tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961201935150827918.post5591668239327848594..comments2023-11-25T02:16:14.835-08:00Comments on Updating News on the Tiatr Fraternity of Goa: Chuck Konnachi - Konkani Tiatro in TorontoGoa-World.COMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02905034224348483211noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961201935150827918.post-83828820643820219732009-11-15T08:12:17.035-08:002009-11-15T08:12:17.035-08:00Dear Brian,
I was just browsing through the news ...Dear Brian,<br /><br />I was just browsing through the news on goa net, and i have noticed that there are a few comments about the recent drama 'Chuk Konnachi'. I must say, that people have lost their senses in some aspects. I do agree, that there are a few plus points to the drama/ show, but sorry to say, i see that it is being magnified out of limits.<br /><br />To begin with, i was one of the member in the audience, and a big critic to events like these. I have attended many of the previous dramas directed by Marshal Fernandes, Margaret D'souza and well know Jr. Menezes. They all have always put in their hard work to make these events a success. I have personally spoken to a few of the audiences after the show, and there was a mixed response to their feedbacks. <br /><br />People have agreed that this drama had jokes and made their evening, some said that this is nothing compared to the hit shows directed by Jr. Menezes.<br /><br />This play was written by a wll known writer/ driector from Goa, and was staged perfectly in Goa, i have seen too many logical flaws when staged in Toronto.<br /><br />My feed back from the show is as follows:<br /><br />1. Agree it started on time and that is very important.<br /><br />2. I did not know that the couple played by Riza and Tony, had kids, but only heard of Tony telling riza that she is taking care of the house and kids very well, with him being sick (was he really sick from an accident, as he did not look like he was in pain). Where are the kids? Also in the same scene, i am not sure if a sick person needs to walk in the the house with a cell phone, and did they mention that they were hard off with money. <br /><br />This is just the first scene and so many flaws.<br /><br /><br />3. Casting of Grace having an affair with Chris - who ever did this casting, was not thinking. Young girl with a guy her fathers age???? Something to think about.<br /><br />4.Sarah along with Agnelo, on the way to hospital for delivery - i dont believe i saw any bag in her hand, but when they reached the hospital, they had a bag with samosas??? <br /><br />5.Joe Vaz a big rich guy, owner of a hospital, is lying in the waiting room with no assistance - come on, give me a break. Which age are we talking about??? Even today rich people have servants, and an owner of the hospital has no one????<br /><br />6. Last but not the least, Jack who came from Nairobi, and is a legend there, was asked to sing by his fans from Canada. I was told that all he requested was for a solo, and that too was with great difficulty given to him, what a pity. When i spoke to him, he informed me that he sold close to 150 tickets, and most of the people who came, came to see him. Many people who came, i believe were not the usual crowd that comes for dramas, Majority of the crowd was pulled by Jack, and I see no credits given to this legend anywhere in any writeup or interviews.<br /><br />These are my feedbacks as an audience. I do not want to belittle or discourage the director Marshal Fernandes, but these are points that have to be considered too. <br /><br />I would like to congratulate and thank Marshal for giving us this opportunity to have a little taste of the goan flavor, but please sometimes you have to be a director and direct, and it is not any easy job. I have seen people enter and exit on stage from anyside. Plese make only one entrance to the house, either in the middle or the left side. Also, please make sure that the actors and actresses who have been on stage for a long time, do not depend on prompting, as this is noticible, and the show was dragging in a few scenes. Four months of practice, should make them close to perfect. You need more polishing as a director. Sorry to say, nothing compared to the direction of Jr. Menezes.<br /><br />I guess that i why his Mom had to pray alot for the success of this drama. LOL. Just kidding.<br /><br />Regards<br />Richard VazRichard Vazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666004018569927639noreply@blogger.com