TIATRO " KAXANVKAR" BY PRINCE JACOB.

 

 

 

On Wednesday, 8^th of this month in Panjim at Kala Academy Hall, I saw the new Tiatro “KAXANVKAR” written and directed by Prince Jacob, starting at 7.35 PM.  It was well attended by the crowd though some empty Chairs were visible

 

Annie Quadros on her solo.

 

Though the story is very simple and to pen down it one does not require high MinguelRodian caliber yet it was very meaningful and to make it so, surely one requires PremKumarian skill in projecting it and in directing it. And just because Prince Jacob has these qualities he made this Tiatro very interesting where he gives total adoration for traditional and ancestral home business which he stresses the present generation must follow.  How this is brought into reality one can see by watching this Tiatro “KAXANVKAR”.

 

Valency in romantic scene

 

The young girl from Calangute Miss Valency stole more show by displaying her real qualities of a young and matured artiste.  Her dress code was excellently attractive, delivery was very clear and singing was good.  Jose’s role of a brother was very good as usual and Edel was on top of the Ladder in his role of a boyfriend/fiancé of Valency.  It was a very attractive and romantic pair.

 

One more scene

 

However, the major credit for the success of this Tiatro goes to veteran but still youthful and attractive Annie Quadros who this time played the role of a mother.  In this role to make it very appropriate, she displayed all the required qualities very meticulously.  As usual, both the comedian brothers Prince Jacob and Humbert shouldered the responsibility of performing comedy roles, of course to the satisfaction of the audience.  

Cajetan de Curtorim on his solo

  

In the side show songs though there was no strong push to rise to the expected level yet every singer made an attempt to impress upon the audience but Cajetan de Curtorim, Annie Quadros, Ignatius de Xelvonn, Prince Jacob & Humbert and Valency each put an extra effort to satisfy the audience. 

 Yet another scene: Valency in Center.

 

As a whole, the audience liked this Tiatro and Prince Jacob as usual succeeded in giving something new to the audience for which I applaud Prince Jacob and his troupe. 

                                           Ignatius de Xelvon on his solo.




A.    Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.  

CALANGUTE-ARPORA NEW BRIDGE.

Seen above the new Bridge, both sides.

 

The new Bridge at Arpora – Calangute was inaugurated by the Defence Minister of India Mr. Manohar Parrikar on Friday, 10^th of this month in the presence of a large gathering of villagers from neighbouring villages namely Calangute, Candolim, Sinquerim, Arpora, Nagoa, Baga and Parra. The main dignitaries who attended this function were the Chief Minister of Goa Mr. Parsenkar, PWD Minister Sudin Dhavlikar, local MLA Michael Lobo, former Pe. Cur of Candolim and now the current Pe. Vigar of Calangute Church Fr. Cypriano D’Silva and others. Missing on the scene were Calangute Panchayat representatives. Since this Bridge is linking Arpora with Calangute, the representative of Calangute Panchayat would have given a better look at the inauguration function.

 

Seen above is new Bridge, one side.

 

The old Bridge was in bad condition since a long time now, even during my schooling days at Arpora when for 8 years every day I was crossing this Bridge from Candolim on my Cycle. Almost every successive MLA from the point of first MLA Mr. J.M.D’Souza promised to do something for this Bridge but everybody failed.  Where everybody failed the current MLA Michael Lobo with perseverance and hard work succeeded in giving the new parallel Bridge. 

Seen above Michael Lobo & Dhavalikar

 

Luckily Mr. Lobo succeeded because his party BJP is ruling in Goa but similarly during the two terms of former defeated Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes, his party Congress was also ruling in Goa and yet he failed. This proves the dynamism and efficiency of Lobo in satisfying the needs of the constituents. In Calangute constituency roads have been repaired and done beautifully especially in the segments where the local Panchayats lent their full support to the local MLA. Road developments have been hampered only in the segments where the local Panchayats created hurdles for the local MLA to proceed smoothly. 

 

Seen attendees

 

I admire MLA Michael Lobo for his drive in developing his constituency but would not accept it as a favour from him nor from his ruling party BJP.  It was Lobo’s duty to fulfill his promise and that he did fulfill this promise is a great feat. 

 

A.  Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel: 7507394349.

 

 

 

 

TIATRO "REPORTER".

Jr. Sylvester Vaz sings opening solo. 

 

On 8th of this month I saw the new Tiatro “REPORTER” by Francis de Tuem at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Margao, starting at 3.35 pm and it was attended by the capacity crowd comprising 1000 + attendees. Though this is just the beginning yet the flood of crowd attending this show indicates the name and fame of the director who when after a brief period of working in Kuwait returned to Goa, some Goans in Kuwait made comments that he should not return but stay in Kuwait and make some money. It was a very wise decision of Francis de Tuem to say bi-bi to Kuwait because his need in Goa is imperative where he can fight for Goan causes from the Stage and in the bargain he can also make some money. Success is his, thanks to Lucasinho Ribeiro who initiated this art of Tiatro for others to follow and create progressive changes in our society besides getting plenty of popularity for them.

 

 

A scene where Reporter interviews Davlikar

 

A few months back I was interviewed by one American lady based in Bangalore, she was the representative of “Yahoo” in India.  When she requested me for an Interview on Tiatro and Tiatrists, I asked her how she knows me.  She replied,  Yahoo people are keeping abreast of this subject by reading my articles and reviews in Goa-Kranti and other sites on Internet.  Since Yahoo prepares some papers on Tiatro and Tiatrists, I was selected with the impression that I am a knowledgeable person in this field.  During the course of an interview, she asked me the standing of Francis de Tuem the Goan political singer.  This indicates that the image of Francis de Tuem is spread  even at international level.  It was a very proud moment for me to know the image of Goan Tiatrists rattling not only at Goa level but also at global level.  This is the power of Tiatro and Tiatrists.

Seen Francis de Tuem singing his political solo

 

The Tiatro “Reporter” is fully revolved around political arena where the focus of attention is a lady Reporter enacted nicely by Anita.  In this episode, there are latest interviews even on the subject of Bikini and Convent School.  The role of Dawlikar played by the artiste was very interesting and appropriate. The majestic role of a majestic politician played by ever shining Aplon is to be appreciated, so too of Sylvester Vaz.  The comedy roles played by all the comedians deserve highest compliments though they are all new faces, at least to me. 

Duo of father and son - Sylvester Vaz

 

Among the songs that deserve special mention  here are of Sylvester Vaz’s solo, a duo by Marcus Vaz along with his yesteryears Tiatrist father Master Vaz, Francis de Tuem’s solo and a duo by Sylvester Vaz and his son.

 

One more scene

 

Since this Tiatro is going to be staged almost all over Goa, I desist from giving details of the entire story but suggest everyone to watch this Tiatro because it is worth watching.

Well done Francis de Tuem.

 

                                           Father & Son duo - Master Vaz & Marcus


A.    Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.