TIATRO “NOVO DIS UDETANAM….”
On Thursday, 3rdof this month, I saw the first show of the new Tiatro “NOVO DIS UDETANA” by comedian Joana, in Panjim at Kala Academy A/c Hall, starting at 7.55 instead of at 7.15 thus putting many attendees into inconvenience for being late to go home especially when it was raining. Directos in future should try to adhere to the given timing and avoid taking the audience for granted.
Comedian Joana sings her solo.
This Tiatro was attended by a good number of audience though it was not a full house. Since it was the first show, the artistes at least some of them looked not ready in doing their home work well as it was seen in their jittery roles. The story was good and worth admiring especially in context with the religious teachings where the director easily surpassed the role of the Church and Priests. To give a gist of the story, it revolves around family discipline at home and also to the society to remember God “Novo Dis Udetana”.
Mario Menezes & Juzu sing their duo.
The major and important role in this Tiatro was magnificently played by Juzu as patriarch of the family who was well assisted by veteran Sabina as his wife. The others who played their roles well deserving their mention were Mario Menezes, Rosy Alvares and all the three comedians, namely Joana, Agostinho and Selvy.
Saby de Divar sings his solo.
Though story wise it was a good Tiatro yet it did not reach to its pedestal as it looked more like a drab affair. There was unnecessary screaming and shouting, even while singing there was no serenity in their voices. It did not reach to the level of our earlier days Tiatros where one could easily feel the charm and thrill.
The concluding scene of the Play.
In the Sideshow songs, the first song of the show, a solo by Joana was good but it could have been more attractive if she had to do a fine tuning of her hard voice otherwise she looked very majestic with her attractive personality wearing a beautiful red Saree. Mario Menezes duo with Juzu was well rendered but with melodious voice it could have been better. Felix de Divar rendered his solo well so too Lawry Travasso. The song Rosy Alvares rendered along with her young colleague was beautiful.
Rosy Alvares and her colleague sing their song.
Since this was the first show, I hope the director will make efforts to bring it to much higher level in the next performances.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim,
Goa.