Congratulations to Domnick Fernandes the writer & director of the Tiatro “AMCHEM KHUIM CHUKTA …Sodun Kadd” which was staged on 14thof this month at Kala Academy Hall, Panjim, starting right in time at 7.30 PM. Though it was attended by less number of people yet it was well enacted by all the artistes who deserve compliments. It was a sheer pleasure to see some of the greats of yesteryears still acting so very well, namely Titta Pretto, Betty Ferns and Antonette Mendes coming all the way from Bombay especially to participate in this Tiatro along with the Goa based veteran Jessy Dias who played her small role very appropriately.
Antonette Mendes seen singing her solo.
Antonette Mendes rendered two beautiful solos with her mellifluent voice which was very pleasing to the ears. Her clarity, timing and delivery as usual were excellent and her voice was still evergreen. Betty Ferns did not lag behind showing all her former attributes afresh. Her stage excellence was still the same not losing much of her former charm and beauty. Titta Pretto though aged yet while performing his role he looked much younger. The current Goa based Tiatrists have to learn many things from the above oldies because they learnt their art from those great directors like J.P.Souzalin, C. Alvares, Prem Kumar and M. Boyer. Even their dress code was appropriate.
Seen above Wilmix & Sharon singing their duet.
The story of the Tiatro is based on our religious activities and the difference between Catholic faith and Believers. Michael Gracias plays an excellent role as Pastor of Believers while on the other side of the fence namely Wilimix, Sharon, Betty Ferns, Titta Pretto and others play their respective roles well. Commedian Neto with his flexible physique and philosophical terminology performed his comedy role very well. I can easily rate him as one of the best comedians in Goa.
Seen above in road scene Titta & Betty.
In the Side Show songs, Antonette Mendes, Titta Pretto, Wilmix & Sharon and Neves Oliveira rendered their songs well.
Above seen are Domnick, Betty, Antonette & Jessy.
Since the story of the Play is so relevant to the current happenings in our midst because of the blossoming of Believers in Goa and its effect on Catholics, I feel the Goa Church must take an initiative to stage this Tiatro in every Parish in Goa because there is a very good message in it. This message will be better delivered and easily understood from the Stage than from the Altar and Pulpit. Where our priests failed to give the correct message Tiatrist Domnick Fernandes coming all the way from Kuwait succeeded. He deserves encouragement and support to spread his Catholic faith message widely all over Goa and Church can do this.
Titta Pretto seen rendering his solo.
Writer and Director of this Tiatro is based in Kuwait where he is working and time permitting by doing lot of sacrifices he is taking part in activities for the promotion of Konkani, Church activities and Tiatros. He is a lover of Goan causes. Currently he is vacationing in Goa.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim,
Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.