‘Kuwait-Chi Mati’
This tiatr by Fidelis Fernandes is based on a true story, and narrates the hardwork of individuals, to keep their families happy.
It tells of a family comprising of Marcus, Matilda and their children, Sydney and Sandra. When Marcus lands a job in Kuwait, there is both sadness and joy, as the earnings will be good. In Kuwait, Marcus lives with Simoes, another Goan who is also his colleague. The two are appreciated by the Arab boss, for their sincerity. In Goa, the children are studying well and the father does not deny them financial help. Sydney decides to open a vehicle showroom financed by the father. Sandra studies well but falls in love with Dylan, even after being warned of his character. After many years, Marcus decides to return home for good and work with his son. But all is not well.
This tiatr has emotional moments and some comic situations. Reference is made about Goans helping one another. The sets by Pedro Santan look good, the light effects by Ratna are timely. The cast has Annie Quadros and Simon Gonsalves, acting well as the parents. Fine performances come from Malita as Sandra and Creto as Sydney. Anyel is Dylan and Laurente is Simoes, the kind and supporting friend. The pick is Gaspar Crasto who plays the Arab in style while Xavier Furtado is great as the Arab’s secretary. Sandra, Agostinho, and Ben provide some humorous moments.
The band has Theo, Senon (trumpets), Aerosmith (drums), Tony (bass), and Shahu (keyboards). The opening is a quartet rendered by Malita, Creto, Anyel,
and Gaspar.
There are more songs from Malita, Risma, Gaspar, Mini Mario, Creto, Malita, Ben, Rafael, Laurente, Rons, Francis de Tuem and others. A solo from Jose Mascarenhas and a duet from Gaspar with Esperansa stand out.
‘Don Dis Sonvsarantle’
Ulhas Tari narrates a tale of a retired judge and how he handles the various problems that arise in his household.
Samuel Pereira has retired after many years of judging cases honestly. His son Blessen is married to Amberly, and the family is getting ready for the engagement of the younger son, Skyler. One day, a stranger comes to see the judge. He has a plea and after the judge promises justice, he leaves. The engagement is cancelled as Skyler is already engaged to Celia and is now not interested in the girl. The upright judge decides that the two should marry. The wedding happens but Celia is harassed by Skyler with support from Amberly. Celia begins working and soon becomes independent and doesn’t pay much attention to Skyler. This upsets him and the marriage seems to be on the rocks. The play then continues with more twists ending in a climax where love, patience and goodness always triumphs.
Tari has written a fine script, as the main story moves at a brisk pace with good acting from the entire cast. There is a good band to back the various songs. Jaison provides lights to sets by Anthony de Ambajim. Jerson provides additional sound. Jenny plays Celia, a role she does in style, ready to face problems with a strong will. Renzia is Amberly, quite evil and plotting, in a negative role that is done well. Ulhas Tari stands out in the act of the tough upright judge. Rosario is fine as Blessen while Willie as Skyler, portrays well a guy somewhat wayward, sometimes lost in his selfishness. Baltazar Pontes plays the lawyer and Damiao is the stranger who comes with a secret. There is comedy from Princey, Nato, Riston, and Agnelo.
The fine band has Sennon, Yeselon (trumpet), Alex (saxophone), Benny (keyboard), Mauvin, (drums) and Jos (bass). Jenny renders the opening song. There are more songs from Jennifer, Princey, Renzia, Peter de Arambol, Francis de Tuem, Rosario, Baltazar, Willie, Rishton, and others.
