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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years...* *'*Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas' - (Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years) a monthly programme organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa will be held on 13th February 2014 at 4.00 pm at the Conference hall of Tiatr Academy of Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji. On this occasion veteran tiatr artistes Smt. Felcy Fernandes will speak on the works of these late artistes. The tiatr artistes who were born in the month of February and who are no more with us will be remembered in the programme. They are:- *Kid Boxer* Kid Boxer was a writer, director, singer and actor who have contributed a lot to the development of tiatr in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. His songs full of fun and sarcasm are still alive in the minds of tiatr goers. *Miss Mohana* Miss Mohana was a courageous female artiste who stepped on the tiatr stage in spite of numerous social hurdles. She was an excellent actress and a singer too. She inspired many girls to come on the tiatr stage to serve the tiatr. *Rom Tony* Rom Tony is another good composer of songs of the tiatr stage. He was also a good writer and director of tiatrs. He was a member of Rom-Rem-Rod trio which mesmerized the tiatr audience with their meaningful songs in the 1960s and 70s. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the function in large numbers. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For favour of Publication* *TAG’s 5th Popular Tiatr Festival from 10th February, Request Applications* The 5th Popular Tiatr Festival of the popular tiatrs organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa will be held from 10th February to 25th February, 2014 at 3:30 p.m at the Gomant Vidya Niketan, Margao. All together 12 popular tiatrs who have completed 30 performances from 1stJanuary, 2013 to 29 th January, 2014 can participate in this competition. Interested applicants can apply on the prescribed application forms available at the Ticket Counter, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao and TAG’s office at Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji on or before 30th January, 2014. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
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*Press Note* *For favour of Publication.* *Six Khell/Khell Tiatr Veterans to be honoured with Lifetime Contribution Award- TAG* Every year on 24th October Tiatr Academy celebrates the birth anniversary of late. Rosario Rodrigues one of the stalwarts of Khell Tiatr. On this occasion TAG also presents ‘Lifetime Contribution to Khell/Khell Tiatr stage Awards’ to five Khell/Khell Tiatr personalities who are over 60 years of age and have contributed towards the Khell/Khell Tiatr stage during their life time. However this year this Award will be bestowed on six such personalities namely Shri. Jess Fernandes, Shri. Alcino Furtado, Shri. Sebastiao Carvalho, Smt. Carmin Rodrigues, Shri. Antonio Manuel Pereira, Smt. Netty Carneiro. The Award Carries a cash burse of Rs 2/-, a Memento, Shawl and a Citation. The Award will be presented on 24th October 2013,at 6.30 p.m. at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium, Panjim. Shri. Dayanand Mandrekar, Hon. Minister for Art Culture, will be the Chief Guest on the occasion and will present the awards. Smt. Clara Dias a Versatile Actress of the Tiatr Khell Tiatr stage will be the Guest of honour. There will also be a Musical Programme of Kantaram and Comedy Skits on the occasion presented by Shri. Cyril Andrade (Dotor) and his troupe namely Osvy Viegas,Benny de Aldona,Reginaldo de Panchwadi, Cajie de Curtorim, Cajie de Kakoda, Roma, Carmina, Celto de Benaulim, Pitush and Agnelo. Music will be provided by Seby and his troupe. All Tiatr Khell Tiatr lovers are invited to be present for the function. * * *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
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* * *Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas to be held on 08th October* Every month Tiatr Academy Goa organizes a special programme to remember tiatr artiste who were born in a particular month and who are no more with us today. The artistes who were born in the month of October and who have contributed a lot for the development of tiatr its song and music will be remembered with a special programme to be organized by Tiatr Academy Goa on 08th October 2013 at 4.00 pm. at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal Panjim. Shri. John Claro Fernandes and Shri. Anil Kumar well known tiatr personalities will speak on the occasion and will highlight the works of this great artistes. The artistes who were born in the month of October are M. Boyer, Robin Vaz, H. Briton, Rosario Rodrigues, Christopher Leitao, Lucas Fernandes, Joao Boavida German D’Costa, Dr. Simon C. Fernandes, Antonio Jose Pereira and Fr. Planton Faria. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Tomazinho Releases Mario Menezes’ Beiman Kir Published by TAG* “Language is a language and the script cannot define the standard of a language as long as it delivers the message across ”, Tragedy King Mario Menezes expressed during the release of his tiatr script *‘Beiman Kir’* on Sunday, 22nd September 2013 at TAG’s Conference Hall at Campal. A diehard fan of Konkani writer late Reginaldo Fernandes who was also known as ‘Romanxincho Patxai’ , Mario stated that It pained him when the devnagri lobby stated that Reginald’s writings were below standard. He said that late reginaldo’s over 200 novels in Romi Konkani written by him during his lifetime had created a sensation amongst the Romi Konkani readers of those times. Speaking further he said that it is not late to demand equal status for Romi in the language Act. He requested the priests and Tiatrists to unitedly launch an agitation in this regards. He also hoped that the government puts into practice the language Act immediately. It is only then one will realize the need for Konkani in Romi script. He thanked the present President Shri. Prince Jacob and the committee members for publishing Beiman Kir though it was given at the time of previous committee. He also thanked Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo former President of TAG who was the chief Guest on the occasion for starting this scheme during his tenure of which Mario was also the council member. He gave full credit to Mr. Cardozo for his efforts to maintain the tiatr format and stated the tiatr audience could witness back again the variety in tiatr songs like duets, trios, quartets, etc. Mario also thanked the Member Secretary Shri Victor de Sa, TAG’s staff and especially the Cultural Organiser Shri. Joy Fernandes for his extraordinary efforts in getting the book published. He also expressed his sincere gratitude to his close friend and well-known tiatr artiste Lawry Travasso for taking care of the Cantos in his tiatr. Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest Shri Tomazinho Cardozo supported Mario’s statement on Romi Script and gave two instances wherein the Devanagri Lobby made use of literature in Roman Konkani Script for obtaining due recognition for Konkani. The first one was in 1976 when the Sahitya Academy recognized Konkani as an independent Language. It was the literature in Konkani Romi Script which came to the rescue . Another instance was when one of the strong Marathi Protagonist wrote an article stating that Marathi existed in Goa before Konkani he stated that Advocate Uday Bembre a strong Devnagri Konkani protagonist who is all out to destroy Romi Konkani wrote an article refuting the contention that Marathi existed before Konkani by producing details of literature in Romi Konkani as a proof that Konkani existed much before that. Lambasting the Devnagri lobby for sabotaging Romi Konkani he said that it was through fraudulent means that only Devanagri Script found its place in the language Act denying a rightful place to Roman Konkani Script in the act. Congratulating Mario on the release of his book ,the former TAG President requested the Tiatr writers to make use of TAG’s schemes to get their tiatr scripts published in book form which will not only keep them alive forever but also will support the cause for creating more literature in Romi Konkani Script. Citing another example that it is the need of the hour for Tiatr to be highlighted at the national level, he stated that in a recently held national seminar in Karnataka on Indian dramas wherein for the first time in the 121 years of tiatr history a paper on tiatr was presented by him and to the surprise of everybody present to know that there exists such a rich cultural art form known as the as the Tiatr in Goa. He further stated that the paper presented will be published shortly along with other papers presented. He also requested TAG to publish as many publications as possible of tiatrs and also organize critical appreciations on the published tiatr scripts by inviting well known Konkani writers and get the same published so that the tiatr benefits from such discussions and also documentation is created which will be fruitful for the all round development of tiatr in the future. Speaking earlier on the occasion the Vice-President of TAG Shri. Joe Rose in his welcome speech said that the number two has a special significance as it is Mario’s second book, TAG’s 22nd publication and is released on 22ndwhich incidentally happens to be Mario’s late Mother’s birthday to whom he has dedicated the book. Fr Nevel Gracias a well known writer and director of the tiatr stage who spoke on the book highlighted the pros in the script and stated it hardly had any flaws wherein the writer has taken due care to maintain the tiatr format having seven Pod’des(scenes) five cantos and comedy which is directly linked to the play. Member Secretary Shri. Victor de Sa in his thanksgiving speech
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *TAG To Release Mario Menezes’ Tiatr Script ‘Beiman Kir’* Tiatr Academy of Goa will release ‘Beiman Kir’, a tiatr script by ‘Tragedy King’, Mario Menezes a versatile writer and director of the Tiatr Stage on Sunday, 22nd September 2013, at 4:00 pm at the TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji Goa. The Script written by Mario Menezes was adjudged second best script at TAG’s 1st Popular Tiatr Festival. Till date Mario has written and directed 22 tiatrs most of which have been commercial hits.** Shri. Tomazinho Cardozo, Editor of Amcho Avaz and former President of Tiatr Academy will be the Chief Guest and will release the book. Fr Nevel Gracias a well-known Tiatr writer and director will speak on the book and express his opinion on the book. Shri Joe Rose, Vice-President of TAG will preside over the function. The book is published by TAG under its scheme ‘Preservation of Tiatr Literature’. So far TAG has published 21 publications on different aspects of tiatr including research work. All tiatr lovers are invited to attend the function. * * *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For favour of publication* * * *Fr. Planton Faria No More – TAG Condoles Death.* Born on 20th October 1940 and hailing from Cuncolim Fr. Planton Faria has left his imprints on the tiatr stage by contributing immensely towards this great art form. During his life time he has written, directed and produced many tiatrs. He has written and directed 18 tiatrs besides 10 of his tiatrs were aired on the All india radio. Some of the well known tiatrs written and directed by Fr. Faria are ‘Monxakullacho Soddvondar’,’Tukach Lagon’,’Kallokantlo Suria’,’Somazacho Dusman’, ‘Kalljivont Jeena’,’bhagivont Paul’, ‘Jezu Krist’, ‘Suttka’, ‘Jivitachi Zor’,etc. Besides contributing towards the tiatr stage, his contribution to the Goan Literature is also commendable. His tiatr ‘Xanticho Dutt’ has been published in book form.Fr Planton Faria has received several awards for his works on the tiatr stage as well as the literary field. Recipient of Konkani Bhaxa Mandal’s award for his book Tujea Moga Khatir, Fr Faria has also won awards for his tiatr books ‘Tukach lagon’, ‘Kalljivont Jeena’ besides ‘Kunkolle Mahan Ganv’ presented by kala Academy Goa. Besides this the Government of Goa has also conferred on him the prestigious Goa State Cultural Award for literature and the Tiatr Academy of Goa has awarded him with the Lifetime Contribution to tiatr Stage Award 2010. In his death the tiatr stage has suffered a big loss and on behalf of the whole tiatr fraternity Tiatr Academy of Goa condoles the death of this great personality. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary * * *
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*Press Note* *For favour of Publication* * * *‘ Mhozo Des Mahan 2013’- Jesus and Mary Sarvajanik High School, Carambolim Lifts the title * ‘ Mhozo Des Mahan-2013’ an Inter School Choreographic dance Competition on Konkani Songs on Patriotism, National Integration and Communal Harmony was organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa on Monday, 26th August 2013 at 10.00 a.m at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium, Panaji wherein 24 Schools from all over Goa took part . The competition was held with the sole intention of promoting and inculcating the love for patriotism, National integration and communal harmony amongst the children through our mother tongue Konkani. The 1st Prize of Rs 7000/- plus a Memento and a Certificate was baged by Jesus and Mary Sarvajanik High School, Carambolim. A.J.de Almeida High School,Ponda and St. Mary’s High School,Varca baged the 2nd and 3rd Prize of Rs 5000/- and 3000/- respectively along with a Memento and a Certificate . Our Lady of the Rosary HighSchool, Donapaula was given a Consolation Prize comprising of a Memento and a Certificate. Supriya Sawant of Vidhya Vihar High School Thana, Cortalim was adjudged the Best Choreographer and was awarded Rs 2000/- plus a Memento and a Certificate. Dr. Wilfred Mesquita, Commissioner, N.R.I Affairs was the Chief Guest on the occasion and presented the Awards in the presence of Shri. Prince Jacob, and Shri.Joe Rose President and Vice President of TAG and Member Secretary Shri.Victor de Sa. The competition was judged by well know personalities from the dance field. Snaden Shawn and Adolfina Abreo. The function was Compered by Shri. Joy Fernandes, Cultural Organizer. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary* N.B. Attached photo of 1st Prize Winner.
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* * * *Remembering Tiatr Artistes of Yester Years* Tiatr Academy Goa every month organizes a special programme to remember tiatr artistes who were born in a particular month and who are no more with us today. The artistes of tiatr stage who are born in the month of September and are no more living who will be remembered in the programme are Prem Kumar, Seby Coutinho, Philomena Braz, Peter D’Costa, Khadda Minguel and Remmie Colaco. This Month the programme will be held on 05th September 2013 at 4.00 pm. at Black Box Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Shri. Osvi S. C. L. Viegas and Shri. William Fernandes well known tiatr personalities will speak on the occasion and will highlight the works of this great artistes. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. Victor de Sa Member Secretary
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*Press Note* *For favour of Publication* * * *‘ Mhozo Des Mahan – 2013’ Promoting Patriotism through dance* For the last three years Tiatr Academy of Goa has been organising ‘ Mhozo Des Mahan-2013’ an Inter School Choreographic dance Competition on Konkani Songs on Patriotism, National Integration and Communal Harmony. This year the event will be held on Monday, 26th August 2013 at 10.00 a.m at the Institute Menezes Braganza Auditorium, Panaji. The competition is held with the sole intention of promoting and inculcating the love for patriotism, National integration and communal harmony amongst the children through our mother tongue Konkani. All together 24 schools will participate in this event. The successful groups will be presented with cash prizes besides mementos and certificates. Dr. Wilfred Mesquita, Commissioner, N.R.I Affairs will be the Chief Guest. The competition will be judged by well know personalities from the dance field. Jason Viegas, Snaden Shawn and Albertina Abreu. All are invited to witness the event and encourage the children. *Victor de Sa* *Member Secretary*
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*Press Note* *For Favour of Publication* *Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas to be held on 15th July* Tiatr Academy Goa will organize its monthly programme *‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’* dedicated to the memories of the tiatr artistes who are no more living and who have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr in the past. The artistes who were born in a particular month will be remembered in the programme. The artistes of yester years who were born in the month of July are *A.M.B. Rose, Alexinho de Candolim, Domnick Vaz, Carmo Rod, Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, Antonio Moraes, Joao Inacio D’Souza and Thomas Aguelino Fernandes (Peter Champion).* * * In order to remember these artistes a special programme is organized on Monday, 15th July 2013 at 4.00pm at the Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. On this occasion veteran tiatr artistes Shri. Anil Kumar and Shri. Cosma Fernandes will speak on the works of these late artistes. The contribution of these stalwarts of the tiatr stage in brief is:- *A.M.B.Rose* Ambrosio Carlisto Piedade Fernandes who was popularly known as A.M.B. Rose hails from Aldona and was the father of legendary singer Alfred Rose. Born on 31st July 1899 A.M.B Rose contributed immensely for the tiatr stage. He himself staged two of this own productions *‘Ghatkeponnacho Inam’* and * ‘Jadu’*. He died on 6th April 1982. *Alexinho de Candolim* Incidently this year happens to be the 100th Birth Anniversary of Alexinho de Candolim. Alexinho Fernandes known as Alexinho de Candolim hails from Candolim, Bardez Goa. Born on 9th July 1913 he wrote, directed and staged about 26 tiatrs. His most popular tiatrs were *‘Goycho Posorkar’, ‘Ram Ram Bauji’, ‘To Bhavtto Dhormacho’ *and* ‘Amchea Xetachi Pavnni’*. A progressive writer and director of his times Shri. Alexinho de Candolim died on 16th July 1963. *Domnick Vaz* Domnick Vaz a fine composer and a singer hails from Varca, Salcete Goa. Born on 6th july 1929 Domnick Vaz contributed a lot for the development of tiatr particularly to songs ‘Kantaram’. His songs were meaningful and people always appreciated his singing. He also composed songs for many audio cassettes which became hit. *Carmo Rod* Carmo Rod was also a prominent singer of tiatr stage. Born on 16th July 1939 Carmo Rod hailed from Assolna, Salcete Goa. He had a beautiful voice and could sing songs in Konkani as well as in English. Beacause of his attractive voice he was requested to sing the immortal number ‘*Nach Atanche’* from the film *‘Nirmonn’* . During Opinion Poll in 1967 Carmo Rod Sang a solo *‘Don Panam’* which aroused feeling amoung the true Goans. He expired on 13th August 1975. *Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa* Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, a Catholic priest and great lover of Konkani was a talented writer. Born on 20th July 1953 and hailing from Varca, Fr. Freddy was a founder member of Dalgado Konkani Akademi and published a magazine named ‘Gulab’ in Konkani in Romi Script which have become very popular amoung the Goans and Goans world wide. He has written and produced hit tiatrs like ‘Niz Mog’, ‘Utt Goykara’, ‘Ghorabo’,’Khata Pita dev Dita’ and has produced a number of Konkani audio albums namely ‘Goychem Git’, ‘Niz Mog’, ‘Jivit’,’Goyacho Manddo’,’Mother Theresa’, ect. *Antonio Moraes* Born on 13th July 1924 at Benaulim has dedicatedly served the Konkani stage particularly the Khell-Tiatr stage for many years. He has been a very good director, musician and a writer. He had written and directed more than 50 Khell-Tiatrs some of which are ‘Sorg’, ‘Mhojim Bhurgim, ‘Onupkari Put’ ,etc. He was an excellent player of trumpet, drum and base guitar and was awarded Goa State Cultural Award for music in 2006-2006. *Joao Inacio D’Souza* Born on 2nd July 1921 Joao Inacio D’Souza hailed from Mapusa, Bardez Goa. He was an exemplary novel writer and has written number of novels in Konkani in Romi Script. He has also written and presented one act plays on All India Radio. Besides this he has composed and sing Konkani kantaram. *Thomas Aguelino Fernandes (Peter Champion)* One of the most versatile comedians of tiatr stage Peter Champion hailed from Cortalim and was born on 21st July 1932. He was also known for his comedy solos and was member of the group ‘Young Stars of Goa’ of his times. Peter Champion has also written and produced tiatrs and ‘Bacro Kut Zalem?’ was one of his famous tiatr. All tiatr lovers are requested to attend the programme. *Victor de Sa* Member Secretary
