, Mumbai

Congratulations to Oscar Lobo

"Oscar Lobo"

Chuk Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto - A Review

Chuk Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in Toronto - A Review

by Silviano Barbosa
Toronto, Canada

Director Marshal Fernandes came out with flying colours with a mind-blowing presentation of his terrific Konkani Tiatr, which was held on October 24th, 2009 at

Etobicoke’s Michael Power High School Hall in Toronto.

With a sold-out audience of over 550, the hall was packed with Konkani aficionados savouring this Konkani Tiatro with heavy doses of Goan Salcete accent and nostalgic moments, and the audience was left with nothing but pure joy, hangama and satisfaction witnessing the beautiful dialogues and comedic delivery of their Konkani language and culture, which fortunately still thrives in this part of the world.

This is the first time that a Konkani Tiatro in Toronto has seen a full house. Incidentally director Marshal Fernandes had another Konkani sold-out show couple years ago. This could be credited to his unique marketing and organization skills that he puts in place keeping a good rapport with the actors as well as the prospective audience.

Toronto being home to more than 20,000 Goans of which at least more than a 1000 speak Konkani at home and claim it as their mother-tongue on the recent census, can very easily deliver 300 hard-core Konkani Goans to attend any Konkani Tiatr. The rest have to be cajoled into it by other means. But this audience loved this Tiatr so much that I can predict they are likely to come back the next time around.

The audience in Toronto this time was very knowledgeable about their Konkani wordage and grammar and were heard to correct the Konkani gender suffixes in a couple of instances. The ticket price of $20 was reasonable and affordable as compared to the 50$ sale price of professional English plays in the city which have variable ticket prices ranging from 50$-100$.

The following list of actors and singers (not in any particular order) gave their best performances to make this Tiatro quite memorable:

Dr. Lucina Pinto (Oh Canada! National Anthem translated into Konkani by Marshal), popular and talented singer/actor JoeVaz, upcoming young singer Rhio Gracias and director/actor/comedian/singer/composer/CD producer Marshal Fernandes (in an ode to Padma Shri M. Boyer), Rhiza Gracias (fantastic acting and singing (canto) performance), Agnelo Gracias as Mama in his best first time comedy performance and as play editor, Marshal as Leitao in his inimitable simple Lollo comedy role, actor/singer Olympio Fernandes, popular guest-singer Jack Fernandes, enthusiastic actor/singer Olavio Da Costa, actor/singer/comedian Tony Da Silva, the impressive personality of character actor/singer Chris Gomes, the free-spirited Bohemian role of Grace Almeida, the imposing fine role of father by Bonfilio Pereira,

the impressive matriarchal role of Yolanda Gracias, the dedicated and tireless Producer/actress/singer Sandra Menezes with her beautiful teenage daughter with a minor acting role, singer Stephanie Menezes, (who sang in a quartet), the sultry and racy performance in comedy by radiant Serah Barbosa in her typical Saxtti Assolna accent, the most popular song “Jinga-Mummy” composed by Marshal and performed with an encore by the duo team of Rhiza Gracias and her petite sister-in-law Sylda Gracias whose debut as an impressive singer on Konkani stage with her dressed-to-kill wardrobe thoroughly jolted the audience, professional singer Ruth Kumar with her gyrating dancing personality and powerful voice almost challenging Lorna's, accomplished beautiful voiced singer Hazel Jacob, actor Benny Pereira and singer Clema, cross-dresser/singer Auggie Pereira, and all the musicians from the Band “Crescendo” - Tony Da Costa, Tony (Organ), Lawry and Manuel, all helpers on and off the stage, stage director AC Pereira(with special award), ticket sellers, Sound with Aggie Rodrigues and of course the prompter Josie Carrasco, complete this merit list.

As an author, I would be remiss if I did not compliment the unknown author of the play.

This year the Audience Applause Metre which rated this Tiatro a '9 out of 10', generated three very dedicated and committed Stars of the Show. My special parabens (congratulations) are extended to all the people involved in this play and especially to these Stars of the Show: Serah Barbosa (as Consu), who was undoubtedly the darling of the audience as witnessed from the whistles, whispers and comments from the audience, Agnelo Gracias for his superb delivery of impeccable Konkani idioms in his slapstick (Mama) comedy and director Marshal Fernandes for his passive and sinister (Leitao) comedy and for putting up a fine overall theatrical performance that will be remembered for years to come.

Finally the audience was just great! I am sure they went home fully pleased with this fine performance! An evening well spent with lots of Goans in a purely Goan ambience in a sussegad sort of way! Thanks all Tiatrists and helpers for making our Day!

Pott-bhor hansun jivak borem dislem! Porot melche fuddlea Tiatrak!

Silviano Barbosa,
Author of the Canadian/Goan novel, “The Sixth Night”
Producer of Konkani CD album “Classic Goa”

October 24th, 2009, Toronto, Canada!

The Best Home Away from Home!
PROUD TO LIVE IN NEW GOA WEST!
VIVA GOA!

[Photos as forwarded by Silviano Barbosa
to http://www.goa-world.com/]

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Konkani play brings the house down with laughter
( Oct 30 2009 )

by Silviano Barbosa

Toronto: Director Marshal Fernandes came out with flying colours with a mind-blowing presentation of his terrific Konkani play Chuk Konnachi? (Whose fault?)

The packed audience enjoyed it thoroughly. The play (called tiatr in the native Konkani language) was rich in dialogues and its delivery in the peculiar Salcette accent Konkani made it comedic.

This is the first time that a Konkani in Toronto has seen a full house. Incidentally, director Marshal Fernandes had another Konkani sold-out show couple years ago. This could be credited to his unique marketing and organizational skills.

Toronto, which is home to more than 20,000 Goans, out of which at least more than a 1000 speak Konkani at home and claim it as their mother-tongue as per the recent census, can very easily deliver 300 Konkani-speaking and Konkani-knowing Goans to attend any Konkani tiatr. The audience in Toronto this time was very knowledgeable

The following list of actors and singers (not in any particular order) gave their best performances to make this tiatr quite memorable:

Dr. Lucina Pinto (O Canada! National Anthem translated into Konkani by Marshal), popular and talented singer/actor JoeVaz, upcoming young singer Rhio Gracias and director/actor/comedian/singer/composer/CD producer Marshal Fernandes (in an ode to Padma Shri M. Boyer), Rhiza Gracias (fantastic acting and singing (canto) performance), Agnelo Gracias as Mama in his best first time comedy performance and as play editor, Marshal as Leitao in his inimitable simple Lollo comedy role, actor/singer Olympio Fernandes, popular guest-singer Jack Fernandes, enthusiastic actor/singer Olavio Da Costa, actor/singer/comedian Tony Da Silva, the impressive personality of character actor/singer Chris Gomes, the free-spirited Bohemian role of Grace Almeida, the imposing fine role of father by Bonfilio Pereira, the impressive matriarchal role of Yolanda Gracias, the dedicated and tireless Producer/actress/singer Sandra Menezes with her beautiful teenage daughter with a minor acting role, singer Stephanie Menezes, (who sang in a quartet), the sultry and racy performance in comedy by radiant Serah Barbosa in her typical Assolna-village accent, the most popular song “Jinga-Mummy” composed by Marshal and performed by the duo team of Rhiza Gracias and her petite sister-in-law Sylda Gracias whose debut as an impressive singer on Konkani stage with her dressed-to-kill wardrobe thoroughly jolted the audience, professional singer Ruth Kumar with her gyrating body movements and powerful voice, accomplished singer Hazel Jacob, actor Benny Pereira and singer Clema, cross-dresser/singer Auggie Pereira, and all the musicians from the Band “Crescendo” - Tony Da Costa, Tony (Organ), Lawry and Manuel.

As an reviewer, I would be remiss if I did not compliment the unknown author of the play.

The actors for their exceptional showing are Serah Barbosa (as Consu), who was undoubtedly the darling of the audience as witnessed from the wolf-whistles, whispers and comments from the audience; Agnelo Gracias, for his superb delivery of impeccable Konkani idioms; and director Marshal Fernandes, for his passive and sinister comic role and for putting up a fine overall theatrical performance that will be remembered for years to come.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

“Theatre-Acting” Workshop at Margao

T A C T
THEATRE ART & CULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
{Reg.No.91/Goa/92 dtd. 8.6.92}
Add: T/1 C, Kurtarkar Nagar, Fatorda, Margao,Goa 403 602
Tel: 2714299 email: wilson_mazarello@rediffmail.com
TACT / TAW/ PRESS 8.8.2008
Press Note

“Theatre-Acting” Workshop at Margao

Theatre Art & Cultural Training Institute (Margao-Goa), a premier institute of Theatre, Music & Dance , in South Goa, since last 18 years, will be conducting a “Workshop” in Theatre-Acting, in Konkani & English.
The Workshop is open to all.
Other than Acting, the other aspects of Theatre & Films, will also be touched upon, during this Workshop.
The “Acting Workshop” begins on the 16 th August 2008, & will go on for a period of 1 month.
Classes will be held, thrice a week, ie. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays ( 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm).
Prominent, Theatre & Film personalities, will be sharing their experiences, with the participants, during this Workshop.
Application-Forms, are available at “Rhythm House” Music Shop, Below City Hospital, Opp. Meenaxi Hotel, Margao, Goa- 403 601(during Office Hours).

Wilson Mazarello
(Principal)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Celebrating the Heart of Goa in New Delhi

Celebrating the Heart of Goa in New Delhi

"Goenkarancho Ekvot" in association with Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Goa will organise the Goa Festival 2009 in New Delhi from November 6th to November 8, 2009. The festival will exhibit various aspect’s of Goan life, culture and progress.

The other Departments participating are Dept. of Information and Publicity, Dept. of Handicrafts, Dept. of Art and Culture as well as Dept. of Rural Development.
Hon’ble Justice V.S. Sirpurkar, Judge Supreme Court of India, will inaugurate the festival and Mr Digambar Kamat, Chief Minister of Goa will preside over the function.
This festival is expected to attract huge crowds from Delhi and the adjoining states apart from the participation of VIPs and dignitaries.

The various activities envisaged in this year’s event shall comprise of Information centre for details on Goa such as its art & culture, travel & tourism, display and sale of Goan Handicrafts, goan vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine and processed foods, cultural shows, live music by Goan bands, painting competition by school children on the theme "Goa", lucky draws with holiday packages to Goa and exciting games for the children.

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Link article:

As in the past, Goenkarancho Ekvot celebrated World Goa Day on 23rd August 2009- Sunday at Fr.Agnels' School Auditorium, Goutam Nagar, New Delhi as 20th August 2009 was a working day.

The Tietre" Ek Dhago Sukhacho" (a string of happiness) by Shri Anil Pednekar
was performed

Ek Dhago Sukhacho is a touching family tale which brings a teardrop or two to
one's eyes as the story progresses to its climax. The comedy of this play is just superhit keeping the audience in splits right through the beginning till the end.
It was an ocassion to bring Goans together. The Tiatre was appreciated and
acclaimed by the distinguished audience of the Goans and the Konkani loving people of Delhi and nearby states like Haryana and U.P.

Regards

Suman Kurade
President,
Goenkarancho Ekvot,
Delhi - India

“BEACH FIESTA 09” at AJMAN, UAE

To add pizzazz, color and dance to everyone’s lives, on 6th NOV 2009, Arabel Events along with Dj Nevz and Dj Goa is organizing the first ever “BEACH FIESTA 09”. This is going to be a family day by the beach side at the Ajman Beach Hotel, Ajman, U.A.E.

The “BEACH FIESTA 09” does not refer to just the beach and sand, but it’s a day that would be filled with fun by the beach packed with games, contests, music, food and dance, providing entertainment for all, young and old.

Event Timing : 1 p.m - 11 p.m

Attraction include Game Stalls, Food and Beverage Stalls, Tug-o-war tournament, Volley ball Tournament, Clowns, Face painters, Stilt Walkers, Caricature Artist, Kids Rides, Laser SMS.

RJ Ryan, Re-Union, Ringo star n kim, Dj Josh, Dj Nevz and Dj Roland all set to Rock you on the dance Floor.

Prizes and Surprises Galore.

Tickets priced very reasonble @

Couples - Dhs.100/- (inclusive of FREE SNACK BOX)
Singles - Dhs.60/- (inclusive of FREE SNACK BOX)
Kids - Dhs.30/- (inclusive of FREE SNACK BOX)

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or

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Be there to witness the first ever Beach Fiesta in the UAE.

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Hope to see you all there. Cheers!!!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) to organize Tiatr Festival

Tiatr Academy Goa
Panjim
Phone: 9823375530 or 9822170102

Date: 27/10/2009

Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) to organize Tiatr Festival

Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) has decided to organize a Tiatr Festival of award winning tiatrs in the recently concluded 35th Tiatr Competition organized by Kala Akademy, Goa. In all four award winning tiatrs namely “Eksiddent” by Tomazinho Cardozo, “Kallokhi Uzvadd” by Derick D’Mello, and “Asro Zai” by Agnelo Fernandes and “Rinn” by Peter Vaz will be staged in the Festival. This year the Festival will be held on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of November at Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa.

The purpose of organizing this festival is to give opportunity to the tiatr lovers from other parts of Goa to witness prize winning tiatrs of Kala Akademy’s yearly Tiatr competition. This festival will be held in different places every year so that the people of Goa may be able to taste the richness of tiatr staged in the yearly Tiatr Festivals by Kala Akademy.

As per the schedule “Asro Zai” will be staged on 10th November, “Kallokhi Uzvadd” on 11th November, “Rinn” on 12th instant and “Eksiddent” on 13th November. All shows will commence sharp at 7.00 p.m. A nominal entrance fee (ticket) of Rs. 30 per person has been fixed. As there is no reservation the sitting will be provided on ‘first cum first serve basis’. A limited number of Seasonal Passes are made which will cost Rs. 100/- for all four shows.

Tiatr lovers from Bardez and surrounding areas are requested to take note of the festival and attend in large number so that they get the first hand information of the tiatrs staged by amateur artistes in the yearly Tiatr Competitions.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President - TAG

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Konkani Musical Show in Qatar

GOAN CULTURAL GROUP IS ALL SET FOR ITS UPCOMING EVENT,"A KONKANI MUSICAL SHOW" IN A UNIQUE STYLE,ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2009 AT GULF CINEMA AT 3.30PM.
GOA'S TOPMOST SINGERS,FRANCIS DE TUVEN;LAWRY TRAVASSO;XAVIER GOMES,MARCUS VAZ;MARIO MENEZES;ROSY ALVARES AND BABY RIOMA WILL BE SINGING FOR THE EVENING WITH THEIR MELODIOUS VOICES. ALSO OUR OWN GOAN BROTHERS, MARIO DE MAJORDA, MICHAEL D'SILVA AND CAJETAN DE SANVORDEM,ALL FROM KUWAIT WILL BE PRESENTING TO YOU THEIR HIT AND AWARD WINING SONGS.

GOAN CULTURAL GROUP GUARANTEES THE AUDIENCE OVER 25 SONGS FOR THE EVENING.

THERE WILL BE ALSO LOTS OF LAUGHTER PILLS IN BETWEEN FOR WHICH 3 TOPMOST AND PROFESSIONAL COMEDIANS ( SALLY;BEN AND JOANNA) FROM GOA WILL PERFORM.

COMMERCIAL BANK IS THE MAIN SPONSOR FOR THE NIGHT,BUISINESS DIRECTORY IS THE ASSOCIATE SPONSOR AND SULAIMAN JEWELLERY IS THE
CO-SPONSOR

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

'Ek Rikami Bazu'- Awareness through Drama

'Ek Rikami Bazu'- Awareness through Drama
'Muskaan'

Navhind Times / 2009-06-26

'Ek Rikami Bazu'- Awareness through Drama

A cancer support group 'Muskaan' in collaboration with the Kala Academy organised a show of the award winning Marathi play 'Ek Rikami Bazu' on June 21, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Dinanath Mangueshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji.
This play dealt with the various aspects of the very occurrence and consequences of having a malignant lump in the breast.
In an episodic form, it narrates the story of Ritu, during both the pre and post operation stages of breast cancer. The play is like a kaleidoscope of Ritu's life: situations, memories, feelings and the people who come and go during this difficult period.
It also deals with the physical and psychological changes that occur because of the cancer not only in her but also to the people around her. Designed and directed by Aniruddha Khutwad, the story's adaptation, light and music was done by Pradeep Vaidya.
Breast cancer is on the rise in Goa. 'Muskaan's' main objective is to create awareness about the prevention and early detection of cancer. It carries out camps to educate women on self-examining their bodies for early detection of breast cancer.

A Riverting Political Drama 'Mhaka Kiteak Poddlam'

A Riveting Political Drama
'Mhaka Kiteak Poddlam'

Navhind Times / 2009-06-26

A 'tiatr' from Roseferns, is a scathing attack on the influx of outsiders and their dominance over Goans today. A futuristic look at the political situation in Goa, where there is every chance that a migrant might become a minister or even the Chief Minister.For once, a sincere reference is made, and highlighted, to the late Dr Jack de Sequeira the great Goan politician, Father of the Opinion Poll. All blue blooded Goans need to respect and remember this man. It was because of him, we can proudly call ourselves Goans.

Anton (bab) is a freedom fighter. His son, Brian is to all appearances an honest and dedicated cop. Brian's wife Preeti loves and respects her father in-law and husband. Sister Valerie, a missionary working in Orissa, comes down to Goa on a visit and stays with this family. Yadav is a minister in the government of Goa and his son Santosha wants to stand for elections to the assembly. The evil Yadav and his criminal son have wrapped the voters of their constituency, round their little finger with the power of money.

Roseferns is to be complimented for reminding Goans, especially the younger generation, of the late Dr Jack de Sequeira and the role he played to save Goa, during the opinion poll. The script has good dialogues and beautiful references to the Holy Bible. The cast has Roshan as Preeti and Antonette as Sister Valerie. The ladies perform well. Antonette returns later with a fine comic performance.

Roseferns is confidence personified as the dignified Anton (bab) while Tari
impresses as the rash and boisterous Santosha. Victor is good as the cop and Peter plays another perfect character as the minister, Yadav. Sally, Saby and Brian along with Tony provide lots of humour. Watch out for the opening scene at 'Khareband'.

The music is catchy. Roseferns sings the opening song. Great lyrics and rendered well! Other songs are performed by Peter-Roshan, Antonette, Maythan, Victor, Tony de Ribandar and Brian. Tari's solo and the first duet by Peter-Roshan need
special mention.

TIATR - BEREFT OF BOYER

TIATR BEREFT OF BOYER

Goa Today / July 2009
Cover Story

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Friday, October 23, 2009

KATHAK DANCE FESTIVAL AT KALA ACADEMY (GOA)

From: DIRECTOR INFORMATION PUBLICITY
Date: 2009/10/23

KATHAK DANCE FESTIVAL AT KALA ACADEMY

Panaji October 23, 2009

Kala Academy Goa is organizing “ARGHYA” a Kathak Dance Festival with the participation of students of Kala Academy, dancers of Nad Roop, Pune and Manaswee, Pune on October 25, 2009 at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji.

Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Shri Pratapsingh Rane will inaugurate the festival at 5.00 pm.

The programme is being organized to pay tribute to the legendary Kathak Maestro Late. Guru Rohini Bhate. A short film titled Guru Pandita Rohini Bhate by M/s. Neelima Adhya will be screened on the occasion.

DI/NB/MP/SM/SAG/FA/2009/

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A list to network musicians from Goa, in Goa, and those interested in Goa’s music. Goa is a small region along the west coast of India, with an untypical past, and a meeting point of cultures. Goa has thrown up a vast amount of talent in the world of music. In both the world of Western music and Indian. Interestingly, while others learnt the 3 R’s, in Goa there were four: reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmetic and also the rebbec (violin). You are welcome to join this list and share music-related information and initiatives related to Goa with others on board. Check this out…
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goamusician

Famous Goan actress "Mohana Cabral" who featured in Hindi films

From: mahesh sharma emkaysharma@yahoo.com

Hai guys (Gaspar Almeida & Ulysses Menezes),

This is mahesh sharma, Supdt of Customs.

I have some photographs of the famous goan girl "Mohana Cabral" who worked in many Hindi movies during late 40s and early 50s. I am sending you these two high quality photographs of her.

The photographs were taken in early 50s by the ace photographer late James Burke of TIME magazine while he was posted in India.

You can also see Mohana live in these two songs from the movie Nagina (1951) "hum se koyi pyar karo ji" posted at following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKO0d0RYVYM

my dear aavo near

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GECzQp4vCFE

enjoy

Mahesh Sharma

Link:
http://tiatracademy.blogspot.com/2009/08/konkani-cinema-by-andrew-greno-viegas.html

Insert picture:
Cliff Richard with Goan Tiatr Personalities Ophelia Cabral e D'Souza and her sister Mohana Cabral. The Pics was taken in Beirut where late Mohana worked.
Picture courtesy: 'Gomantak Times'/Ron Fidelis dated 29/9/2008.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Dalgado Konknni Akademicheo Yeuzonno / Schemes

Dalgado Konknni Akademicheo Yeuzonno

Bhou manestamno,

Dalgado Konknni Akademicheo 2009-2010 vorsa khatircheo yeuzonno tumak
dhaddtam. Ghoddta te porim tumchea masik-potrantlean ani 'net'-avelean
zata titlo tacho prochar korcho mhunn magnnem. He khobre khala hich
khobor inglezintlean dhaddlea.

Fattlim 20 vorsam Romi lipintlean Konknniche udorgoti khatir pengott
bandun vavurpi Dalgado Konknni Akademin (DKA) Konknniche Romi
lipintlea borovpeam ani sod-vavr korpeam khatir 2009-10 vorsacheo
apleo veg-veglleo sahitik yeuzonno jahir keleat teo khal dilolea
pormannem asat.

1.Pustokam Uzaddaunk Yeuzonno

a.‘Kombri’ Pustok Yeuzonn
He yeuzonne khal azun-ui jea borovpeanchem Konknniche Romi lipintlean
pustok uzvadd yeunk na, tanchim pustokam chhapunk DKA 100 tok’ke
duddvanchi mozot diteli. Pustok chhapun zatoch, DKA-chea nema
pormannem borovpean DKA-k pustokacheo 100 kopi diuncheo poddtoleo.

b.‘Pikavoll’ Pustok Yeuzonn
Zanchim hache poilim pustokam Konknniche Romi lipintlean uzvadda
aileant, ani te anik pustok uzvaddaunk sodtat tosleank, ‘Pikavoll’
Yeuzonne khal pustokachea khorchak DKA 80 tok’ke duddvanchi mozot
diteli, urlele 20 tok’ke pustokachea borovpean khorch korche poddtole.
DKA-chea nema pormannem he yeuzonne khal borovpean DKA-k pustokacheo
100 kopi diuncheo poddtoleo.

Voilea don-ui yeuzonneam khal sahit'yache veg-veglle prokar, zoxe
porim mottveo kotha, kovita, tiatr, nibon’d, adi. chhapunk DKA umedin
mozot korteli.

c. Sod-Vavr
Konknni sahit’ya, sonvskruti, somaz oxea torechea khuinchea-i
vixoyancher adarlolo sod-vavr DKA Konknni vo Inglez bhaxen chhaptoli.

d. Adlem Girest Sahit’ya Yeuzonn
Nanvostea borovpeanchim adlim sahitik pustokam he yeuzonne khal DKA
portun chhaptoli.

e. Lokvedachim Pustokam
He yeuzonne khal DKA Gõychea lokved-gitachim vo Gõychea lok-vedak
lagu zaupi gozali Konknni vo Inglez bhaxen, vo don-ui bhasamni
uzvaddaitoli.

f. Choritram/Monograf
He yeuzonne khal DKA Konknniche Romi lipintlea nanvostea
borovpeanchim vo sahitikanchim Choritram (Biographies) vo Monograf
(Monographs) Konknni vo Inglez bhaxentlean uzvaddaitoli.

2.Borovpeank Provas Onudan Yeuzonn
Konknniche Romi lipintlea borovpeank dusrea bhasantlea sahit’yachi
adhunik pod’dot somzunk ani tanchea sahitik vixoyachi zannvay ani
somjikay melloupacho soeg diunk, Konknniche Romi lipintlean
sahit’yache veg-veglle prokar kelloitolea panch borovpeank DKA
‘Borovpeank Provas Onudan Yeuzonne’ khal vinchun kaddteli. Vinchun
kaddlole borovpeamni xezarchea rajyank bhett diun, thoinche bhaxentlea
aplea avddichea sahit’ya prokarachi vollokh gheunchi poddteli.

3.Konknni Sonvsthank Tenko
Romi lipintlean Konknni bhas ap-aple porim samballpacho vavr Gõyant
Konknni sonvstha kortat. Osleo sonvstha ghoddun haddtat tea
karyavollinchem rup polleun, DKA tankam tea karyavollim khatir
duddvancho tenko diteli. Punn tea adim tannim te vixim lagu zaupi
DKA-che nem’-kaide pallche poddtole.

Konknniche Romi lipintlea udetea, novea toxench her borovpeank DKA
hea yeuzonneancho faido gheunk ulo marta. Voilea yeuzonneamni bosta
toslo aplo sahitik vavr pustokachea rupan uzvaddaupachi konnak-ui
khuxi asa zalear tannim aplea hatborpavollicheo tin kopi Novembrache
30ver, 2009 vo tea adim Xri Premanand A. Lotlikar, Odheokx, Dalgado
Konknni Akademi (DKA), 9, First Floor, Miranda Hospital Building, Opp.
Canara Bank, Moddganv, Gõy hanga diuncheo. Vo Xri Jose Salvador
Fernandes, Sekretar, Dalgado Konknni Akademi, 3rd Floor, John Paul
Building, Classic Commercial Centre, Church Square, Ponnji, Gõy hanga
haddun diuncheo. He vixim odik khobor zai zalear, upkar korun
9881810832 hea numboracher fon korcho.

Borem Magun,

Jose Salvador Fernandes
Sekretar, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA)
3ro Mallo, John Paul Imarot,
Classic Commercial Centre, Chuch Square,
Ponnji, Gõy

22/10/2009
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PRESS-NOTE

Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA), a premier institution for promoting Konkani in Roman script is pleased to announce various financial schemes conceived to assist writers and researchers to publish their literary works in Konkani in Roman script for the financial year 2009-2010. Various financial schemes declared are as under:

Publication of Books

a) ‘Kombri’ Book Scheme:
Under this scheme, a writer’s first book will be published for which DKA will bear 100% cost of the book.

b) ‘Pikavoll’ Book Scheme:
Under this scheme, the writer will be given 80% of the cost of the printing of the book by DKA. The remaining 20% will be borne by the writer.

Under the above mentioned two schemes publication of books of Short Stories, Poems, Dramas, Essays, etc. will be considered for publication by DKA as per the scheme.

c) Publication of Research Works:
Any book of research related to Konkani literature, culture, social aspects, etc. will be published by DKA in Konkani or in English.

d) ‘Adlem Girest Sahit’ya’ Scheme
Under this scheme publication of old Konkani literature will be taken up. Books published in olden times by renowned writers which are not available in the present times shall be reprinted under this scheme by DKA.

e) Publications of Folklore
Publication of books on Goan folk art, folk theatre, folksongs and matter related to Goan folk culture in book form shall be published in Konkani or English or in both the languages under this scheme.

f) Publication of Biographies/Monographs
Biographies/Monographs of renowned writers of Konkani in Roman script shall be published in Konkani/English under this scheme.

Travel Grant to writers
In order to understand the modern trends in literature in other languages and in order to give opportunity to writers in Konkani in Roman script to acquire thorough knowledge and understanding of their literary subject, DKA under its ‘Travel Grant to Writers Scheme’ will select five deserving writers of different literary forms in Konkani Roman script this year. The selected writers will visit the neighbouring states and study the literary form of their choice in that language.

Miscellaneous Activities
Numerous activities for the promotion of Konkani in Roman script are organized by different Associations/Organizations throughout Goa will be given financial support by the DKA as per the nature of the programme.

DKA appeals to all the budding as well as established writers and researchers to avail the benefits of the various schemes declared.
Those interested in publishing their manuscripts under any of the above schemes are kindly requested to send three copies each on or before 30th November, 2009 to Mr.Premanand A. Lotlikar, President, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA), 9, First Floor, Miranda Hospital Building, Opp. Canara Bank, Margao, Goa, or Mr. Jose Salvador Fernandes, secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi, 3rd Floor, John Paul Building, Classic Commercial Centre, Church Square, Panjim, Goa. For further details, kindly contact on 9881810832.

[As forwarded by Dalgado Konknni Akademi to
www.goa-world.com / gaspar almeida]
Posted by Goa-World.COM

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Unforgettable Alfred Rose

Unforgettable Alfred Rose

Yesterday, 21 October, was the 6th death anniversary of Goa’s one and only melody king and legend, Alfred Rose.

Being a leading innovator and a prolific composer, his contribution to the Konkani stage and music is immeasurable.

Through his songs, he will always remain alive in the hearts of his fans worldwide.

Filipe Dias, Dubai
22/10/2009

http://www.oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=28887&cid=13

"GADDIENT UZO" - Lyrics & Sung by Alfred Rose
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=94c9860c84&view=audio&msgs=1247b48c95d7bbd2&attid=0.1&zw

"KUZNER" - Lyrics & Sung by Alfred Rose
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=94c9860c84&view=audio&msgs=124716bc38c25b48&attid=0.1&zw

Remembering Alfred Rose on his 6th Death Anniversary

Goa's Melody King passed away on 21st Oct 2003, today is the 6th Death
Anniversary, Alfred Rose may have left this world but his voice is still in our ears as we hear his songs.
Having watched him singing live in many tiatrs in Bombay n Goa, we still feel that he is around us...

Alfred Rose has a huge fan following and today, one of his greatest fans
Agnelo Fernandes has dedicated this site in his name
www.alfredrose. com The site is not fully ready yet but will be updated very soon.

Another fan from Dubai who calls Alfred his Musical hero wrote:
""today is ur death anniversary but still today ur in our hearts in our
minds whenever we listen to ur songs we feel that ur r singing live ur r somewhere around us decades have passed
for the songs u sang but still today people like to hear and sing them and will always like to
listen and sing no matter whether it is ur 6th anniversary or 60th anniversary u will always remain in our hearts ""

I am also one of his fans and as a tribute to the Meloday King, I have compiled the lyrics of 100 of his songs which
are posted on my blog : http://edskantaram. blogspot. com/ besides also having a huge compliations of his songs.

Though it is said that he has composed and sang over 5000 songs (1500 being
in English) yet there is no trace of thousands of songs. Besides the few CDs released by FC Global there are
still many songs which are with Goans on cassettes, which can now be converted to CD's. I also understand that AIR
Akashwani has a large collection of his records, and they are in the process of digitalising the same.

On this day I share with you one song of Alfred which is not yet on CD...this song with a spanish tune speak volumes
of his singing, composing and music arrangement.

http://ishare. rediff.com/ music/Entertainm ent/Familicho_ Ekvott--- Alfred-Rose/ 816678

and here is another one

http://ishare. rediff.com/ music/others/ maim-bhas- or-mother- tongue-by- alfred-rose/ 575836

It is also said that some of compositions of Alfred were incidents which
happend in his life...the duet song 'Tuka Soddchinam' by Rita n Alfi after the accident and
another song 'Talleacho Cancer' after he was diagnosed of throat cancer which was cured
by a miraculous doctor at Breach Candy Hospital Bombay..Aéroplanak Uzo'..death of his friend in
the AI air crash in Bandra... my hair stood when I heard him sing this song barely 3 days after the
accident.

Alfred Rose is the undisputed Melody King of Goa and no matter how many try
to imitate his voice and style, he will always be remembered by Goans forever.

Dev borem Korum
Eddie Verdes
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/

21/10/2009
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/26518

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ghovachem Ghor - C.Alvares & Antonette
This song is from the album 'Goa with Love' ...
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=94c9860c84&view=audio&msgs=124676f41ab5a830&attid=0.1&zw

World Cup...
Joke by Prince Jacob and Humbert...from Hans Papia Hans CD.
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=94c9860c84&view=audio&msgs=124676f41ab5a830&attid=0.1&zw

Gaddiek Uzo - Alfred Rose
This song is about the Train which caught fire in Mumbai...
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=94c9860c84&view=audio&msgs=1247b48c95d7bbd2&attid=0.1&zw

Antamchim Bhurgim - M.Boyer
From George Coelhos album....
http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3961201935150827918&postID=3435527429609488488

Edward Verdes
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/

Monday, October 19, 2009

Tiatr Academy Goa to preserve Tiatr Literature, Schemes, etc....

TAG to preserve Tiatr Literature: Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) has observed that although thousands of tiatr scripts are written and staged, there are very few tiatr scripts published in the book form. TAG intends to preserve tiatr literature for posterity. This can be done by publishing books of scripts of Tiatrs, One Act Plays and Lyrics of songs, with or without music scores. TAG, therefore will publish books of tiatr scripts, lyrics of songs, one act plays, etc in book form. Interested script writers and lyricists are requested to send three copies each of the scripts of tiatr or lyrics of songs to TAG on or before 15th November, 2009.

Promotion of Tiatr music: The TAG has observed that the number of musicians playing blowing instruments such as Trumpet and Saxphone is decreasing day by day and that these two instruments are very important in the music of the Tiatr. In view of this the TAG has formulated a scheme to encourage youth and others to learn to play blowing instruments particularly Trumpet and Saxphone by providing them with financial assistance.

Documentation of the history of Tiatr: TAG felt that there is an urgent need to document the history of Goan Tiatr. It was also strongly felt that priority must be given to oral documentation with the help of old Tiatr artistes who are still living. Hence TAG has decided to document the history and experiences in the field of Tiatr by interviewing old artistes of Tiatr which includes writers, directors, actors, singers, musicians, persons involved in stage setting, light effects, background music, etc. etc. DVDs. It was also resolved to document the history of tiatr by publishing books on history, critical appreciation and on any other topics related to Tiatr, its song and music. Persons interested in taking up the work of documentation may contact the Member Secretary of TAG on phone number 9823375530 or the President on phone no. 9822170102.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President TAG

Ivor D'Cunha's Musical Show 'Nach Goy'nkara' now on youtube

Ivor D'Cunha has uploaded two of his musical shows on Youtube..
enjoy watching the..... Nach Goy' nkara Musical show in 1996 at Assolna.

All videos are available at: http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha

M.Boyer at his Best
Varem
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/15/hMX_O4Qi2h4

M.Boyer - Second Husband Ready
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/16/9Xy83EQLeos
Antonette
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/12/UNwdwDNOa48
Jenny
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/6/f7MqLDxAiTo
Lawry
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/4/xK08rCsR68w
Kenny - Hawa Hawai
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/17/37s7kDRa6C8
Betty Naz
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/21/bFdTBq4Obj4

Ivor D'Cunhas...Nach Goy'nkara Musical show in 2005 at Assolna
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/36/nPNlLwUUxXQ

Clarrisa and Antony San..Konkani Medium
http://www.youtube.com/user/ivordcunha#p/u/33/7zGOLe2DGBA

And comedy skits in between by Comedian Agustin n John D'Silva

Eddie Verdes
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/

Master Karan Bhagkar Awarded

MASTER KARAN AWARDED

Master Karan Bhagkar, a child artiste who was first introduced to Konkani Tiatr stage by Tomazinho Cardozo in his latest tiatr “EKSIDDENTT” has been awarded by MARG (Movement towards Aminty on Roads in Goa) for his excellent acting.

During the show of “EKSIDDENTT” in Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Shri. Gurunath Kelekar, Chairman of MARG presented Master Karan Bhagkar with an amount of Rs. 1000/-.

Speaking on the occasion Shri. Kelekar praised Master Karan for his superb acting and appreciated Karan’s determination to sustain the acting till the end of the show.

[Master Karan receiving the Award from Shri. Gurunath Kelekar. Also seen is Tomazinho Cardozo, director of “EKSIDDENTT”].

Incidentally in his maiden appearance in Tomazinho Cardozo’s tiatr “EKSIDDENT” in the 35th Tiatr Festival organized by Kala Academy, Master Karan Bhagkar has been awarded the first prize for acting in child artiste category. He acts as the young and only son of an accident victim in the play.

Master Karan Bhagkar is a student of Std. III and studies in St. Theresa’s High School, Candolim.

18/10/2009

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Related article:
MARG to promote Road Safety through ‘EKSIDDENT’
Written by Tomazinho Cardozo
The Navhind Times/ 06 October 2009

Kala Mogi’s new production, a Konkani Tiatr ‘Eksiddent’ (Accident) is an attempt to create awareness about Road Safety in Goa. Written and directed by Tomazinho Cardozo, the play was appreciated by the audience when it was staged on October 1 at the Kala Akademy, Panjim as a part of the 35th Konkani Tiatr Competition. The tiatr sends out a strong message about following traffic rules and reducing the number of accidents on Goan roads. MARG (Movement for Amity towards Roads in Goa) an NGO working towards reducing the number of accidents in Goa, in collaboration with the Department of Transport and Government of Goa, will now stage the tiatr “Eksiddent” in different parts of Goa. Admission will be free on first come first serve basis. On October 12 “Eksiddent” will be staged at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panaji, on October 13 at the JAF Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, on October 14 at the Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa and on October 15 at the Rajiv Kala Mandir, Ponda. The show at Panaji will commence at 7 p.m. while at all other places the show will commence at 3.30 p.m. “EKSIDDENT” features Wilmix, Sharon, Ben Evangelisto, Sonia, Sucorro de Santa Cruz, Sheik Amir, Eugenio Cardozo, Maria Cardozo, Joao Cardozo besides also featuring award winning artistes of Kala Mogi Candolim namely Irene Cardozo, Selza Lopes, Joslyn Misquita, Larissa Fernandes, Mathias Mascarenhas, Dnyanesh Morajkar, Shivanand Naik, Joy Fernandes, Tukaram Naik, Assis Cardozo. Timothy Dias has designed stage sets, Light effects have been given Dnanjay Phalkar, background music by Saish Desphande, costumes by Irene Cardozo, make-up by Chaya Revodkar and live music by Agnelo Dias.

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MARG to promote Road Safety through “EKSIDDENT”

Kala Mogi’s new production, a Konkani Tiatr “Eksiddent” (Accident) is an excellent attempt to create awareness about Road Safety in Goa. Written & Directed by Tomazinho Cardozo, the play has been appreciated by the house full audience on 1st October at Kala Akademy, Panjim as it gives a strong message to follow traffic rules and to reduce number of accidents on Goan roads.

MARG (Movement for Amity towards Roads in Goa) an NGO working towards reducing number of accidents in Goa in collaboration with Department of Transport and Government of Goa will now stage the tiatr “Eksiddent” in different parts of Goa. There will not be any tickets for the shows and the admission will be free on first come first serve basis. “Eksiddent” will be staged on 12th Oct. at DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, Panjim, on 13th Oct. at JAF Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, on 14t Oct., at Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa and on 15th Oct at Rajiv Kala Mandir, Ponda. The show at Panjim will commence at 7.00 p.m sharp while at all other places “Eksiddent” will be staged at 3.30 p.m.

“EKSIDDENT” features Wilmix, Sharon, Ben Evangelisto, Sonia, Sucorro de Santa Cruz, Sheik Amir, Eugenio Cardozo, Maria Cardozo, Joao Cardozo besides award winning artistes of Kala Mogi Candolim namely Irene Cardozo, Selza Lopes, Joslyn Misquita, Larissa Fernandes, Mathias Mascarenhas, Dnyanesh Morajkar, Shivanand Naik, Joy Fernandes, Tukaram Naik, Assis Cardozo.

Stage sets are designed by Timothy Dias, Light Effects by Dnanjay Phalkar, Background music by Saish Desphande, Costumes by Irene Cardozo, Make-up by Chaya Revodkar and live music by Agnelo Dias. The tiatr is written and directed by Tomazinho Cardozo. Tiatr lovers are request to be in their seats atleast 15 minutes in advance.

(as forwarded to www.goa-world.com)
gaspar almeida
6/10/2009

Eddison's Death Condoled

19th October, 2009

Tiatr Academy Goa
Panjim

PRESS NOTE

Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) condoles the death of the budding tiatr artiste Eddison Fernandes who expired on 17th October, 2009. Although he served the tiatr stage for a short time yet his contribution to tiatr stage was valuable.

He was a multi-talented artiste. His promising qualities in acting would have been a great source of strength for the future of Tiatr. He was a musician as well a singer too who would have been a great asset to the Konkani tiatr stage. His sudden death at a very tender age has saddened the tiatr fraternity.

TAG prays to the Almighty to give courage to his family members for the loss of young Eddison and eternal peace to his soul.

Tomazinho Cardozo
President - TAG