Candolim village was known to produce many Tiatrists of great stature. The late Alexinho de Candolim, Young Menezes and Effie Fernandes were from this village. In this village lot of Tiatros were staged from the local Tiatrists as well as from outside. During the early days all the best directors staged their Tiatros in Candolim when there was no Mike System for those Tiatros. The first time Mike system used was in 1958/1959 by C. Alvares for his Tiatro AXEA, the entire cast with the exception of Jacinto Vaz came from Bombay.
Socorro de St. Cruz sings duet with his partner
My father was involved in organizing this Tiatro and the first thing Alvares enquired with my father was the efficiency of the Mike. When he got okay answer from my father, 2 hours before the start of the Tiatro he personally came to test and check the Mike system. This showed as a director Alvares’ concern for his direction and efficiency and because of this character he became the topmost director of Konkani Stage. May his soul rest in peace.
One scene where comedians Neto & Anita seen
On 16th of this month at Mapusa Hanuman Theatre, at 3.30 PM I attended the Tiatro “ZALL” written and directed by the well-known comedian John D’Silva. My Seat was on Row 5 but regretfully because of ugly Mike System most of the proceedings from the Stage were not audible with clarity. Then I realized that installation of Mike System was faulty and the victims of this faulty Mike system were the people occupying seats on the first 10 Rows.
Another scene where comedians Nato & John D'Silva seen
I understand that every director is aware of this problem but none bothers to bring it to the notice of the Hall management or do something to rectify this fault for the benefit of the audience who deserve fair treatment because they spend money to buy tickets to see the Tiatros. If any director of the caliber of C. Alvares was there he would surely do something otherwise he would shamelessly not stage his Tiatro in this Hall.
Seen above centre Anita, to the left is John D'Silva
After the Tiatro I came to know that many persons wanted to come to watch this Tiatro but they did not because of the faulty Mike system existing at Hanuman Theatre Mapusa.
Ron singing a trio with his partners
Since the Mike system was faulty, I could not follow the story properly neither the songs. In view of this on the basis of whatever little I listened I cannot give my correct assessment. Hence, I confine only to a few photos.
Francis de Tuem singing his solo.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.