TIATR MOGI
Misunderstandings and doubts are seeds sown by the evil to take vengeance on the good. To an extent, doubts arising in love are a sign of over dependance and dynamism of love, but then when doubt reigns supreme, love takes a backseat and the result is frustration, destruction and tragedy.
The Nana Patekar of the tiatr stage Donald Colaco, an actor of repute takes his reputation as a tiatr writer and director ahead as he ventures to analyse dreams turning nightmares. Acting
Script
The script is simple and well-written. The sequences are interesting and keeps the audience on their feet contemplating what comes next. The cantos are soul-searching and well-composed. The emotional struggle when caught in a dilemma and the fight for survival of the artistes is beautifully-portrayed giving an in-depth view of the after effects of the nightmare and tragedy.
Comedy
The comedy is decent and simple. The writer needs to be commended for not introducing vulgar comedy as is currently seen in most tiatr.
Being a first timer in presenting his own tiatr, the temptation of resorting to vulgar comedy could have surely been there, but Donald scores in this department for sticking to his principles and bringing out a clean and decent comedy.
However, the comedy dose was less and the comedians could have improvised better on the script provided.
Sets
This is another aspect where this tiatr scores a ten on ten!
The sets were well-designed keeping in mind the financial status of the family and were complimented with effective stage properties and furniture. Seldom do you get to see such lovely sets complimented with beautiful props and furniture.
The tiatr has a highly professional cast. The charming Jessica Gomes is well cast and does great justice to her character of Queenie. Her expressions and mannerisms are great. Shenaya, the new acting sensation in the negative role is superb and highly-convincing. Roneber is great. Catch him in the scene before the interval. The tall and lanky Willy Silveira gives another great display of his character with a realistic and natural acting style.
The Nana Patekar of the Konkani stage Donald Colaco is captivating and plays the sheet anchor shouldering the responsibilities of the presentation. Ulhas Tari mesmerizes the audience with his acting which has comic overtures, too. Benny de Aldona and Cajie de Cacora too lend good support to the acting side.
The comedy has Comedian Ambe, Comedian Sally, Comedian Riston and Comedian Dorothy. They were good, but at times off-tune in their comic timings.
Music/songs
The tiatr opens with a bang with the opening sung in style by Donald Colaco. There are interesting songs by Benny de Aldona, Shanaya, Cajie de Cacora, Michael and Peter. The musicians provide a power-packed performance to back the singers. Mestri Theo Alvares is great in his trumpet lead and is beautifully-supported by Cristo on the second trumpet. Jack has a class of drumming on display. Sheriff gives good background score besides accompaniment on the keyboards.
Directon
Donald opens his directorial innings with aplomb and has all the ingredients required to be a successful and great director. He leads with example giving in a hundred percent in all departments of tiatr-making and brings out the best in all artistes too. There is good coordination of the artistes with the backstage and technical crew too. All in all, a great performance to watch.
