Friday the 18th inst. in Kuwait. Watched by a big audience it started at 5.00 pm instead
of 3.30 pm as announced earlier. The actual curtain opened at 4.30 pm for the ceremony
of introducing the special guests and artistes to the audience. Mr. Gasper Crasto compeered the proceedings.
In his masterpiece Novel Dr. Jackeyl and Mr. Hyde, Robert Stevenson said ‘Man is not necessarily one but necessarily two’. This was exactly shown in Xirlo by Mario Menezes where like Chamelon man changes the colour of his actions and deeds according to his needs.
Since this Tiatro is going to be staged in Goa and elsewhere it is not nice for me to describe the story of the play but it is worth watching though it did not reach to the expected level. For many in the hall it turned out to be a drab affair without much excitement. With certain changes and corrections it can surely turn out to be an excellent Tiatro.
Seasoned artiste Rosy Alvares played her role extremely well while pretty looking and attractive Jessica captured the attention of the audience while performing her role. Lawry Travasso and Mathew Araujo along with Mario Menezes played their roles well.
Comedian Joana with comedian Ben Evangelisto acted well. There was a time the main comedy role was played by male comedians like Kid Boxer, Jacinto Vaz, Jepsis Hitler, Champion Peter, Greg and others but now female comedians started playing this role and that too very successfully to the satisfaction of the audience. Comedian Joana did her comedy role just like any other earlier well known male comedians. She was in this role ably supported by comedian Ben Evangelisto who did justice to his comedy role thereby gaining lot of respect from the audience for his different character roles.
Among the Side Show songs, the first song on the late Rosary Ferns rendered by Lopes Bros. was the best not only in composition but also in the way they both sang blending their beautiful first and second voices with perfect clarity. In this song, Lopes Bros. described Rosary Ferns in his totality as far as his Tiatro activities are concerned. This wonderful song was listened by the entire audience with rapt attention. And as a mark of respect for the departed soul, preceeding this song, one minute silence was observed in the hall. The other song that carries the maximum marks was the trio eulogising the priesthood of a Goan priest Fr. Domnic Santamaria who has been serving Kuwait Church since 1973. It was rendered by Cajetan de Sanvordem – Mario & Nichael. Cajetan de Sanvordem was at his best while singing this song showing lot of serenity in his voice.
The other songs that deserve mention are of Lawry Travasso's solo on "Bhogti Ghitancho Jhelo"; Tony de Ribandar’s solo on Goan politicians; Jessica’s solo, duet of Jessica and Lawry Travasso, comedy solo of Ben Evangelisto and comedy duet of Ben Evangelisto with Joana. For this song Ben was at his best with Guitar in his hand.
This Tiatro was organised by Kuwait Goan Association whose president Salvador Dias left no stone unturned to attain total success in staging this Tiatro in Kuwait. Well done Salvador. Keep it up. From my experience point of view I know how difficult it is to organise such shows in Kuwait. And still you came out successfully. Even your Souvenir was wonderful.
Seen are the artistes on the Stage for the introductin ceremony.
Lopes Bros. seen singing their excellent song on the late Rosary Ferns.
Jessica and Lawry seen dancing in one of the scenes.
Writer-Director-Actor Mario Menezes singing his solo.
Pretty looking Jessica seen rendering her solo.
Baby Rioma the daughter of Mario Menezes singing her solo
Rosy Alvares and Jessica seen singing their song.
Comedians Ben Evagelisto and Joana rendering their comedy duet.
Tony de Ribandar singing his political song.A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.
