Jr. Sylvester Vaz sings opening solo.
On 8th of this month I saw the new Tiatro “REPORTER” by Francis de Tuem at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Margao, starting at 3.35 pm and it was attended by the capacity crowd comprising 1000 + attendees. Though this is just the beginning yet the flood of crowd attending this show indicates the name and fame of the director who when after a brief period of working in Kuwait returned to Goa, some Goans in Kuwait made comments that he should not return but stay in Kuwait and make some money. It was a very wise decision of Francis de Tuem to say bi-bi to Kuwait because his need in Goa is imperative where he can fight for Goan causes from the Stage and in the bargain he can also make some money. Success is his, thanks to Lucasinho Ribeiro who initiated this art of Tiatro for others to follow and create progressive changes in our society besides getting plenty of popularity for them.
A scene where Reporter interviews Davlikar
A few months back I was interviewed by one American lady based in Bangalore, she was the representative of “Yahoo” in India. When she requested me for an Interview on Tiatro and Tiatrists, I asked her how she knows me. She replied, Yahoo people are keeping abreast of this subject by reading my articles and reviews in Goa-Kranti and other sites on Internet. Since Yahoo prepares some papers on Tiatro and Tiatrists, I was selected with the impression that I am a knowledgeable person in this field. During the course of an interview, she asked me the standing of Francis de Tuem the Goan political singer. This indicates that the image of Francis de Tuem is spread even at international level. It was a very proud moment for me to know the image of Goan Tiatrists rattling not only at Goa level but also at global level. This is the power of Tiatro and Tiatrists.
Seen Francis de Tuem singing his political solo
The Tiatro “Reporter” is fully revolved around political arena where the focus of attention is a lady Reporter enacted nicely by Anita. In this episode, there are latest interviews even on the subject of Bikini and Convent School. The role of Dawlikar played by the artiste was very interesting and appropriate. The majestic role of a majestic politician played by ever shining Aplon is to be appreciated, so too of Sylvester Vaz. The comedy roles played by all the comedians deserve highest compliments though they are all new faces, at least to me.
Duo of father and son - Sylvester Vaz
Among the songs that deserve special mention here are of Sylvester Vaz’s solo, a duo by Marcus Vaz along with his yesteryears Tiatrist father Master Vaz, Francis de Tuem’s solo and a duo by Sylvester Vaz and his son.
One more scene
Since this Tiatro is going to be staged almost all over Goa, I desist from giving details of the entire story but suggest everyone to watch this Tiatro because it is worth watching.
Well done Francis de Tuem.
A. Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel: 7507394349.
