TIATR REVIEWS JP Pereira
This tiatr by Dominic Carvalho narrates a tale of revenge, where a loving family is destroyed for something that happened in the past.
Franco was a reporter who was known for investigative articles. He is now retired and lives with his daughter-in-law Samaira, and son, Daren. Another son, Elton, is a priest and often visits the family. Samaira’s husband Simon, had joined his ship and for two years they have not heard from him. She is sad but the love of her family keeps her going. Into this peaceful and loving household, enters Skyla who is in love with Darren. After initial objection from Ricko, her brother, the two finally get married. But Ricko has his own dirty plans. He convinces the sister to help him and the two begin a vendetta. But then, will truth and goodness prevail?
The writer- director weaves a story, to narrate how some evil people try to get their revenge, without caring about happiness of their own loved ones and others. The play has its moments with some twists and suspense. There are good songs and comedy, which entertain. Sets by Anthony de Ambajim are managed by Alino and Damu. Romeo provides the light effects. The cast has Craby playing Skyla and Rita is Samaira. The two act well, the former quite evil, the latter, very calm and confident. Peter Correia is the reporter and Cajy d’Silva plays his son Darren, who is easily led by his wife. Peter de Colva is Elton while Manu is the evil Ricko. Glen plays Simon, the missing husband. Sena impresses in the comedy with support from Michael and Franco. Ronny is great as the migrant. The band has Agnelo Lobo (trumpet), Agnelo (saxophone), Rosario (keyboard), Santan (drums) and Mariano (bass). Craby renders the opening song well. There are plenty of songs from various artistes including Craby, Marcus, Alias, Ronnie, Peter, Michael, and Edwin. Solos each by C.D’Silva, Simran, Shanice, Mackenzie, and George need special mention. The young Valencia renders her song well.
‘Surprise’
Written by Com. Agostinho and directed by Com. Joyel, this tiatr which offers a good dose of entertainment to the audience. It impresses right from the very first act.
The curtain opens on two guys eating peanuts and littering. When Lucas, who he is collecting garbage for the municipality enters, the two make fun of him but do not realise he is doing a favour to them. Ruby is passing that way and takes up for Lucas. Soon, she proudly declares that he is her husband. Ruby has dreams of joining the police and Lucas supports her wholeheartedly. Meanwhile, Laira is the daughter of the local sarpanch and she is in love with Hector. He lives in an orphanage and considers the sister in charge as his mother and respects her. At first, he refuses Laira but later gives in.
After Ruby finishes her training and returns as a police officer, the couple is happy but at times a guy like Tony makes an appearance. He also is a police officer but out to destroy. Watch the rest on stage in this presentation of love, treachery, and evil.
This is a well written script that has been directed in style. The tiatr has a small cast but each one has a major role to play. There are many good messages and suggestions, the comedy is a laugh riot, there is a good band and some very nice songs. Ratna provides the light effects to sets by Anthony de Ambajim, managed by Espetiano. The cast has Dolla as Ruby and she gives a fine performance. Tracy plays Laira while Pradeep Naik is superb as Lucas. Aaron, the impressive young actor does well as Hector. Cajiton plays Tony in style. There is plenty of good clean fun from Fiona, Ambe and Joyel, supported by Benny de Aldona and Espetiano.
The band has Macroy (trumpet), Menino (saxophone), Aldrich (drums), Mikais (keyboard), and Casmiro (drums). Tracy and Aaron render the opening song. There are more songs from Benny, Tony de Ribandar, Cajiton, Daniel, and others. A duo from Dolla with Tracy and a quartet from Fiona-Aaron-Ambe-Joyel need
special mention.
