Sound and Light Konknni Play Report by Viju Mangalore
Mangalore, Mar 12: The first -ever sounds and lights play "Udenticho Chouto Rai", a 2-hour-long play staged at the St Agnes Special School open grounds was a grand success which was evident by the overwhelming crowd of over 4,000 people. The play, which was organised by the Konkani Natak Sabha, was directed by Dolla Mangalore and Wilfy Rebimbus directed its music. The spectacular show created history in the Konkani theatre world by adopting innovative methods of play presentation. A total of 10 stages and involved a total of 80 artistes. The music and the pre-recorded vocals received much appreciation. The soul- stirring scenes of the heinous killing of innocent babes by Herod's soldiers and the crucifixion of Jesus kept the audience spell bound. Bishop of Mangalore Fr Aloysius Paul D'Souza who spoke to the audience before the play admitted that the play was an apt media to tune up peoples lives during the season of lent. "Udenticho Chouto Rai", is a story about the magi from the east who visited Jesus after his birth and offered their precious gifts. The play is based on this legend written by an anonymous writer. Fr Ronald Serrao has penned the dialogues and Wilfy Rebimbus has scored music for the play. Claud D'Souza is the assistant director of the play. Over a 70 artistes have acted in the play.
