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In collaboration with Kala Academy Goa, the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) is organising the 4th edition of the All Goa Inter Collegiate/HSS Tiatr Competition from August 28, 2024 to September 4, 2024.
There are, in all, six institutions from North and South Goa participating in this year’s competition. Four institutions from North Goa and two institutions from South Goa will showcase their theatrical skills on stage.
THIS YEAR’S TIATRS
The tiatrs to be presented at the competition, by various institutions, are:
Uddta To Buddta by DCT’s SS Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, and written, directed by Antonet de Sousa (August 28, 2024)
Chuk Konnachi by Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, written and directed by Fr Doel Dias (August 29, 2024)
Chitrkar by St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, written and directed by Fr Luis Gomes (August 30, 2024)
Nivolkantto by Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, written by Fr Roman Rodrigues and directed by Gautam Gawde (September 2, 2024)
Moga Mhaka Moguch Puro by Fr Agnel College, Pilar, written by Fr Milton Rodrigues and directed by Shantaram Pawar (September 3, 2024).
Romeo Juliet by Fr Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar, written by Effifanio Mendes and directed by Madhuri Shetkar (September 4, 2024).
ABOUT THE TIATRS
This year sees the involvement of four priests in the competition. While two of them have attempted to rope in theatre experts for the direction, the remaining two have shouldered the responsibility of scripting and directing the tiatrs single-handedly.
Antonet de Souza, who will present her tiatr on the first day of the competition, said that Uddtta To Buddtta is all about college life and students pursuing their studies there.
“When talented in different fields,” she said, “there’s always that pride which sets in and ruins everything. Your attitude will ultimately make or break you. Tread cautiously to make your future bright.”
The writer of the tiatr, Nivolkantto, Fr Roman Rodrigues said that Nivolkantto means a ‘desert cactus’, and his tiatr explores the theme of self-reliance, emphasising the importance of embracing one’s language and culture as key resources for building a successful career and future.
“Set against the backdrop of a challenging landscape, much like a cactus thriving in a desert, the characters in this tiatr navigate personal and societal struggles, learning to draw strength from their cultural roots,” he added.
Fr Luis Xavier Gomes, the writer and director of tiatr, Chitrkar, said that parental pressure often results in discouraging our children and youth, who are blessed with inborn qualities, from fulfilling their long-cherished dreams.
“Parental pressure prevents children from making their own choices in life. Under such circumstances, career guidance is very important for children and youth so that they make the right choice and find fulfillment in life,” he explained.
Concerning the participation of students from Fr Agnel College, Pilar, the writer of the tiatr, Moga Mhaka Moguch Puro, Fr Milton Rodrigues believes that it is a remarkable platform to showcase the diverse talents of students.
“It is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their creativity and passion. Many of them are first-timers and it is not easy to mould them into actors and singers. But, the dedication of our students to give their best is our biggest reward.”
The 4th edition of the All Goa Inter Collegiate/HSS Tiatr Competition will be held at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir hall (Kala Academy, Campal) from August 28, 2024 to September 4, 2024 at 3.30 pm daily.