Goa tiatr review: Stories of medical misconduct in ‘Sonvsar Sorg Ifern’

Constantino Crasto’s 13^th production this monsoon season, Sonvsar Sorg Infern, throws light on the medical fraternity and the malpractices that prevail in those circles, especially in several private hospitals, today.

It also sheds light on the exorbitant bills that keep soaring once a patient finds admission to a hospital, irrespective of whether the patient is rich or poor.

This production also carries a small dose of suspense that keeps viewers glued to their seats till the end.

ABOUT THE TIATR

The curtains unfold to a scene where there’s the inauguration of a new hospital ‘St Anthony Hospital’. The hospital is erected by Dr Simon Viegas (Roseferns), and he decides that although illiterate, but possessing a lot of knowledge about herbal medicine, Dr Minglu (Santano Crasto) will inaugurate it.

At the inauguration, there’s Dr Viegas’ spouse, Sylvia (Dola) and his only son, Dr Shane (Vishal Gawas).

At the ceremonious occasion, mother and son are upset as the hospital was inaugurated by a local illiterate practitioner. They expected a politician or a renowned physician to be invited by Dr Viegas.

However, Dr Viegas’ dream and focus is to always serve the poor and the downtrodden. But his son, Dr Shane’s intention is only to amass wealth, even if it means risking the lives of the patients.

Dr Shane is following in the footsteps of his father, but Dr Viegas decides to appoint Dr Sharmine (Carmin) as the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) of the hospital. Dr Shane is upset and equally furious at his father’s unwise resolution.

Now, the question that arises is: Is there an extramarital relationship between Dr Viegas and Dr Charmine? If not, why did the father ignore his only son, who is also a practitioner in the same hospital?

On the other hand, Muriel (Jennifer) serves as a nurse in the hospital. And, she gets entangled with Dr Shane. Now, she has Nash (Baptist) as a close friend, and Nash shares with her that his mother is ailing.

She assures him of good treatment in the hospital. However, Dr Shane’s plans are different. What follows next is worth the watch during the second half.

BEHIND THE SCENES

In the acts on stage, Roseferns plays the role of a doctor with ease. Dola, as his spouse, is equally good, and it’s enjoyable to listen to her broken English over the phone.

Baptist, Carmin, Jennifer and Evola extend good support to the main cast. Vishal Gawas comes as a villain and he enacts his negative role with gusto. Elvis plays a double role and he is good in both the characters.

For some entertainment in the form of comedy, Prince Jacob, Ben Evangelisto, Ambe, Lino, Mario, Raymond and Risma come together with laughter pills, but they carry none with them. It’s a sheer waste of comedians on stage.

This tiatr carries good scenes which include the Garden of Eden and the statue of St Anthony.

In the section of renditions, there’s Risma, Evola and Jennifer singing the opening song, followed by solos from Marcus Vaz and Roseferns.

There are also songs from Tony de Ribandar and Jennifer; Prince Jacob and Evola; Risma and Delina; Constantino and Santano; Baptist and Santano; Dola, Jennifer, Risma and Delina.

A political solo by Francis de Tuem and a song by Tony de Ribandar, Marcus Vaz and Francis de Tuem receive an encore from the audience.

The musicians offstage – Alloy, Queter (trumpet), Jayne (saxophone), Josley (keyboard), Elvis (bass), Ivo (drums) have provided good music to the songs rendered on stage.

The stage sets are by Pedro Santano and light effects are by Romeo.