After gaining enough experience as an actor and singer on stage, it get so much easier for a tiatr artiste to step into a director’s shoes. And, that’s exactly what a number of noted tiatrists do.
Their expertise in the field of tiatr helps them advance as writers and directors, and timely assistance and co-operation from fellow artistes help to make the process easier.
Noted actor of the Konkani stage, Roma’s first production, Panvdde Naslolem Ghor, throws light on relationships in a family, greed, betrayal and revenge.
This tiatr carries a good dose of suspense and reveals how important ties are among members of a family, and what can easily destroy the fabric of society.
ABOUT THE TIATR
The curtains unfold to a scene wherein Losker Monteiro (Franky Gonsalves) is running for elections, and he travels around, to gather support from his voters. With a ‘house’ as his election symbol, he does not hesitate to make promises to the general public.
During one of his speeches, Swena (Antonette de Maina) walks up to the stage, from the audience, and challenges Losker to fulfill his promises. He assures her that he will keep all promises made to the electorate.
But, to Losker’s shock and surprise, Swena seeks his hand in marriage, and after much reluctance, he obliges. After making an entry in the house, Losker’s mother Magdalen (Roma) is not happy with her daughter-in-law, who is an orphan.
Fortunately, Swena receives complete support from her sober father-in-law, Tomas (Pascoal Rodrigues), who is ailing. Much to everyone’s surprise, Losker loses the elections, and Magdalen believes that Swena brought bad luck to her son.
Magdalen's only daughter, Shika (Rioma), leads a carefree life, partying day and night with her friends. However, when times get tough, Swena steps in to help — but what are her true intentions?
The second half of the tiatr reveals surprising twists, uncovering many hidden truths from the past. And, as the facts come to light, it becomes clear that Swena’s mission has been accomplished.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Roma, Antonette de Maina, Franky Gonsalves and Pascoal Rodrigues have given good performances on stage. Saby de Divar makes a cameo in the second half. Rioma plays a double role. Lawry Travasso makes a brief entry in the first half and plays a convincing role in the second half.
Comedians Sally, Richard, Samica, Agnelo, Myron, and Raymond provide entertainment, while the washing machine scene is enjoyable.
Comedians Sally, Richard, Samica, Agnelo, Myron, and Raymond provide entertainment, while the washing machine scene is enjoyable.
In the tiatr the opening song is rendered by Jr Reagan, followed by solos from Pascoal Rodrigues, Lawry Travasso, Roma and Peter de Arambol.
Other songs come from Antonette de Maina and Roma; Jr Reagan and Rioma; and Jr Reagan, Myron, Richard and Sally. A political solo from Saby de Divar, another political song by Lawry Travasso and Saby de Divar and a comedy solo by Fr Ashiff receive encores.
Nolvert Cota (trumpet) and his musical team composed of Nazareth (saxophone), Arif (keyboard), Seban (bass) and Tremson (drums) provide good live music. Arif also assists with the background music.
Anthony de Ambaji handles the stage sets, while Dinesh manages the lighting effects.