Congratulations
to Domnick Fernandes the writer & director
of the Tiatro “AMCHEM KHUIM CHUKTA …Sodun Kadd” which was staged on 14th
of this month at Kala Academy Hall, Panjim, starting right in time at 7.30 PM.
Though it was attended by less number of people yet it was well enacted by all
the artistes who deserve compliments. It was a sheer pleasure to see some of
the greats of yesteryears still acting so very well, namely Titta Pretto, Betty
Ferns and Antonette Mendes coming all the way from Bombay especially to
participate in this Tiatro along with the Goa based veteran Jessy Dias who played her small role
very appropriately.
Antonette Mendes seen singing her solo.
Antonette Mendes
rendered two beautiful solos with her mellifluent voice which was very pleasing
to the ears. Her clarity, timing and delivery as usual were excellent and her
voice was still evergreen. Betty Ferns
did not lag behind showing all her former attributes afresh. Her stage
excellence was still the same not losing much of her former charm and beauty. Titta
Pretto though aged yet while performing his role he looked much younger. The
current Goa based Tiatrists have to learn many things from the above oldies
because they learnt their art from those great directors like J.P.Souzalin, C.
Alvares, Prem Kumar and M. Boyer. Even their dress code was appropriate.
Seen above Wilmix & Sharon singing their duet.
The story of the Tiatro is based on our religious activities
and the difference between Catholic faith and Believers. Michael Gracias plays an
excellent role as Pastor of Believers while on the other side of the fence
namely Wilimix, Sharon, Betty Ferns, Titta Pretto and others play their
respective roles well. Commedian Neto with his flexible physique and philosophical
terminology performed his comedy role very well. I can easily rate him as one of the best
comedians in Goa.
Seen above in road scene Titta & Betty.
In the Side Show songs, Antonette Mendes, Titta Pretto,
Wilmix & Sharon and Neves Oliveira rendered their songs well.
Above seen are Domnick, Betty, Antonette & Jessy.
Since the story of the Play is so relevant to the current
happenings in our midst because of the blossoming of Believers in Goa and its
effect on Catholics, I feel the Goa Church must take an initiative to stage
this Tiatro in every Parish in Goa because there is a very good message in
it. This message will be better
delivered and easily understood from the Stage than from the Altar and Pulpit. Where our priests
failed to give the correct message Tiatrist Domnick Fernandes coming all the
way from Kuwait succeeded. He deserves encouragement and support to spread his Catholic faith message
widely all over Goa and Church can do this.
Titta Pretto seen rendering his solo.
Writer and Director of this Tiatro is based in Kuwait where
he is working and time permitting by doing lot of sacrifices he is taking part
in activities for the promotion of Konkani, Church activities and Tiatros. He is a lover of Goan causes. Currently he is
vacationing in Goa.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim,
Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.
