PIO ESTEVES
Jivit vo Moza, a tiatr written and directed by Rosarinho Fernandes and presented by Rose Raina Cultural Association, Tivim, brings out the consequences of greed, besides dwelling on honesty and fidelity.
‘Jivit vo Moza’ revolves around two families – James (Elvis Sequeira), his spouse Zarina (Carmin Barbosa) and daughter Dolly (Dolifa Fernandes), and Mary (Margaret Mendes), her son Paulo (Anthony Gonsalves) and daughter-in-law Daseya (Flory Fernandes).
James’ success in business prompts Zarina and daughter Dolly to live a luxurious and care-free life, spending lavishly. On the other hand, Paulo, a government employee, lives an honest and simple life, but his wife Daseya seeks just the opposite.
When disaster strikes both the households, how do the members react? Will Zarina stand by her husband or desert him during his crisis? Will Paulo prove his innocence and get out of the trap laid on him?
With regards to amassing wealth, luxurious living, honesty at work and infidelity, ‘Jivit vo Moza’ has stories to relate. It also has a political flavour wrapped around it, with a businessman’s involvement in politics and the upright government employee keeping away from the mess. However, an additional scene before the opening chorus had no link to the main story and appeared to drag.
As a couple, Elvis and Carmin acted confidently and Dolifa extended good support. Anthony looked impressive in his character, but Flory lacked grace in her role. Roque Fernandes and Peter Fernandes as CM and Judas respectively demanded composure in their acts.
In the comic roles, Keny empowered Selvin, though both worked in the same direction to get the audience to laugh.
In the category of songs, a quartet by Selvin, Anthony, Fr Joseph Correia and Xavier, a choral by Vavessa and Valeska Araujo and a duet by Selvin and Dolifa were appealing to the ears.
