[Goanet] Press Note - TAG to remember J. P. Souzalin, Dioginho D’Mello,
*PRESS NOTE* FOR FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION *TAG to remember J. P. Souzalin, Dioginho D’Mello, Anthony D’Sa, Aristides, Greg…* Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organize its monthly programme *‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ –* (Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years) on Monday, 23rd March 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Conference Hall, Tiatr Academy Goa, AS-1, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji Goa The artistes of tiatr stage who were born in the month of March and who are no more living will be remembered in the programme. These artistes are:- - *J. P. Souzalin* – a stalwart of Konkani stage who excelled in the staging of religious plays. - *Dioginho D’Mello* - a good composer, writer, director and singer who attracted the tiatr audience by singing songs in English and Konkani. - *Anthony D’Sa* – an excellent character actor who mesmerized the audience with his powerful performance. - *Aristides Dias* – an innovative writer, a good composer of songs and a playwright of excellence who always highlighted new issues through his tiatrs. - *Greg* – a versatile artiste who besides being a good comedian also performed female roles excellently. - *Bernard de Aldona* – a good singer whose songs are broadcast by All India Radio even today. - *Allen Costa* – contributed a lot to the Konkani Song with his melodious voice through All India Radio since Portuguese era. - *Cajdon D’Souza* – a prominent writer and director who has sincerely contributed towards the tiatr stage. - *Inacio de Canacona* – an excellent actor and singer who has also written and directed tiatrs. - *John Nazareth* – Has given his contribution to the tiatr stage as a writer and director besides being an actor. - *Patricio Pereira (Patrick Perry)* – has enriched the tiatr stage with his acting and singing abilities. - *Antonette de Calangute – *a good actor who played different roles with perfection and a singer with a melodious voice. - *Caetano Gomes – *a good writer, composer and singer. He also excelled in comedy roles. - *Anil Kumar – who passed away recently, was *a good writer, director, composer of lyrics whose contribution towards khell tiatr and tiatr cannot be forgotton. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. (Jose Alexandre Rodrigues) Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note-TAG to condole Tiatr Artiste Prisco’s Death
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *TAG to condole Tiatr Artiste Prisco’s Death* Prisco Corte a versatile artiste of the tiatr stage and husband of tiatr artiste Rosy Alvares who has done yeomen service to the tiatr stage died on 17th April 2014. Born on 19th June 1962 Prisco began his professional carrier at Mumbai and excelled in acting and singing. Some of the noted tiatr directors whom Prisco has served in their tiatrs are C. Alvares, Rosario Rodrigues, Patrick Dourado,Menino Mario, etc. In order to condole his death and pay respects to his departed soul Tiatr academy of Goa has called for a Condolence Meet on Wednesday, 14th May 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. All tiatr artistes and tiatr lovers are requested to attend the meet. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG to hold Condolence Meet for late Shalini Mardolkar
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *TAG to hold Condolence Meet for late Shalini Mardolkar* Tiatr Academy of Goa will organize a meeting to condole the death of Shalini Mardolkar on Monday 14th January 2013 at 4:30 pm at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Shalini has been one of the most versatile actresses of her times who mesmerized the audience with her acting abilities. Goan’s will always remember Shalini in the role of Mother Mary which she enacted in the religious drama ‘Sat Dukhi’ directed by late J.P. Souzalin. The audience tagged her ‘Dukhant Bhorloli Saibinn Maim’ for her outstanding acting in this role. Shalini was the recipient of Tiatr Academy’s Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Award 2009 for her valuable contribution towards the tiatr stage. She has also given outstanding performances in Konkani films like ‘Nirmonn’ and ‘Mhoji Ghorkan’ besides performing in Marathi and Gujrati dramas. All tiatr artistes and tiatr lovers are requested to attend the condolence meet and pay respect to her departed soul. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG Remembers Ermelin, Cruz Jazzwala Mussolini Menezes
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *TAG Remembers Ermelin, Cruz Jazzwala Mussolini Menezes* Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) organized its monthly programme ‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ – Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years on 21stMay 2012 at the Conference Hall of TAG, Campal Trade Centre, Campal Panjim to remember veteran artistes of tiatr stage namely Ermelin Cardoz, Baptista Cruz Noronha (Cruz Jazzwala) and Mussolini Vales de Menezes. “It was Ermelin who was responsible to bring Prithviraj Kapoor the stalwart of Hindi cinema on the screen” narrated Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, former President of Tiatr Academy Goa who was the main speaker on the occasion. It so happened that during the shooting of ‘Cinema Girl’ the cast opposite Ermelin did not turn up and the director of the film asked Ermelin’s choice and she choose Prithviraj Kapoor. Mr. Cardozo cited these excerpts from the book ‘Location Goa’ in which Mario Cabral e Sa has dedicated a full write-up on Ermelin. Speaking further he said that at that time Ermelin was paid around Rs. 5000/- a month which was a huge amount at that time when other actors were paid around Rs. 2000/- to Rs. 3000/-. “One of the most beautiful heroines of Indian cinema Ermelin has acted in about 40 Hindi silent films some of which are ‘Hotel Padmini’, ‘Cinema Girl’, ‘Red Signal’, ‘Children of Storm’, ‘Noor e Bagdad’, ‘Jagad Guru’, ‘Daring Damsel’… Later on Ermelin was married to Saib Rocha one of the greatest writer and director of Goan Tiatr. It was a tragic end of ‘Sudhabala’ the name by which Ermelin was known on the silver screen. She died on the sets in an accident during the shooting of one of her films”. Mr. Cardozo further said that it was a matter of great pride for Goans that an actress of such a depute stepped on the tiatr stage. Giving the names of the tiatrs he stated that she acted in lead roles in Saib Rocha’s ‘Romeo Juliet’, ‘Mog ani Krim’… and Souza Ferrao’s ‘Almam Sorgar Vetat’. Speaking on Cruz Jazzwala Mr. Cardozo said that Cruz was a multifaceted personality who was not only known as an actor but also was an exemplary writer, director lyricist, singer and a great musician. He further stated that he could play trumpet, Violin, Double Bass and Hawain Guitar. He was a lover of folklore and had great love for Goa and his mother tongue. This was evident from his songs and mandos which he composed which evolved around Goa and Goans. He has composed and recorded more than 25 Konkani songs on gramophone records and some of his famous compositions are ‘Mhozo Poti Mumboi ghela’, ‘Jakin Bai’, ‘Istimosanv Rozachem’, etc. He was also a very handsome lad and had also acted female roles in tiatrs of late J. P. Souzalin, Anthony de Sa, Minguel Rod, etc. Speaking on Mussolini Menezes Mr. Cardozo stated that Mussolini was a unique tiatr writer and director. Being a freedom fighter his tiatrs were focused on Goa’s freedom struggles which are evident from the names eg ‘Raoji Ranno’, ‘Padrinchem Bondd’, ‘Cuncolimche Martyr’. As his tiatrs were based on Goa’s freedom he could not have the shows in Goa and hence had to show them in Belgaum, Mumbai and Delhi because the Portuguese wouldn’t allow such tiatrs to be shown in Goa at that time. He also said that Mr. Menezes a great lover of Goan folklore and folk music. He showcased this wherein he presented all the 32 Goan folk forms to packed auditoriums in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Pune, etc. Summing up on all the three artistes Mr. Cardozo said that all the three artistes are unique as there was something different in them which one could not find in a general tiatr artistes. He also requested the family members of these late artistes to handover the tiatr scripts of these late artistes to TAG so that it can be preserved for posterity. Prominent among others who spoke on the occasion were Master Vaz, Anil Kumar, Fr. Alfred Almeida. Bab Andrew rendered mando and song ‘Mhozo Poto Momboi Gela’ and ‘Taxi Driver’ which received a great applause from the audience. Shery Noronha wife of late Cruz Jazzwala rendered a beautiful mando ‘Khuxi Kazarachi’. Julius Noronha Cruz’s son thanked TAG for organizing such programmes wherein the late artistes are remembered. Mussolini’s daughter Syonora and son-in-law Xavier were also present on the occasion. Also present were John Claro, Jessie Dias, Irene Cardozo, Annie de Colvale, Tina Costa, Cezar D’Melo, Sheik Amir, Jose Salvador Fernandes, Dr. Jerry Rodrigues and Octavio. Earlier Shri. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary of TAG welcomed the audience. Shri. Joy Fernandes, Cultural Organizer of TAG proposed a vote of thanks and compered the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *Press Note* *For favour of Publication* *Kamalakant Chari in TAG’s “Meet the Artiste” Programme* Tiatr Academy Goa will organize its monthly programme “Meet the Artiste” or “Kolakorak Bhett” on 28th October 2011 at 4:45 pm at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal Panjim. Kamlakant Chari, a designer of Stage Sets, is the artiste of the month. Kamalakant Chari is in the field of tiatr for the last 40 years. During this long period of time, Kamalakant Chari has shown great innovative stage sets for dramas as well as tiatrs. In the beginning Kamalakant Chari did not have stage sets as well as curtains of his own. He used to borrow the required stage setting from a stage setting house in Mapusa. There were times when Kamalakant Chari brought all the curtains on a cycle from Mapusa to Panjim and returned them back on cycle only the next day after the programme was over. His hard work and sincerity paid rich dividends to Kamalakant Chari in his day to day life. By providing stage setting he did not make much money but he definitely created a niche for himself as an innovative stage set designer. On the commercial stage of tiatr he provided stage set for the first time for the tiatr written and directed by one of the greatest comedian’s of tiatr stage, late Jacint Vaz. In this tiatr his beautiful stage set was noticed by many other stalwarts of tiatr stage. Accordingly the great stars of tiatr stage of that time namely M.Boyer, Prem Kumar, C. Alvares, Bab Peter, Mike Mehta, John Claro Fernandes, Rosario Rodrigues, Roseferns, Prince Jacob, Pascoal, Mario Menezes, John D’Silva, Agostinho, Comedian Domnic, Peter Roshan, Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa and others requested him to prepare stage sets for their tiatrs. He has also provided innovative stage sets to Chris Perry’s musical show in the 1970s. In the yearly competitions of Kala Academy he has provided stage sets to all the prize winning tiatrs of Tomazinho Cardozo, Cezar D’Mello and many others. On the Marathi stage too Kamalakant Chari has done remarkable work in stage setting. He has won awards at the national level for stage setting. His national level set designing and execution productions included ‘Kalokh Det Hunkar’, ‘Junction Bharatpur’, ‘Themb Themb Abhal’, ‘Swapnavasavdatta’, ‘Pratima’, ‘Demaiz’, ‘Waiting Room’, ‘Natasamrat’, ‘Sandhya Chaya’, Kulavadhu and Naganand. He has received many prizes for stage setting at state level competitions. He represented Goa in Theatre festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ organized by NSD. New Delhi and Nehru Centre, Mumbai for National Theatre Festival. He participated at State level theatre festival at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Kolhapur, etc. Nevertheless one will be surprised to know that Kamlakant Chari served as a Panch in the village Panchayat of Merces for one full term in 1979 – 83. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary - TAG
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG to confer Lifetime Contribution Awards
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *PRESS NOTE* For favour of publication *TAG to Confer Lifetime Contribution Awards* Tiatr Academy Goa will confer Lifetime Contribution to Khell-Tiatr Awards to three prominent Khell-Tiatr artistes namely Benicio Vitorino Pereira, Patrick Dourado and Ligorio Fernandes, on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of the most popular Khell-Tiatr artiste late Shri. Rosario Rodrigues, on Monday 24th October 2011 at 4:00 pm at the Pai Tiatrist Hall, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Shri. Churchill Alemao, Hon’ble Minister for PWD will be the Chief Guest and will present the Lifetime Contribution Awards. *Benicio Vitorino Pereira* Benicio Vitorino Pereira is well known for producing folk plays ‘Zomnivoile Khell’ and ‘Khell-Tiatrs’ during the last 40 years. He is known as ‘Khellam Mestre’. He has produced numerous ‘Zomnivoile Khell’ and entertained the people. On the field of Khell-Tiatr, he has many productions to his credit. He has also produced 38 folk plays for All India Radio and Doordarshan. *Patrick Dourado* Patrick Dourado is well known artiste as a composer, director and as a writer of Khell, Khell-Tiatr and Tiatr. He has written numerous Khell-Tiatrs of which *‘Ghatki Bhoinn’*, *‘Utor’* and *‘Ostori’* became very popular. He has composed innumerable Konkani songs and also has produced audio cassettes and CDs. *Ligorio Fernandes* Ligorio Fernandes has written, directed and staged 27 Khell-Tiatrs of which *‘Judas’* was his most outstanding Khell-Tiatrs. He also produced numerous religious plays and spread the message of God among the audience. He has 14 religious audio CDs to his credit besides a VCD *‘Mhojea Patkak Sojea’*. These Khell-Tiatr personalities will be presented with a shawl, a memento, a citation and a cash amount of Rs. 20,000/- The Lifetime Contribution Award presentation ceremony will be followed with a musical programme directed by Ben Evangelisto *‘Rosario Rodrigues hankam Noman’* dedicated to late Rosario Rodrigues. The cast includes Agnelina, Fatima, Richard Colaco, Lawry Travasso, Mario Menezes, Rosy Alvares, Joana, Comedian Jesus and Ben Evangelisto. Tiatr lovers and well wishers of late Rosario Rodrigues are requested to attend the celebrations along with family members and friends. * * *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --- *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * * * *Acting Competition Today* The 1st Competition in Acting organized by Tiatr Academy Goa will take place today (16/10/2011) at 3:30 pm at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim Goa. TAG has organized the Acting Competition in order to improve the quality of acting in tiatrs. TAG’s Acting Competition is supported by 92.7 Big FM. Competition in Acting has been classified into Monologue (Comedy and Non-Comedy) and Dialogue (Comedy and Non-Comedy). In all 30 participants are participating in the competition who will showcase their talents in Monologues and Dialogues. Fr. Nevel Gracias a theatre personality will be the Chief Guest and will present the awards for the winning artistes of the competition. The competition is open to public. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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Press Note For favour of publication *Workshop on Light Effects Held* “In order to make acting more effective use of lights can be made in different ways. When acting is supported by background music and light effects, the presentation becomes very meaningful. This is what every tiatr director must strive to achieve” said Shri. Satish Gawas, an experienced theatre personality in Goa. He was speaking to the participants of the workshop on lights effects as a resource person of the workshop organized by TAG in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan Margao yesterday. Interacting further with the participants some of whom provide light effects to commercial tiatrs in Goa, he stressed the need for designing the light effects to be provided for a particular play. He advised the artistes interested in providing light effects in tiatrs that there should be complete understanding between the director, light effects designer and background music designer in order to produce an excellent performance. Explaining the exact meaning of using light of different colours he suggested different situations to which different colours should be used. He warned the participants that unnecessary use of colourful light in a drama is misuse of the light effects. He explained in detail the different types of apparatus for providing light and also gave them the details of each and every part of the different light equipment as well as its functions and how they can be effectively used in numerous situations. He also explained the participants how minimum number of spots can be used for an effective performance. Shri. Gawas took all the participants to the control room and encouraged them to practically handle the apparatus with their own hands. Shri. Premanand Sangodkar, a veteran tiatr artiste was the Chief Guest. In his address he advised the participants to try to bring a change in providing light effects in tiatrs which is a serious drawback in the production of tiatr. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG in his address said that tiatr is the most popular dramatic form of Goa yet it cannot be compared to the standard of dramas in other languages because tiatr productions greatly lack in providing light effects and background music. In the concluding session Shri. Shridhar Kamat, Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan Margao was the Chief Guest and gave away the certificates to the participants. In his address he said that in this age of technological development, tiatr must keep pace with other dramas in other languages so that the standard of tiatr does not suffer. Shri. Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Ms.Reeya Pereira compered the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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Thanks Victor bab, There is a slight error in profile of Alfred Rose. Alfred Rose has produced 40 audio cassettes. We at Alfred Rose fan group on facebook have documented 38 cassettes, titles of Two audio cassettes are missing, and we also understand from Rita Rose That there was 1-2 unfinished albums. Dev borem korum Edward Verdes -Original Message- From: *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas* *(Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years)* *Alfred Rose* 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. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*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
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *TAG to support Dramatic Troupes for Kala Academy’s Yearly Tiatr Festival* * * Tiatr Academy Goa will give financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) to each of the dramatic troupes participating in the Yearly Tiatr Festival organized by Kala Academy Goa, which is due to begin in the month of September 2011. The aim of providing financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- to each of the participating troupes is to give financial help to producers and directors of tiatrs to improve the quality of stage setting, light effects, background music, costumes, make-up and direction. TAG is of the opinion that this financial support will help the tiatr producers and directors to stage the performance of tiatr of a better quality which in turn will help in improving the standard of tiatr. The most important condition to take the benefit of this scheme is that, the tiatrs should be produced in its original format which includes 6 or 7 acts (podd’ddes), comedy linked to the story of the play and which has at least 4 ‘Cantos’ in the tiatr. Besides it must have at least 10 ‘Kantaram’ which includes 2 Duets, 1 Duo, 1 Trio, 1 Quartet, 1 Choral Song and Solos. The Application Forms are available in the office of Tiatr Academy Goa during office hours. The prescribed Application Form filled in all respects should reach Tiatr Academy Goa on or before 26th August 2011 during office hours. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Workshop on Acting Concluded* ‘No artiste can become perfect without having training because as polishing makes a diamond brilliant, training makes the performance of the artiste effective and attractive’ said Mr. Premanand Lotlikar, President of Dalgado Konknni Akademi during his address on the occasion of the valedictory function of the workshop on acting in tiatr organized by Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan Margao and Directorate of Art Culture, Government of Goa on 16th July 2011 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Speaking further Shri. Lotlikar advised the participants to make use of the experiences gained during the workshop in their day to day acting in tiatrs. Shri. Shridhar Kamat, Vice-Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao and the Guest of Honour of the function appreciated the efforts of TAG for improving the quality of tiatrs. He assured all support to TAG in their endeavor to take tiatr to greater heights. Two participants namely Vassalo Carvalho and Anthony D’Cunha shared their experiences during the six days training period and confirmed that the experiences will be very useful in acting in tiatrs. 35 artistes participated in the workshop were presented with certificates of participation at the hands of the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour. Shri. Shantaram Pawar who guided the participants during the workshop was also felicitated by the President of TAG. Earlier Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG in his welcome speech stated that TAG will organize numerous workshops so that tiatr artistes take benefit of the same and use it effectively to make the performances of tiatr better day by day. Shri. Roseferns, Vice President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes, Programme Officer of TAG compared the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Clara to inaugurate TAG’s Workshop* * * The workshop *‘Acting in Tiatr’* organized by Tiatr Academy Goa in collaboration with Ravindra Bhavan Margao and Art Culture Department Government of Goa will get underway on 11th July 2011 at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan Margao and end on 16th July 2011. The sessions will start at 3:00 pm and end at 6:00 everyday. In all 42 artistes will participate in the workshop. Shri. Shantaram Pawar, a diploma holder in theatre will be the resource person. TAG had organized a similar workshop sometime back in Panjim. As there was a request from the aritstes from South Goa, the 6 session’s workshop is being organized in Margao. The aim in organizing such a workshop is to equip the artistes with scientific methods of acting. The inaugural function will take place on 11th July 2011 at 3:00 at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Clara Dias, a tiatr stage actress of yester years will light the traditional lamp to inaugurate the workshop. Shri. Shridhar Kamat, Vice President of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao will be the Guest of Honour on the occasion and Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG will preside over the inaugural function. The inaugural function is open to public. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary * *
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*Press Note* *For favour of Publication* *C. D’Silva unfolds his life story* *Pedro Caitan D’Silva* popularly known as *C. D’Silva* dwelt on numerous hardships that he underwent during his childhood in order to survive in this world. “My life experiences including severe hardships due to poor economic conditions turned me into a good human being” he stated. He was speaking at the monthly programme of TAG ‘Meet the Artiste’ held on 28th June 2011 at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal, Panjim. C. D’Silva who is highly respected for his exemplary life styles in the tiatr fraternity stated that he and numerous stalwarts of tiatr stage of yester years promoted tiatr activities under difficult circumstances not only because of love of money but mainly because of love of tiatr, its song and music. Narrating numerous happenings in his lifetime, he stated that he has performed practically all types of roles which includes a hero, a villain, a young girl, old lady, etc, etc and that he gained more and more experiences in acting as time passed. C. D’Silva informed the gathering that he worked with most of the stalwarts of the Konkani stage who are no more with us today. Remembering great tiatr artistes of yester years namely Souza Ferrao, Minguel Rod, M. Boyer, Alexinho de Candolim, Jacint Vaz, Young Menezes, etc he paid rich tributes to these leaders of Konkani stage and admitted that he learnt a lot about tiatr, acting, singing from these pioneers of tiatr. He advised the tiatr artistes of today to pay due respect to the artistes of yester years who are the foundation of the tiatr stage of today. C. D’Silva who is over 75 years of age and who contributed immensely to the progress of tiatr stage for the last 60 years, advised the present generation of tiatr artistes to be sincere and dedicated to the tiatr stage, believe in hard work and that success will come running after them, because he believe in the proverb “Hard work is the key to success”. Earlier Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG welcomed the gathering. Later Shri. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. The function was compered by Shri. Joy Fernandes, Programme Officer of TAG. Rev* *Fr. Pratap Naik, s.j Director* *of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Fr. Conceicao D’Silva, Parish Priest of Taleigao Church, Dr. Jerry Rodrigues and numerous artistes including Socorro de Santa Cruz, Clara, Jessie Dias, Star of Curtorim, Cezar D’Melo, Bonifacio Dias, etc were among the audience. * * *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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Press Note For Favour of Publication *John Gomes (Kokoy’s) death Condoled* * * “John Gomes (Kokoy) was not only a tiatr artiste, a singer, lyricist or a director but he was also a writer of repute in Konkani as well as in English and that he used his talents very fruitfully in order to disseminate information about tiatr and tiatr artistes to the masses” said Tomazinho Cardozo, President of Tiatr Academy of Goa. Mr. Cardozo was speaking at the meeting organized by Tiatr Academy Goa to condole the death of Mr. John Gomes (Kokoy) at Margao on 9th June 2011. Speaking further, Mr. Cardozo stated that late John Gomes (Kokoy’s) writings include a book entitled *‘Tiatr Palkache Khambe’* in which he gave details of the lives of numerous tiatr artistes who are no more living today. He was working on another book on the lives of tiatr artistes who are living, which he could not complete due to his ill-health –Cardozo concluded. Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Sharon Mazarello remembered John Gomes (Kokoy) as a friend who floated a fan-club in the name of Wilmix-Sharon and organized numerous activities through that club. Agnel de Borim suggested that his writings should be collected and published in the book form. Premanand Lotlikar, remembering his association with late John Gomes (Kokoy) stated that not only tiatr stage but the Konkani movement lost a very progressive writer. Anil Kumar, Teotonio D’Costa, Master Vaz, Jessie Dias and Sabina also spoke on various facets of life of late John Gomes (Kokoy) Dr. Francisco Colaco, a prominent Margao based doctor and Cultural activist, Altinho Gomes, General Secretary of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, Vincy Quadros, Vice President of Goa Konkani Akademy, Roseferns, Vice President of Tiatr Academy Goa and veteran and popular tiatr artistes namely John Claro, Anthony San, C D’Silva, Diana, Socorro de Santa Cruz, etc attended the condolence meet. Besides John Gomes (Kokoy’s) brothers Franky and Balwin Gomes, sister Roffy Vaz and other family members also attended the meeting. Webly Gomes, a member of John Gomes (Kokoy’s) family proposed a vote of thanks. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note * *For Favour of Publication* * * *Tony Sax Narrates his Life Experiences* Antonio Francisco Fernandes popularly known as Tony Sax stated that tiatr artistes of yesteryears underwent difficult circumstances in order to perform tiatrs in different villages of Goa due to lack of proper transport as well as facilities for performance and yet they kept the tiatr flag flying high. He was speaking at the ‘Kolakorak Bhett’ – Meet the Artiste monthly programme organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa yesterday i.e 22/02/2011 at its Conference Hall, Campal, Panaji Goa. Speaking further Tony Sax narrated numerous experiences about his contribution to tiatr stage as an actor, writer, director, singer, etc. Tony Sax who has performed different roles in different tiatrs was always appreciated by the audience for his excellence in acting. He stated that tiatr goers adored him for his role as ‘Don Bosco’ while he was hated and cursed for the villainous roles he played in his lifetime. During the question answer session, Prince Jacob who was attending the function expressed that he was motivated by the acting of Tony Sax as Don Bosco and that impression of his acting still lingers in his mind. When asked why he was called ‘Pran of Tiatr Stage’ he narrated that the incident took place in Bombay. He was acting as a villain who brutally kills his own mother. The show was attended by Hindi film artiste namely Ashok Kumar Pran and others. It is after this show that Ashok Kumar remarked “Tony Sax’s action resembles to that of Pran’s in the Hindi film world”. Since then people started calling him ‘Pran of tiatr stage’. Shri. Tony Sax admitted that his wife played an equally good role in bringing success for his theatrical activities. “She was a part and parcel of all my dramatic activities in good as well as in bad times. She had experienced the troubles that I faced for the love of tiatr”. When his sons also started showing signs of potential future artistes his wife said “I have seen you struggling because of tiatr, I do not wish my children to suffer the same way”. Tony Sax paid rich tributes to the modern day tiatr artistes because he felt that they are working hard to bring tiatr to higher standard in this competitive world. Shri. Tony Sax at the request of the audience sang a comedy song which he had sung about 40 years back. Earlier Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President, of TAG welcomed the gathering and later Shri. Roseferns, Vice President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes compared the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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* * *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Meet the Artiste:- Tony Sax* The monthly programme of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) ‘Kolakarak Bhett’ (Meet the Artiste) will be held on Tuesday 22nd February 2011 at 4:45 pm at Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG), Campal Trade Center, Panjim. The tiatr artiste of this month is Shri. Tony Sax. Tony Sax a veteran tiatr artiste stepped on tiatr stage with his maiden performance in the tiatr ‘Xinvtulem’ written and directed by Honaroto Picardo. Tony Sax entered the commercial stage with his acting in the tiatr ‘Kumpar Mhojer Demand Kela’ written by Joao Inas and directed by the most popular director of that time Shri. Minguel Rod. He was fortunate to act big tiatr stars of that time namely Alexinho de Candolim, Minguel Rod, Kid Boxer, Young Menezes, M. Dod, Nelson Afonso, Aristides Dias, J. P. Souzalin, P. Nazareth, A. R. Souza Ferrao, Anthony D’Sa, E. Almeida, Jephsis Hitler, Jacint Vaz, M. Boyer, Remmie Colaco, Robin Vaz, Rom Tony, Prem Kumar, Star of Arossim, and so on and so forth. Till date he has acted as a hero or a villain or a character actor in thousands of tiatrs. Tony Sax had played numerous roles with professionalism and has always received applause from the audience for his acting. Different characters played by him in different tiatrs by different directors are a proof of his acting talents. Whether it was the role of an all powerful man in Jacint Vaz’s tiatr *‘Podvedar’* or a priest in *‘Kallzacho Anvddo’* or a Portuguese Police officer in *‘Agente Monteiro’*, he mesmerized the tiatr lovers. His acting as buttler in *‘Camil Bottler’* and as a prisoner in *‘Koidi’*was also excellent. His role of a bhattkar in *‘To Bhavtto Dhormacho’* or a cheater in the tiatr *‘Divorce’* was also performed with precision. Besides he contributed immensely to the success of various tiatrs by acting numerous character roles such as a bad man in * ‘Dolorosa’* an old man in *‘Sezapai’*, a doctor in *‘Purtuguez Kolvont’* a satan in *‘Rozarachem Kont’*, a handicapped in *‘Xevott Putacho’, *etc. His presence in tiatrs gave added support to the performance. One would be surprised to know that Tony Sax has also played a role of a comedian with equal ease and competency. It was in *‘Bhav-Bhoinnichem Resper’* by Felicio Cardozo in which he acted as a comedian and entertained the audience with his comic stints. Tony Sax was a good script writer too. He has written and directed 10 tiatrs some of them are as follows: *‘Niz Mog’, ‘Avoichem Kortub’, ‘Tavern’, ‘Sot Tem Sot’, ‘Hem Asa Tem’, ‘Maim Des Goa’, ‘Fulancho Turo’, ‘Sottie Rati’* and *‘Devachem Dennem’*. In all these tiatrs besides directing them, he acted important roles. Tony Sax was a good lyricist as wall as an equally good singer. He has numerous compositions of solos and duets to his credit. Some of the Kantaram that he composed and rendered, sometimes alone and sometimes with other singers are *‘Shali’, ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Ankvarponn’, ‘Goa’, ‘Pri. Agnel’, ‘Kastancho Kiddo’, ‘New Fashion’, ‘Belganvchi Torkari’, ‘Eleisanv’, ‘Buklo’, ‘Prema ani Rama’*, etc, etc. These songs included not only solos but duets, duos, trios, quartets/quintets etc thereby giving the tiatr lovers the true feel of the tiatr. Tony Sax has been conferred with several awards for his contribution to Tiatr stage. They are:- ·He was awarded for his acting in Nelson Afonso’s Tiatr *‘Divorce’*and Jacint Vaz’s *‘Podvedar’* and *‘Amcheo Bailo’*. ·Award for his contribution to Tiatr by Kala Academy Goa on the occasion of centenary celebration of Konkani Tiatr in 1992. ·Goa State Cultural Award given by Government of Goa in 2007 All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Rosary Ferns’s Death Condoled* * * “Rosary Ferns was not only a writer, director of tiatrs and singer of Konkani Songs but he was a promoter of Goan Culture in Goa as well as in Kuwait” stated Shri. Roseferns, the Vice-President of TAG while expressing his grief over the sudden death of Shri. Rosary Ferns on 12th January 2011 at Colva. He was speaking at the Condolence Meet yesterday organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa. Speaking further he said that in the death of Shri. Rosary Ferns the tiatr stage has lost a stalwart of Konkani stage who was responsible to entertain Goans in the Gulf with tiatr and tiatr related activities. Prominent among others who spoke on the occasion are tiatrists, Jonh D’Silva, C. D’Silva, Marcus Vaz, Mario Menezes and Bony Pereira. All the speakers recounted their experiences with late Rosary Ferns and highlighted his role in promoting Goan tiatr artistes in Kuwait for almost 25 years. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG in his address stated that late Shri. Rosary Ferns had a very short life with huge achievements. He praised Rosary Fern’s efforts in preserving, promoting and developing Konkani tiatr, its song and its music. His invaluable contribution to the tiatr stage will always be remembered he concluded. Late Rosary Ferns’s wife Casilda, mother, his younger son and also his brother-in-law Agnelo Alcoases attended the condolence meet. Shri. Joy Fernandes Programme Officer, TAG proposed the vote of thanks. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Prince Jacob to Inaugurate Children’s Tiatr Festival* Prince Jacob, the most popular tiatr artiste of present time along with Cyriaco Dias the veteran tiatr artiste of yester years and the child artiste Ms. Josepha D’Souza will declare open the First Children’s Tiatr Festival 2010 organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa today at 3:30 pm at the Auditorium of Goa State Museum, Patto Plaza, Behind Panjim Bus stand, Panaji Goa. The formal inauguration will be followed by the staging of the first children’s tiatr of the competition entitled *“Besaum”* written by Aleixo Victor De Jesus Fernandes and directed by Roberto Rodrigues. Other children’s tiatrs namely *“Mhonval Vikh”* written by Tomazinho Cardozo, directed by Dhananjay C. Phalkar and presented by Lourdes Convent High School, Saligao will be staged on 9th January 2011. The tiatr *“Disha Konn Dakhoitolo?”* written by Carmin I. Vas, directed by Melvina Joseph and presented by St. Michael Taleigao Socio-Cultural Association will be staged on 10th January 2011. On 11th January 2011 Abhivyaktee-Panaji will stage *“Teacher Mhaka Palov Di”* written by Mangala Nadkarni and directed by Shantaram Pawar. On the last day i.e on 12th January 2011 St. Anthony’s High School, Monte De Guirim will present *“Ami Sogle Ek”* written by Tomazinho Cardozo and directed by Marciano Noronha. A grand Award Presentation Function will be held on 13th January 2011 at 3:30 pm at the same venue. Comedian Domnic Comedian Luis Bachan and their dramatic troupe will present a musical evening. The admission to all these programmes is free. However interested persons are requested to collect Complementary passes from the office of TAG in order to avoid disappointment at the last moment. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' Copies now available at: GOA: Literati (2277740), Other India (2263306), Broadway (6647038), Mandovi (2427904), Noel DSilva Associates (9823120454 / 9096781714), Confidant / Golden Heart Emp (2732450), David Co (2730326), Vardaan (9527463684) SERV / RETD Def Offrs in Goa: O/o Sainik Co-op Hse Bldg Sty, Def Col, Porvorim (2417288) MUMBAI: David Co (22019010) PUNE: Manneys (26131683), Popular (25678327) BENGALURU: Narayan (22865800) DELHI: Ritana (24617278) ONLINE (worldwide delivery): http://www.ritanabooks.com/booksdistri.htm, http://goa1556.goa-india.org ---
[Goanet] Press Note (TAG)- Tiatr has a bright future - Churchill Alemao
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goa Sudharop Annual Awards January 5, 2011 - 3:45 - 6:30pm Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa Details at: http://bit.ly/GoaSudharop2011 --- *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Birth Anniversary Celebrations* *Tiatr has a bright future – Churchill Alemao* “Tiatr is one of the most important cultural aspects of Goan society. It has done yeomen service to the cause of Konkani language. Tiatr highlights the political, social, religious, etc issues of the Goan society besides providing entertainment. Tiatr has a bright future because it is loved by Goans” said Mr. Churchill Alemao, Minister for PWD, Government of Goa. He was speaking as a Chief Guest on the occasion of the celebration of 147thBirth Anniversary of Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, the creator of tiatr, at the DMK Auditorium, Kala Academy, yesterday. Speaking further he disclosed that he is not only the lover of tiatr but he himself was a tiatrist and that he has written, directed and staged some tiatrs in the past. He even sang a small song from the tiatr to the surprise of the audience. Shri. Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Kala Academy who was the Guest of Honour, expressed strongly for the preservation of the unique dramatic form of tiatr. He said that we may venture on numerous innovations but we should take care that the unique format of tiatr is maintained. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG in his welcome address brought to the notice of the people the contribution of late Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, to the tiatr stage who wrote, directed and staged the first Konkani tiatr *“Italian Bhurgo”* on 17th April 1892 i. e 118 years back in Bombay. Shri. Roseferns, Vice President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Mario Menezes compered the function. The formal function was followed by staging of tiatr *“Bhurgim Tim Bavlim Nhoi”* written and directed by Roseferns. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary *Please Note*:- All photographs by Spirit --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' Copies now available at: GOA: Literati (2277740), Other India (2263306), Broadway (6647038), Mandovi (2427904), Noel DSilva Associates (9823120454 / 9096781714), Confidant / Golden Heart Emp (2732450), David Co (2730326), Vardaan (9527463684) SERV / RETD Def Offrs in Goa: O/o Sainik Co-op Hse Bldg Sty, Def Col, Porvorim (2417288) MUMBAI: David Co (22019010) PUNE: Manneys (26131683), Popular (25678327) BENGALURU: Narayan (22865800) DELHI: Ritana (24617278) ONLINE (worldwide delivery): http://www.ritanabooks.com/booksdistri.htm, http://goa1556.goa-india.org ---
[Goanet] Press Note (TAG) - Birth Anniversary Celebrations
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goa Sudharop Annual Awards January 5, 2011 - 3:45 - 6:30pm Hotel Mandovi, Panaji, Goa Details at: http://bit.ly/GoaSudharop2011 --- *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Birth Anniversary Celebrations* *Tiatr Needs National Recognition – Shri. Vijay Kenkre* * * “If tiatr artistes wish to create a niche for themselves in the field of tiatr, they will have to drift away from the conventional formula and present something which is different from others on the tiatr stage” said Mr. Vijay Kenkre, a renowned theatre personality. He was delivering a lecture on “New Trends in Modern Theatre” on the occasion of birth anniversary of the creator of tiatr, Shri. Lucasinho Ribeiro, at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim on 2nd January 2011. Dwelling minutely on different theatres, such as Indian theatre, European theatre, American theatre, etc, Shri. Kenkre placed before the tiatr artistes numerous unusual happenings that have taken place in the recent past in the theatre. “Modern theatre is over 150 years old and hence many dramatic analysts refer todays theatre as post modern and sometimes post-post modern” disclosed Shri. Kenkre. Speaking further Shri. Kenkre said, for example in the Marathi drama, the spoken word has been replaced by the visuals. He also said that a play is not mere entertainment but it also makes people realize that there is more to it. The combination of language and visuals makes any presentation perfect. Speaking further he said that in this 21st century the drama is going to experience new trends as the writers as well as directors of today are engrossed with innovations and inclined to place before the audience something that is always not conventional. Although there is risk in such attempts, particularly in the commercial drama, very few commercial artistes takes such risks. That vacuum is filled by parallel drama which is presented by amateurs and artistes interested in doing things differently on the drama stage. He said that tiatr in Goa has wide following and hence it is commercially viable. He advised the tiatr artistes to bring out literature about tiatr and see that it reaches to the government authorities not only in the state but at the national level. Such attempts will definitely help Goan tiatr to get recognition at the national level. Numerous tiatr artistes namely Anil Kumar, Joe Rose, Mario Menezes, Cosme Fernandes, etc posed numerous questions to which Shri. Kenkre replied satisfactorily. Earlier President of TAG, Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo welcomed. Dr. Ajay Vaidya introduced the speaker and later Shri. Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed a vote of thanks. Shri. Joy Fernandes compered the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary *Please Note*:- All photographs by Spirit --- NEW BOOK: 'PATRIOTISM IN ACTION: Goans in Indias Defence Services' Copies now available at: GOA: Literati (2277740), Other India (2263306), Broadway (6647038), Mandovi (2427904), Noel DSilva Associates (9823120454 / 9096781714), Confidant / Golden Heart Emp (2732450), David Co (2730326), Vardaan (9527463684) SERV / RETD Def Offrs in Goa: O/o Sainik Co-op Hse Bldg Sty, Def Col, Porvorim (2417288) MUMBAI: David Co (22019010) PUNE: Manneys (26131683), Popular (25678327) BENGALURU: Narayan (22865800) DELHI: Ritana (24617278) ONLINE (worldwide delivery): http://www.ritanabooks.com/booksdistri.htm, http://goa1556.goa-india.org ---
[Goanet] Press Note-TAG ' Konkani Gramophone Record is 102?'
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Konkani Gramophone Record is 102?* ‘Pai Tiatrist- Joao Agostinho Fernandes was a visionary and hence he saw that Konkani tiatr scripts as well as songs were preserved for posterity. Thus he produced the first Konkani Gramophone Record, the centenary of which we are celebrating this year’, said Dr. Rafael Fernandes while addressing the gathering yesterday on 22nd December 2010 at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal, Panjim. According to Dr. Fernandes he feels that Joao Agostinho Fernandes produced the first Konkani Gramophone Record in 1908 and not in 1910. He informed the audience that he has found this from the remark that Joao Agostinho has made in his book of one of his tiatr published in 1911, that some of his songs were recorded by HMV Company in 1908. However, he stated that more research is needed to verify the same. The Chief Guest of the function, the veteran singer of All India Radio, Smt. Ansso Rodrigues stated that in the past they recorded songs when enough facilities were not there. She expressed her satisfaction that their efforts and sacrifices proved useful for the development of Konkani song and music. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG, stated that producing a Konkani Gramophone Record over 100 years back was a milestone in the history of Konkani song and music. He highlighted the efforts of late Alfred Rose, C. Alvares, Alexinho de Candolim, Chris Perry, Young Menezes and others who produced numerous Konkani Gramophone Records and took Konkani kantar to different parts of the world. A cultural programme of old Konkani songs on Gramophone Records was presented by the singers Anthony San, Clarissa, Socorro de Santa Cruz, Sonia Fernandes, Sharon Mazarello, Irene Cardozo and Tomazinho Cardozo. Earlier Shri. Roseferns, Vice President of TAG welcomed the audience and later Shri. Victor de Sa, Member Secretary proposed a vote of thanks. The function was compered by Shri. Joy Fernandes. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note (TAG) - Meet the Artiste
*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Meet the Artiste* *Sabina Fernandes* The monthly programme, *“Meet the Artiste”* organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will be held on Tuesday 28th December 2010 at 4:30 pm at TAGs Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. The tiatr artiste of this month is Sabina Fernandes. During her studies as a child her favourite hobbies were music, dance and drama. In the year 1960 she had an opportunity to play a major role in an English Play entitled *“Scattered Feathers”*. In this play she acted so well that she got appreciation for her role from numerous people. It was in this show that Master Vaz, the famed tiatrist of that time spotted her and offered her an important role in his tiatr *“Bapui”*. It was her acting in * “Bapui”* which changed her life totally and she became one of the most popular actresses of the tiatr stage. Although Sabina has acted in many tiatrs and impressed the audience with her acting abilities, she will be remembered by tiatr goers all over, for her 2 memorable roles, (a) in John Claro’s *“Portuguez Kolvont”* and (b) Aristides’ *“Divors”*. In *“Portugues Kolvont”* she was at her best and contributed her acting in making the tiatr very successful. Infact this tiatr had a run of over 100 shows which was a record at that time. In the tiatr *“Divors”* too she won the hearts of the audience with her acting abilities. This tiatr too had a successful run of more than 100 shows. Her acting in these two tiatrs impressed the tiatr audience and Sabina established herself as one of the most sought actress of tiatr stage. Sabina is also a very good singer and has sung numerous songs particularly duets throughout her carrier with different singers of tiatr stage. However, her duets with her late husband Greg de Candolim were very popular among the tiatr audience. Greg-Sabina duets, which were witty and full of comedy, will always be remembered by the tiatr fraternity. Sabina has also acted in films. Her role in the film *“Mhoji Ghorcarn”* was very impressive. Sabina, the most sought actress of that time, has the credit of acting in tiatrs directed by almost all topmost directors of that time. She has acted in the tiatrs written and directed by C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, Remmie Colaco, Jacint Vaz, Kid Boxer, Saib Rocha, Prem Kumar, Master Vaz, Nelson Afonso, Aristedis Dias, Mike Mehta, John Claro, Roam Tony, Tony Sax, Wilmix, Mendes Bros, Valent Mascarenhas, etc. She along with her husband late Greg de Candolim produced and directed 7 tiatrs. Some of the tiatrs written and directed by them are *“Ximiritint Sacrament”*, *“Mhozo Titi”*, *“Gõycho Sadu”*, *“Avoichim Dukam”*. She also produced audio cassette and lent voice to several audio and video albums. She has acted in over three thousand tiatrs all over Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Gulf Countries including United Kingdom. She has won numerous awards including Goa State Cultural Award presented by the Government of Goa. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function. * * * * *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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* * * * *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Centenary of Konkani Songs on Gramophone Records* * * The first Konkani Gramophone Record was produced in 1910 thereby creating yet another historical happening in the history of Konkani drama, song and music. The first Konkani song was produced by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and the first Konkani song recorded on Gramophone Record was *‘Mirmireancho Mog’ * sung by Joao Agostinho Fernandes and his singer daughter Sofia. In order to celebrate this historic happening, Tiatr Academy Goa has organized a special function on 22nd December 2010 at 4:45 pm at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji. On this occasion Dr. Rafael Fernandes, who has done his doctorate on Tiatr, will speak on the completion of 100 years for Konkani song to be recorded on a Gramophone Record. Mrs. Ansu Rodrigues, a veteran singer who dominated the singing of Konkani songs on All India Radio in the 60s and 70s will be the Chief Guest. Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG will preside over the function. This will be followed by a cultural programme of singing of old Konkani songs from Gramophone Records by Anthony San, Clarissa, Socorro de Santa Cruz and Sonia Fernandes. Comedian Domnic and Comedian Luis Bachan will provide laughter moments for the function. Shri. Mukhesh Ghatwal has arranged the music. All music lovers particularly Konkani song lovers are invited to attend the function in large numbers and participate in the celebration of 100 years of Konkani song on Gramophone Records. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Centenary of Konkani Songs on Gramaphone Records* * * Recording of Konkani Songs (Kantaram) on Gramaphone Records completes 100 years this year. The first Konkani Gramaphone Record was produced in 1910. The first Konkani song recorded on Gramaphone Record was *‘Mirmireancho Mog’ *. It was composed and sung by the legend of tiatr stage Pai Tiatrist-Joao Agostinho Fernandes along with Sofia. Konkani Kantar was always popular in the past and that the popularity of Konkani Kantar still continues till date. It was commercially viable to cut discs of Gramaphone Records at that time. Today Konkani kantar is made available on CDs, DVDs etc in greater numbers. It was because of financial success that many recording companies recorded hundreds of Konkani kantaram on Gramaphone Records at that time. Due to technological development, Gramaphone Records became outdated and their place was taken by CDs and DVDs. As such, we observe hundreds of Audio CDs of Konkani kantaram being produced every year. To commemorate the completion of 100 years of the production of Gramaphone Records of Konkani songs, Tiatr Academy of Goa has organized a function on Wednesday, 22nd December 2010 at 4:45 pm sharp at the Conference Hall of TAG, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. All lovers of Konkani song and music are requested to attend the function and participate in the celebration of 100 years of Konkani song on Gramaphone Records. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary -- Goanetter Valmiki Faleiro's book 'Patriotism in Action: Goans In India's Defence Services' release on Dec 18, 2010 at 5.30 pm. Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim. Available in Goa: Confidant/DavidCo (Margao), Broadway, Literati, Other India-Mapusa, Sainik Coop, at Mumbai (David Co), Pune (Manney's, Popular), Bangalore (Narayan), Delhi (Ritana).
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*Press Note * *For Favour of Publication* *‘Improving the writing of scripts’ – workshop held* “If we wish to take tiatr to greater heights, then the writers/directors of tiatr should not continue to give the audience what the audience wants. Doing things differently and giving the audience what the writer or director wants can take any dramatic form including tiatr to greater heights,” said Shri.Pundalik Naik during his interaction to the tiatr artistes on 14thDecember 2010. Shri.Pundalik Naik was the resource person for the workshop on *‘Improving the writing of scripts of Tiatr’* organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes. Shri.Pundalik Naik stated that tiatr is the most popular and commercially most successful dramatic form of Goa. Yet, it needs to be developed in various aspects of drama in order to be on par with other dramatic forms of India. In his presentation, Shri.Naik gave an insight of the process of script writing and spoke extensively on various happenings in the society through which a writer can be inspired to script a play or any other literary form. He made a clear distinction between inspired writing, which is original in character and adaptation, or re-writing which amounts to depict without any creativity. He said that a piece of writing with creativity can be called original writing. Answering numerous questions from the participants, Shri.Naik expressed satisfaction over the interest shown by the participants in this workshop. He further stated that such an attitude from the tiatr artistes will definitely take tiatr to greater heights in times to come. Earlier, Shri.Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG welcomed and Shri.Tomazinho Cardozo, President, in his introductory speech stated that the tiatr fraternity will be highly benefitted if they interact with artistes and dramatists from other stages like Konkani, Marathi, Hindi, English etc. He also said that the standard of tiatr cannot rise in isolation. Hence, there is need of wider interaction for the benefit of tiatr. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note-TAG (11 tiatr veterans honoured)
*Press Note* For Favour of Publication *11 Tiatr veterans honoured* 11 tiatr artistes of yester years were felicitated by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) at the hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri.Digamber Kamat in a special function held on the occasion of birth anniversary of Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes on 14th December 2010 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The tiatr artistes who have been awarded are Master Vaz, Remmie Colaco, Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias, Anthony Inacio J.D’Souza, John Gomes (kokoy), Richard Rodrigues (Rico Rod), Alegre Antao alias Star of Arossim, Tony Sax, Fr.Planton Faria, Antonio Moraes and Romaldo D’Souza alias Paul Rommy. Speaking on the occasion Shri.Kamat congratulated and thanked the 11 veterans of tiatr stage for their voluntary and sacrificing contribution to the tiatr stage. Addressing the awardees he said, “You have worked selflessly for the preservation and promotion of tiatr in very critical circumstances. Hence, it is our duty to recognise your contribution so that the new generations are inspired to work for the development of tiatr the way you have done without any selfish interest.” Congratulating TAG for formulating such a scheme to honour tiatr artistes of yester years, he promised all help to TAG to implement all its schemes effectively so that the tiatr, its song music grow day after day. Shri.Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG, in his address disclosed that TAG has formulated about 30 different schemes which aim at developing each and every aspect of tiatr, its song and music. He also stated that this was all possible only because of the generous cooperation and financial help given by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri.Digamber Kamat. He further said that various governments and numerous Chief Ministers came and went during these 50 years since liberation but it is only Shri.Digamber Kamat who showed true interest in the development of tiatr, its song music. Shri.Master Vaz, speaking on behalf of the awardees thanked the TAG and the Chief Minister for recognising their services to the most popular dramatic form of Goa, Tiatr. He also said that there are many who need recognition and that he is confident that TAG will definitely honour them in the years to come. Earlier, Shri. Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG welcomed and Shri.Sridhar Kamat, Vice Chairman of Ravindra Bhavan, proposed a vote of thanks. The function was compered by Sharon Mazarello and Anil Kumar. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note -TAG (Chief Minister to felicitate tiatr artistes)
*Press Note * *For Favour of Publication* * * *CM to felicitate tiatr artistes* Shri.Digamber Kamat, Chief Minister of Goa will felicitate 11 tiatr artistes of yester years by conferring on them the *‘Lifetime Contribution to Tiatr Stage Award’* today at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. The felicitation function which will commence at 3:00 pm today is organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes. The artistes of yester years who have done a yeomen service for the development of tiatr, its song and music and who will be felicitated by the honourable Chief Minister are Remmie Colaco, Maria Platilda Afonso e Dias, Anthony Inacio J.D’Souza, John Gomes (kokoy), Richard Rodrigues (Rico Rod), Alegre Antao alias Star of Arossim, Tony Sax, Fr.Planton Faria, Antonio Moraes and Ronaldo D’Souza alias Paul Rommy. Shri.Titta Pretto, a veteran tiatr artiste will be the Guest of Honour. The felicitation programme will be followed by staging of the tiatr *‘Korta Ti Vatt’* written and directed by Avito Fernandes. This tiatr has won first award in the recently concluded Tiatr Festival of Kala Academy Goa. In the morning, TAG has organised a workshop on ‘Writing Scripts of good quality’ at 10:00 am at Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Shri.Pundalik Naik, Sahitya Academy Award Winner, will guide the participants of the workshop. Tiatr writters and well wishers are invited to attend the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Meet the Artiste:- John Claro Fernandes* Tiatr Academy of Goa’s monthly programme ‘Kolakarak Bhett’ (Meet the Artiste) will be held on 30th November 2010 at 4:30 pm at Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG), Campal Trade Center, Panjim. The tiatr artiste of this month is a thespian on tiatr stage Shri.John Claro Fernandes. John Claro Fernandes who will be completing 80 years of his life on 5thDecember 2010 has contributed a lot for the development as well as preservation of Goan Tiatr since last 60 years. He is the person from the tiatr fraternity who made serious efforts to highlight the hidden aspects of the history of tiatr. It was he who discovered that the first tiatr ‘Italian Bhurgo’ was staged on 17th April 1892 at the New Alfred Theatre Bombay where Police Commissioner’s Headquarters are housed at present. He started his career on the commercial tiatr stage on 25th December 1953 in the tiatr entitled ‘Camil Bottler’.Till date, Mr.Fernandes has written 15 tiatrs namely Rinnkari Zanvoi, Nirmiloli Sun, Gupit Karann, Gorabeachi Durdoxea, Utrachi Mudi, Purtugez Kolvont, Trevis Vorsam, Konkanni Advogad, Inglez Madam, Tambddi Mati, Rostadak Ostad, Vinglli Nachpinn, Civil Kazar ani Amerikan Dollar. His tiatr ‘Purtugez Kolvont’ was the most popular tiatr and was the first tiatr to complete 100 shows in the history of tiatr. ‘Purtugez Kolvont’ which won the hearts of tiatr lovers in fact completed 200 shows in Goa and elsewhere. Although’Purtugez Kolvont’ was the most popular tiatr, John Claro Fernandes considers the script of his tiatr ’23 Vorsam’ as the best of all his scripts. He proudly states that all his tiatrs were rich in dialogues, comedy interwoven with the theme of the play and always gave a message to the audience. He was also a novelist and published his 1st novel ‘Nursicho Mog’ in 1966. Besides, his tiatr ‘23 Vorsam’ is included in ‘Tiatrancho Jhelo’ a publication of Goa Konkani Academy. His most popular tiatr ‘Purtugez Kolvont’ is also published in book form. John Claro Fernandes besides writing, directing and producing tiatrs has contributed a lot to Konkani Tiatr through his radio plays at All India Radio Mumbai before liberation of Goa and at the All India Radio Goa after the liberation of Goa. John Claro Fernandes has won numerous awards for his selfless contribution to the tiatr stage. Some of the awards are: · He was nominated ‘Man of the Year’ by the Konkani Daily ‘Goycho Mog’ in 1980. · Goa Konkani Academy felicitated him on the occasion of 100 years of Tiatr in 1993 for his Lifetime Contribution to the Tiatr stage. · He was honoured with Goa State Cultural Award 93-94 by the Government of Goa in 1995. · He was felicitated by Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Sahitya Sammelan at Vasco da Gama in 2003. · Dalgado Konkani Akademi, Goa honoured him with DKA Puroskar for his invaluable service to the cause of tiatr in 2004. · Directorate of Art Culture, Government of Goa felicitated him on the occasion of inauguration of TAG in 2009. Besides above stated awards, his contribution to tiatr stage has been recognised by many other institutions such as Goa Urban Cooperative Bank Panaji in 1994, Saraswat Bank Margao, Konkani Kala Sahitya Academy Curchorem in 2002, The Big Country Band Cortalim in 2003, Lucazinho Ribeiro Award for year 2001 by the Konkani Monthly Jivit, Konkani Sangeet Kala Kendra Taleigao and Tarun Bharat Lokmanya Society Goy in 2009. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Peter D’Costa’s death condoled* Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) organised a condolence meeting on 9th November 2010 at Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao to condole the untimely death of the Konkani tiatr artiste Peter D’Costa. Speaking on the occasion the Vice President of TAG Shri.Roseferns stated that late Peter D’Costa was a member of his dramatic troupe for a long period of almost 9 years. During this time he acted in over dozens of tiatrs written and directed by Roseferns and won the hearts of the tiatr audience by acting character roles of different personalities in social, political and religious fields. Shri.Premanand Lotlikar, President of Dalgado Konkani Akademi stated that Peter D’Costa was a very good lyricist and must have composed hundreds of songs for different writers. Premanand Lotlikar disclosed that many writers did not disclose his name as the original composer of the songs, on the contrary got all the credit of his songs for themselves. Numerous personalities from the tiatr field namely Jessie Dias, Sabina, Wilmix, Anil Kumar etc. also expressed their views on the contribution of late Peter D’Costa to Konkani Tiatr particularly the Khell Tiatr. Mr.Tomazinho Cardozo in his presidential address appealed the tiatr fraternity to constitute a special fund for helping the needy tiatr artistes and their families when they are in distress. Joaquim D’Costa brother of Peter D’Costa thanked the TAG and all the tiatr artistes present for showing love and concern towards the family of Peter D’Costa. Smt. Magdalena D’Costa wife of late Peter D’Costa also attended the condolence meeting. * Victor de Sa* Member Secretary _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG to celebrate Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes
*Press Note* For Favour of Publication * * *TAG to Celebrate Birth Anniversary of Regina Fernandes* Tiatr Academy of Goa, for the first time, will organize a special function to celebrate 131st Birth Anniversary of the 1st lady on the tiatr stage – Regina Fernandes. Regina Fernandes dared to step on the tiatr stage 104 years back in 1904 when there was a taboo on girls acting on the stage. The tiatr in which she acted was ‘Bhattkara’ written and directed by Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Fernandes. On this occasion Tiatr Academy of Goa has organized a workshop on the theme *‘Women’s role in art and culture’* at 10:00 am at the Conference Hall of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Dr. Meenaxi Martins a versatile artiste as well as social activist will be the resource person and guide the participants. Women artistes from the tiatr stage are requested to attend the workshop. In the afternoon on the same day at 3:30 pm a Ladies Musical Show *‘A tribute to Regina Fernandes… *the First lady of tiatr’ will be presented by the female artistes of tiatr stage. Topmost singers of Konkani stage namely Felcy, Rosy Alvares, Roma, Roshan, Bhushan, Fatima, Jessie, Clara, Aplonia, Chitra, Cinet, Bhushka, Sonia Dias, Sonia de Santa Cruz, Clarissa and Effie Fernandes will entertain the audience with singing of solos, duos, duets, trios, quartets, etc. Female award winning artistes of Kala Academy’s 36thTiatr Festival namely Delaila Fernandes, Avila D’Mello and Junior and Senior Camilo Sisters will also participate in the programme. The musical show will also present comedy skits which will be acted by the topmost female comedians of the tiatr stage namely Joanna, Janet, Rodolfin and Valencia. On this occasion Antonette Mendes a versatile tiatr artiste of yester years will be the Chief Guest. The President of TAG, Tomazinho Cardozo and Vice-President Shri. Roseferns will also grace the occasion. The Ladies Musical Show which is open to public is co-ordinated by Sharon Mazarello. The show will be compared by Sharon Mazarello and Irene Cardozo. Tiatr lovers, tiatr artistes and well wishers are invited to attend the celebration in large numbers. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
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Press Note *For Favour of Publication* * * *Meet the Tiatr Artiste ‘Master Vaz’* A special programme *‘Meet the Tiatr Artiste – Master Vaz’* was organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on 29th October 2010 at the Conference Hall of TAG, Campal, Panaji-Goa. Speaking on the occasion the veteran tiatr artiste Mr. Jose Lawrence Vaz popularly known as Master Vaz narrated numerous life experiences throughout his journey in the field of Goan Tiatr. Master Vaz delved on the conditions that existed during that time on the tiatr stage and disclosed that there was no proper transport, no proper equipment and no adequate facilities to stage tiatrs during that time. Inspite of lack of facilities,the tiatrs staged during that time were more meaningful and enjoyable. This was mainly because of the dedication of the artistes of that time to the tiatr stage. Narrating his experiences as an actor who did female roles throughout his career disclosed that he along with other artistes namely Vincent de Saligao, Ms.Julie, Remmie Colaco etc. all of them acting as females on the tiatr stage were responsible to keep the tiatr stage not only active but vibrant. He also disclosed that the artistes of that times namely Minguel Rod, Young Menezes, Kid Boxer and others with whom Master Vaz acted in different roles and sang numerous songs were all genuinely dedicated to the cause of Tiatr. It is for this reason that they did not make any money as modern day tiatr artistes do. Answering questions from his well wishers, he stated that it was an honour to him done by TAG by organising such a beautiful programme for the first time. He stated that although he is not very active on the tiatr stage, he keeps himself occupied by writing plays for children from the village as well as for All India Radio etc. Earlier Mr. Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG welcomed the gathering and explained the importance of such programmes. If the youth of today would like to know about the tremendous contribution of the tiatr artistes of yester years to the Konkani stage, we will have to organize more such programmes so that the memories of these stalwarts of tiatr stage remain alive for generations to come. Shri. Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed the vote of thanks. A brochure having detailed information of the life of Master Vaz was also released on the occasion. Master Vaz was presented a memento on behalf of TAG by the Vice-President Shri. Roseferns. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Peter D’Costa’s Death Condoled* Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has condoled the untimely death of the popular Comedian of Tiatr Stage Shri. Peter D’Costa who expired on 11th October 2010 at his residence in Colva. Shri. Peter D’Costa was a good comedian and always tried his level best to make the performance of the tiatr lively and entertaining. He was at his best when it came to mimic certain famous personalities of the tiatr field. He would send the audience into peels of laughter by his dialogue delivery and appropriate body movements. Tiatr stage has lost an intelligent comedian. TAG conveys its condolences to the bereaved family and prays to the almighty that his soul rests in peace. *Tomazinho Cardozo* President
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*Press Note* *For favour of publication* *Promotion of Children’s Tiatr* TAG has formulated a scheme to promote tiatr culture among the children whose age is less than 20 years. The purpose of the scheme is to involve children and youth of the age of less than 20 years in the production and staging of Tiatrs. Educational Institutions/Sports Cultural Associations/Individual Producers can take the benefit of this scheme provided the age of the participants is less than 20 years. TAG will give a financial support of Rs.20,000/- to produce the Tiatr. This amount is to be used for meeting the expenditure of a) Musical band b) Light effects c) Stage setting d) Background music e) Make up f) Costumes g) Director (The expenditure on the Director should not exceed Rs.6000/-) h) Refreshments for rehearsals i)Transport. As per the scheme only 5 Educational Institutions/ Sports Cultural Associations/Individual Producers will be selected to produce a Tiatr. TAG will organise a Tiatr Festival of 5 Tiatrs produced by Educational Institutions/Sports Cultural Associations/Individual Producers and awards for Best Performance, Acting, direction, Stage Setting, Light Effects, Live band, Background music, Make up, Costumes, Singing, Lyrics of Songs Scripts of Tiatr will also be given so as to encourage the participants of the Children’s Tiatr Festival. After the selection of the Tiatr is made, 50% of the financial support will be paid in advance after taking an affidavit. After the Festival is over, a discussion on positive and negative aspects of the presentations of the Tiatrs in the Festival will be organised which will have to be attended by the representatives of the participating troupes i.e. director, producer, main actor etc. The remaining 50% of the financial support will be paid to the troupes only after they attend the discussion. All the interested Educational Institutions/Sports Cultural Associations/Individual Producers are requested to apply for participation in the prescribed form available in the office of TAG on or before 15thOctober 2010. Subsequently a meeting of all the applicants will be called and the decision to select the 5 troupes to participate in the Children’s Tiatr Festival will be taken. If more than 5 applications are received, then the selection of 5 troupes will be done by lots. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note-TAG to support Non-Commercial Tiatr Troupes
*Press Note* * * *For favour of publication* *TAG to support Non-Commercial Tiatr Troupes* In the meeting of the Executive Board of Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) held on 8th September 2010, it was unanimously resolved to give financial support to Dramatic Troupes participating in the yearly Tiatr Festival organised by Kala Academy Goa. The financial assistance to be given to each troupe is Rs.10,000/-. The purpose behind this scheme is to help the producers of Tiatr to improve the quality of stage setting, light effects, background music, costumes, make-up and direction. TAG is of the opinion that this financial support will help the tiatr producers to stage a better performance which will lead in the improvement of the standard of Tiatr. In fact the participants of yearly Tiatr Festival had sent a memorandum to the President of TAG explaining thereby the need of financial support to the participating troupes as it is given to commercial tiatr artistes for participating in the Popular Tiatr Festival organised by TAG. In order to explain the details of the scheme to the participanting troupes of the 36th Tiatr Festival, a meeting of all concerned is called on 15thSeptember 2010 at 4:30 pm at TAG’s Conference Hall. The representatives of the participating troupes are requested to attend the meeting. The scheme will be made applicable to all the participating troupes of the 36th Tiatr Festival organised by Kala Academy Goa which is due to commence from 21st September 2010 at Kala Academy. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
[Goanet] Press Note - TAG to preserve Tiatr Literature
* G * O * A * N * E * T C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible Tiatr Academy Goa Panjim PRESS NOTE for favour of publication 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
