*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication*
*Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas* *(Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years)* Tiatr Academy Goa organizes a monthly programme dedicated to tiatr artistes of yester years who are no more living with us. These artistes have contributed a lot for the development of tiatr, its song and music. Those veteran tiatr artistes who were born in the month of August, they will be remembered with a special programme to be organized by Tiatr Academy Goa on Wednesday, 24th August 2011 at 4:45 pm. at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal Panjim. The artistes who were born in the month of August are as under:- *Saib Rocha* Saib Rocha one of the greatest writers and directors of Konkani tiatr stage was born on 23rd August 1898. He was one of the few artistes who contributed to the development of tiatr stage along with Pai Tiatrist Shri. Joao Agostinho Fernandes. He wrote his first tiatr in 1916 and formed his own dramatic troupe ‘Union Jack Dramatic Troupe’. From 1916 to 1941 he scripted 31 tiatrs which were very popular. Some of his tiatr are *‘Romeo ani Juliet’, ‘Dubhavi Ghorkarn’, ‘Gupit Kazar’, ‘Mog ani Krim’,* etc. *C. Alvares* Celestinio Alvares popularly known as C. Alvares was born on 1st August 1920. C. Alvares is a legend of tiatr stage who left no stone unturned to bring the standard of tiatr, its song and music to greater heights. Tiatr lovers lovingly called him *‘Ace Director of Konkani Stage’* and due to his versatility in singing duets, he was named *‘King of Duets’. *He has written and directed more than 100 tiatrs some of which *are ‘Nirddukay’, ‘Ankwar Vo Kazari’, ‘Jurament’, ‘Kednam Udetolo To Dis’, ‘Gõycho Mog’, *etc. He was the hero of the two most popular Konkani Films *‘Amchem Noxib’* and * ‘Nirmonn’.* *Minguel Rod* Minguel Rod the greatest all rounder of tiatr stage was born on 10th August 1924. A born tiatr artiste he achieved huge success in the promotion of tiatr, its song and music within a very short life span of 31 years only. He wrote and directed 27 tiatrs some of which *are ‘Gorib Sezari’, ‘Gorchem Kestanv’, ‘Lembddo Santan’, ‘Civil Marriage’,* etc. He composed and rendered over 300 songs some of which can be still heard through All India Radio on HMV records. Minguel Rod died at a very tender age just 31 years there creating a vacuum on tiatr stage. *Alfred Rose* Alfred Fernandes popularly known as Alfred Rose to his fans was born on 05thAugust 1932. Alfred Rose is known to his fans in different names such as ‘ *Golden Voice of **Goa**’*, *‘Melody King’*, etc. He was not only a writer, lyricist and singer but also an excellent musician. He has many first to his credit. He has highest number of songs on records produced by HMV, Colombia and Young India. When the technology of cassettes appeared on the scene, Alfred Rose was the first to produce as many as 28 audio cassettes. He has also written and directed numerous tiatrs some of which are *‘Lakhpoti Novro’, ‘Dotor Advogad’, ‘Munis Vo Devchar’, ‘Director Saib’*, etc. Alfred Rose is responsible to carry Konkani Song to each and every nook and corner of the world where Goans live. *Felicio Cardozo* Felicio Cardozo a freedom fighter, a journalist and a tiatr artiste was born on 30th August 1932. He edited Konkani newspapers namely ‘Sot’, ‘Divtti’ and ‘Novem Gõy’. He has published books of short stories namely ‘Fulanchi Bhag’, ‘Jugar’, and ‘Nimnni Itsa’. Being a lover of tiatr he wrote and staged many tiatrs some of which are *‘Apovnnem’, ‘Mhojea Ixttak Lagon’, “Bhatt Khoim Bhattkar Khoim’,* etc. He was a source of information about tiatr, its song and music. *Francis Antonio Fernandes* Francis Antonio Fernandes a musician of tiatr stage was born on 09th August 1944. He served the tiatr stage by being a member of live musical band as a drummer. His drumming abilities have helped in the improvement of the quality of music. He has played drum for numerous tiatrs written by great artistes of Konkani stage namely C. Alvares, Prem Kumar, Aristides Dias, C. D’Silva, Premanand Lotlikar, etc. *Rosary Ferns* Rosary Ferns a prominent personality of tiatr stage was born on 16th August 1962. He was dedicated artistes who served tiatr stage sincerely for almost 30 years. He was very much instrumental in promoting Goan tiatr in the Gulf especially in Kuwait where he was employed. He was a good lyricist and a singer too. He has many audio albums to his credit. He has written and staged many tiatrs too. Shri. John Claro Fernandes and Smt. Sharon Mazarello, popular tiatr artistes will speak on the lives and works of these artistes for the development of tiatr stage. Tiatr lovers are invites to attend the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary