*PRESS NOTE* FOR FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION
*TAG to remember Tiatr Artistes of Yester years on 25th May.* The history of Goan Tiatr dates back to 1892. Since then the tiatr stage has produced many versatile actors who served this stage with great dedication and humility. Every month Tiatr Academy of Goa organises a special programme, ‘*Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’* to remember these late Tiatr artistes and their contribution in the field of tiatr who were born in particular month and are no more with us today. The artistes born in the month of May and are not living who will be remembered are: *Ermelin Cardoz:- * Ermelina began her career as a film actress at the age of 17. She has acted in more than 40 films produced by India’s well known film producers like Prithviraj Kapoor and was a popular name in the Silent films on the Indian Screen. . She was brought on the tiatr stage by her husband Saib Rocha. She not only acted in the tiatrs of Saib Rocha but also in the tiatrs produced and directed by other versatile tiatr directors like A. R. Souza Ferrao who cast her in his tiatr ‘Almam Sorgar Vetat’. *Cruz Jazzwala: * Cruz Jazzwala, at the age of 12 was composing. songs and also taught the village boys and girls to act in *Khells* and *Zagors*. In the year 1921, he came to Bombay to pursue his further studies. At this time he got an opportunity to present his own play in the Goan Institute Hall. Thereafter late J. P. Souzalin introduced Cruz in one of his tiatr. Soon Cruz started getting offers from all the stalwarts of tiatr like Saib Rocha, Anthony D’Sa,. Souza Ferrao, Minguel Rod, etc. Anther exemplary quality which Cruz possessed was composing Goan folk songs (Mandos and Dulpods). Cruz recorded his mandos on HMV Records which became so popular that some of his *mandos* are still being sung today *Mossulini Vales de Menezes:* Mossulini Menezes was not only a playwright and tiatr artiste but also a renowned freedom fighter of Goa who fought fearlessly to free Goa from the clutches of Portuguese rule. Born on 8th May 1924 Mossulini hailed from Tivim, Bardez Goa. He was also a social worker and had love for education. Some of his famous tiatrs are ‘Raoji Rane’, ‘Padrichem Bondd’ and ‘Martyr de Cuncolim’. Since he was a freedom fighter his tiatrs were basically influenced by the freedom movement. *Santiago Pereira:* Born on 22nd May 1912 at Cottombi in Quepem Taluka, Santiago learnt to play violin, saxophone, bass, trumpet and clarinet from parochial school and joined famous band of Domingos Mestri. Inspired by Khadda Minguel’s *khells*, he started training village young boys in* khells* for Carnaval at the very young age of 17. People used to appreciate his direction and compositions so much that he was very much in demand in other villages also. *Kamat de Assolna:* Kamat de Assolna was probably the most educated tiatrist of his time. He was a born singer. His melodious voice was liked by all tiatro audiences. He reached a level when his very entry for a song on the stage was received with a big applause and still bigger applause at the end of the song. Such was the depth of his compositions. Kamat did not remain as just a singer. He soon started acting and took up key roles. Because of his handsome looks Directors offered him the Hero’s role.which Kamat did with full justification. He has sung many songs on HMV Records and are broadcast on All India Radio regularly. He also wrote and stage many tiatrs which includes 1) *Maim Ho Guneanv Tuzo* 2) *Votlaim Toxem Bhor* 3) *Dothik Lagon* and 4) *Mhozo Khuris* *Barnabe Saluzinho D’Costa:* Hailing from Chinchinnim, Salcete, Barnabe Saluzinho D’Costa was born on 27 th May 1929. He was a member of Young Stars of Goa troupe. He was a fine actor, composer and singer. He brushed shoulders with stalwarts of tiatr like Jacint Vaz and others. *Rio Rosa:* Rio Rosa stepped on Konkani tiatr stage at very young age in the tiatr of J. P. Souzalin. He also acted in tiatrs of other stalwarts of Konkani stage like Young Mendes, Alfred Rose and C. Alvares. He staged many tiatrs in Mumbai including *‘Sotenas’*. He was a fine composer and a singer. He has also contributed to Goan folklore. *‘Dis Ravleam Mezun’* and *‘Kharvi’* are his famous *mando* and folk song. He has also produced an album entitled *‘Zaunchim Nhoi Doxim’*. This month’s programme will be held on 25th May 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Conference Hall of Tiatr Academy Goa, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. (*Jose Alexandre Rodrigues)* Member Secretary
