Candolim village was
known to produce many Tiatrists of great stature. The late Alexinho de Candolim, Young Menezes
and Effie Fernandes were from this village. In this village lot of Tiatros were
staged from the local Tiatrists as well as from outside. During the early days all the best directors
staged their Tiatros in Candolim when there was no Mike System for those
Tiatros. The first time Mike system used
was in 1958/1959 by C. Alvares for his Tiatro AXEA, the entire cast with the
exception of Jacinto Vaz came from Bombay.
Socorro de St. Cruz sings duet with his partner
My father was involved
in organizing this Tiatro and the first thing Alvares enquired with my father
was the efficiency of the Mike. When he
got okay answer from my father, 2 hours before the start of the Tiatro he
personally came to test and check the Mike system. This showed as a director Alvares’ concern for
his direction and efficiency and because of this character he became the
topmost director of Konkani Stage. May
his soul rest in peace.
One scene where comedians Neto & Anita seen
On 16th of this month
at Mapusa Hanuman Theatre, at 3.30 PM I attended the Tiatro “ZALL” written and
directed by the well-known comedian John D’Silva. My Seat was on Row 5 but
regretfully because of ugly Mike System most of the proceedings from the Stage
were not audible with clarity. Then I realized that installation of Mike System
was faulty and the victims of this faulty Mike system were the people occupying
seats on the first 10 Rows.
Another scene where comedians Nato & John D'Silva seen
I understand that every
director is aware of this problem but none bothers to bring it to the notice of
the Hall management or do something to rectify this fault for the benefit of
the audience who deserve fair treatment because they spend money to buy tickets
to see the Tiatros. If any director of
the caliber of C. Alvares was there he would surely do something otherwise
he would shamelessly not stage his Tiatro in this Hall.
Seen above centre Anita, to the left is John D'Silva
After the Tiatro I came
to know that many persons wanted to come to watch this Tiatro but they did not
because of the faulty Mike system existing at Hanuman Theatre Mapusa.
Ron singing a trio with his partners
Since the Mike system
was faulty, I could not follow the story properly neither the songs. In view of this on the basis of whatever
little I listened I cannot give my correct assessment. Hence, I confine only to a few photos.
Francis de Tuem singing his solo.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.
