GOD'S PUNISHMENT FOR BJP MEN.

The news of Parricar’s resignation finally turned out to be a big joke like Parrikar himself who is considered as a big joker. Believing in God’s justice I am sure the Devine punishment is imminent when Parricar will be taught the Biblical principle of “sword beget sword”. His other two cabinet colleagues Francis D’Souza and Madkaicar were already taught  their lesson and because of this Francis D’Souza was deeply hurt. He was so much hurt that he lamented saying that stripping him of his portfolio was the reward for him for being sincerely faithful to BJP. 

Mr. Francis D’Souza I pity you because you have lowered the very good and dignified image of your father by using the language of the defeated beggar.  Your father who was so popular in Mapusa during those days will never speak in a defeated tone like defeated man and neither would join BJP knowing it is a party of anti-Christians and anti-minorities. By calling yourself as Hindu Christian you have not only disgraced yourself but you have also disgraced our Christianity.  Good that BJP has disgraced you by only kicking you out of the cabinet and not gone beyond. And Francis D’souza by lowering yourself to such a low and undignified level to please your Party Bosses    you expected greater reward for you but it did not fetch you the expected dividends. In the bargain you must have acquired lot of wealth but poor thing you  cannot get the peace to enjoy this wealth. Such wealth is nothing but a curse.

Mr. Francis and Mr. Madkaikar, what you faced from BJP was only a Trailer and not the full movie.  Wishnu Wagh is now converted into a fearful “Undir” while earlier he was like a Tiger from the deep jungle. You all BJP men and women who were acting like big ‘Dadas” will have to live like cockroaches and that time is approaching very fast.  Madcaicar who jaunted in Mumbai to spend the easily accumulated money by looting the people, feared no wrath of God because he had arrogant ambition to challenge the power of God that he wanted to build another Tower of Babel not in ancient Mesopotamia but in Old Goa closer to the Religious Monuments.  

Ignorant is he because he forgot the fact that those who failed to build the original Tower of Babel were the people who wanted to challenge God and since there is no power on this planet to challenge God’s power, the imminent result is defeat for the challenger.

Generally speaking what has happened to BJP in Goa now under Parricar was the punishment of God for robbing the Congress of  its clear victory. It was like Hitlerian “dadagiri”. The way the government is functioning in Goa it looks BJP is owning Goa. Parricar has created a hoax that without him nothing will move in Goa.  Heaven will not falle if he is no more.  Neither his party at the Centre and in Goa will feel anything.

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349.

TIATRO "CITIZEN" BY MORJIM GROUP.

Seen singing the opening solo above is Peter de Arambol

These days at Kala Academy Hall, Panjim, Tiatro competition is going on where from the huge attendance seen almost for every Tiatro which gives something or more than something very interesting for the attendees to carry home.  From what I have seen so far, I found most of the Tiatros in this competition are of much – much higher standard in all respects than the overwhelming number of our commercial Tiatros staged by the professional Tiatrists many of whom are still raw in this art especially the third grade vulgar comedians who are a disgrace not only on our Tiatros but more than that on our language Konkani and Goa which we are many times boasting as Saibachem Goem. If our Goem is really Saibachm Goem then we would not commit sinful act by displaying vulgarity in our performances. 

                     One of the scenes seen acting as father & daughter:Ophelia & Cyril

The greatest sickness of the commercial Tiatros is the Cancer of Vulgarity displayed in words and deeds too by a few of the Bastardised comedians who are all out to finish this great art of Tiatro from the Stage.  I saw so many times some of the regular goers for Tiatros many times when vulgarity raises its head on the stage then they, especially the decent families get up from their chairs and just walk out of the hall and never to return again.  The effect of this brutality is such that many regular Tiatro goers told me that because of the vulgarity introduced in our Tiatros surprisingly even by the supposed to be dignified directors, have put a full stop to see Tiatros.

    Seen above sing a Duo by Lobos brothers

                                        

                                    The very smart singer tiny boys enjoys singing their Duo

But in this competition you don’t find such vulgarity thank God for this.  Since there was not a single vulgar comedian nor any vulgarity promoter director, the competition Tiatro are going strong day by day.

          One of the best singers Bushan seen singing beautifully her Duet with her husband

Among the Tiatros in this competition so far I saw, the Tiatro “CITIZEN” staged by "Machi Mogi  Morjim Cultural Sanscrutic Saunstha, Morjim", I found better than other Tiatros in all respects, such as script, acting, Music, Side Show Songs and   direction. The Morjimkars deserve compliments for this efficiency especially Alexinho de Morjim who I was given to understand was the brain behind this Tiatro.

                                                    One of the concluding Scene
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The story revolves around Ophelia de Arambol who played the magnificent role of an upright Dpty. Collector and as her beloved father the role played by Cyril was equally magnificent.  The role of a Marathi servant by Lorna was of high grade. The high grade Kid Boxerian type of comedy, very witty, played by Alexinho de Morjim entertained the house full crowd beautifully.

                                   Singing a Quarter;Frazer-Connie-Alxinho de Morjim-Aires

In the Side  Show songs,  almost every singer rendered his/her song well including the two tiny boys Frenwyn  & Jone, Opening solo by Peter de Arambol, a duo by Lobo brothers – Hendry & Richard and Duet by  shining singing star Bushan and her husband Lajja.

                                                   The above youngster seen singing her solo

A.Veronica Fernandes.

TIATRO "PEDRO PORTUGUEZ" BY ANTHONY SYLVESTYER.

PEDRO  PORTUGUEZ

THe young Portuguez boy pleading for protection 

Written and directed by Anthony Sylvester the Tiatro “Pedro Portuguez’,  I SAW on 23^rd of this month at Panjim Kala Academy Hall starting at 7.45 PM with an attendance  of  over  75% of Hall capacity.

Seen above singing the Opening Chorus 

The tiatro was well performed by all the participating artistes  among whom Wilson Mazarello a seasoned artiste appropriately played the stellar role as PEDRO PORTUGUEZ with flawless Portuguez expressions.  Earlier his role as a small young boy without father and mother who were both killed during the forcible annexation of Goa by the rulers of “Ghanttianchem Raj” with their mighty Millitary power which was within a short time turned into A BIG ZERO by the Chinese, was played by Jone Cristo Alphonso who while pleading for a shelter protection for him from a Goan family, makes many among the audience cry. 

One of the Scenes where you see Bachan & Sharon

The roles of Sarpanch and Talathi played by Tony de Ribandar and veteran Clara respectively and who herself was fluent in Portuguese as seen from her expressions, played their roles well indicating their typical Goan way of extorting bribe from the locals.  Thru this disclosure they have once again disgraced the Panchayat and mainly  those  rascal Sarpanches  and Panch members who are shamelessly by forgetting their self respect and dignity extorting bribe for approving certain  documents.

Both the Bushans - husband and wife-rendering one of their duets

During those chaotic days of Goans when from 19-12-61 the mighty Indian Millitary marched over my sacred and virgin land called Goa which was known to produce great sages and intellectuals and other greats  like World renown Hypnotist Abe Faria, the Catholic Priestly class of revolutionaries and my neighbours who are known as Pinto revolutionaries and who being Priests tried to overthrow the Portuguese but unfortunately caught just when their revolution was about to start.

Bachan & Pedro Portuguez in one of the Scenes

The play was surrounded around three brothers one was a sort of adopted that is Portugueze  who is kown as Pedro Portuguez and the other two whose roles beautifully played by the genuine brothers Comedian Domnick and Comedian Luis Bachan, the former tried to push his adopted brother out of their house and sell their ancestral beautiful house for the non-Goan builder for the love of money. This proposal Pedro Portuguez objects and finally all the three brothers agree not to part with thir house.  Pedro Portuguez played a sterling role in impressing upon not only his brother but even to others never to give or sell their ancestral houses to the outsiders.  It is a pity even the portuguez indicated their patriotism and love for Goa but NOT OUR GOANS. 

Singing their duets are Wilson & Sharon

Then Pedro Portuguez opts to leave Goa  with a very heavy heart for Portugal with a firm promise to help any Goykar in distress in Portugal.

Seen Anthony San singing his solo

                                       Again both Bushans seen singing their another Duet 

Sharon played a good role of the wife of one of the brothers, her role to calm down the hot temper existing among the brothers was to be appreciated. Besides. Her “Cantos” which she delivered with her mellifluent voice are to be highly appreciated.

                                           Seen above Marcus Vaz singing his solo

The comedy part was very well played by Bachan assisted by Fatima especially when she plays the role of a “Dukornkan” selling liquor. Comedian Joana too played her role in furthering the comedy by acting as a old timer advocate.  

                                Seen above with her majestic personality is Sharon MazarelloR

The  Side Show songs were good but especial mention must be made to the solos of Marcus Vaz, Tony de Ribndar, Anthony San, the opening Chorus rendered by all the 4 singers as indicated in the photo No. 2,  the Duets of Wilson & Sharon Mazarello and that of Bushans – the style and the confidence  Bushan indicates while singing is really to be applauded and I do applaud her.

As a whole, the Tiatro was well staged and the director whom I know since a long time now as a great lover and promoter of Tiatro did his job well. I salute his direction and control over what was spoken and sung on the Stage because there was no duble meaning statement nor vulgarity mouthed by the comedians. This was the rare opportunity for the audience to see the Vulgarity Free Tiatro.

A.Veronica Fernandes