*PRESS NOTE*
FOR FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION *TAG to remember J. P. Souzalin, Dioginho D’Mello, Anthony D’Sa, Aristides, Greg…* Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will organize its monthly programme *‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ –* (Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years) on Monday, 23rd March 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Conference Hall, Tiatr Academy Goa, AS-1, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji Goa The artistes of tiatr stage who were born in the month of March and who are no more living will be remembered in the programme. These artistes are:- - *J. P. Souzalin* – a stalwart of Konkani stage who excelled in the staging of religious plays. - *Dioginho D’Mello* - a good composer, writer, director and singer who attracted the tiatr audience by singing songs in English and Konkani. - *Anthony D’Sa* – an excellent character actor who mesmerized the audience with his powerful performance. - *Aristides Dias* – an innovative writer, a good composer of songs and a playwright of excellence who always highlighted new issues through his tiatrs. - *Greg* – a versatile artiste who besides being a good comedian also performed female roles excellently. - *Bernard de Aldona* – a good singer whose songs are broadcast by All India Radio even today. - *Allen Costa* – contributed a lot to the Konkani Song with his melodious voice through All India Radio since Portuguese era. - *Cajdon D’Souza* – a prominent writer and director who has sincerely contributed towards the tiatr stage. - *Inacio de Canacona* – an excellent actor and singer who has also written and directed tiatrs. - *John Nazareth* – Has given his contribution to the tiatr stage as a writer and director besides being an actor. - *Patricio Pereira (Patrick Perry)* – has enriched the tiatr stage with his acting and singing abilities. - *Antonette de Calangute – *a good actor who played different roles with perfection and a singer with a melodious voice. - *Caetano Gomes – *a good writer, composer and singer. He also excelled in comedy roles. - *Anil Kumar – who passed away recently, was *a good writer, director, composer of lyrics whose contribution towards khell tiatr and tiatr cannot be forgotton. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. (Jose Alexandre Rodrigues) Member Secretary
