TIATR REVIEW JP Pereira
‘Game Changer’ has been written and directed by Alexinho de Morjim, from a concept by Sr. Sofia D’Souza of the Presentation Sisters. The
tiatr has been released with the blessings of their founder, Nano Nagle.
The narrative begins in the house of Minguel, a widower, who has suffered a stroke and is partly paralysed. The nun from the convent has come to give him Holy Communion. Minguel’s wife died in tragic circumstances and his reason for living is his daughter Sofia. The girl is intelligent, smart, and learns karate. But the father is upset about the karate training and so are
two others.
The local MLA Macford, is a corrupt and evil minister, who has eyes on young girls and pride in his wealth. He roams around with an equally corrupt Denzil. The two order the old man to stop the girl’s education as he survives on the crumbs they give him. They are also interested in using the young girl for some evil. Her education is stopped. Meanwhile Macford’s daughter Valeny is in love with Frazer, a police officer. The father objects and offers a challenge.
Viewers then learn that the head nun of the convent has her own plans and decides to support Sofia. The character of Wilbur adds some suspense. Watch what
happens later.
The tiatr is an entertainer with a wonderful message. The script is well written and directed very sleekly. There are good songs, a fine band of youngsters and good comedy. Nice sets by Ambajim have light effects from Constancio.
The cast has Lorna Fernandes who is perfect as the elderly nun. Melita Fernandes plays the younger Sofia, very talented and quite natural and Elina Pereira is impressive as the older Sofia. Valeny plays the politician’s daughter. Cyril Fernandes is superb as the corrupt politician and Aires de Arambol as Denzil, is equally evil as the minister’s henchman. Pedro Rodrigues is aptly cast as Minguel and Frazer Fernandes is the tough cop. Lester Fernandes is Wilbur, the mysterious guy. Alexinho de Morjim plays the chief hawaldar, Fatima Fernandes is his amusing wife while Com. Nato and Com.David play the policemen. The four create an amusing foursome.
Frenwin, Aaron (trumpets), Herwin (saxophone), Ashley (bass), Alex (keyboard), and Armando (drums) are the young musicians that combine well to back the songs. The opening is a trio from Melita-Connie-Elina. There are more impressive songs from Peter de Arambol, Lester, Elina, Melita, Lorna, Robert, Clinton, Frazer and Alexinho. Sr. Sofia join Aires in a duet for the environment and a trio from Frazier-Lester-Peter hits hard.
‘Suno Zogodttat Xezarim Murgottat’
Com.Richard’s new play is all about fights and tussles in a family.
Rosalina’s elder son Terence is married to Swellan. The younger son Josh falls in love and marries Jessica. But Swellan soon begins fighting with both, her mother-in-law and the new daughter-in-law. The two husbands try to console their wives but to no avail. Jessica tries to be patient for the sake of the mother. The narrative continues with these fights till some sense prevails in
the climax.
The tiatr is the usual family melodrama. It’s obvious from the title. There is an amusing incident of a painting that had been done for Rosalina, that causes quite a heartburn to Swellan. Dinesh provides the lights to sets by Ambajim. A good band backs the songs. The cast has Roma in a fine act, playing the calm and suffering mother. Rioma acts well as Jessica, the younger daughter-in-law with plenty of patience but at times rebellious. Candida is the domineering Swellan. Pascoal and Franky play the two sons and Sally is the amusing Salu, who also joins in the comedy sequences with Rizma, Richard, Ben, David and Myron. Raymond and others do minor roles.
Queter (trumpet), Josney (trumpet), Jack (drums), Claron (keyboard) and Trian (bass) play good music to back the songs. Roma renders the opening song. There are more songs from Roma, Rioma, Peter de Arambol, Pascoal, Lawry, Richard-David-Myron (trio) and others. There is also an enjoyable solo by a young boy, who performs very well.
