Cast:Pascoal, Mario, Ulhas, Rosy, Antonette, Roma, Anil, John Hatts, Peter de Arambol, Luis Bachan, Joana, Sally, Dorothy
Director: Tony de Ribandar
Band: Roy (saxophone), Dexter (trumpet), James (keyboard), Mariano (bass), Manuel (drums)
Story:OsleoSuno is a tale of two daughters-in-law,Rizma (Rosy Alvares) and Ramya (Roma), and their spouses, Rio (Mario Menezes) and Terence (UlhasTari) respectively.Trouble sets in when their sister-in-law,Alisha (Antonette de Maina) seeks shelter under the same roof along with her husband, Frank (Anil Pednekar)
When Rizma and Rayma step into their new house, their father-in-law, Perry (Pascoal Rodrigues) showers all his love on them; leaving his only daughter, Alisha feeling insecure. As is customary, the two brothers offer a share of their salary to their aging father. Noting this, Alisha’s husband decides to take advantage of this,and along with his wife decides to cause turmoil between the brothers and their wives.
A rift is created on the basis of silly issues, forcing the two families to pave their own way. Arguments and counter-arguments force Rio and Terence to even send their fragile father to a home for the aged. But will that decision bring in cordial ties? Involvement in underground activities by Frank prompts the police to arrest him, which leads to the unearthing of several truths. But all said and done, the climax leads to a happy ending, with the message thatunity is strength.
Tony de Ribandar’s first tiatr ‘OsleoSuno’ has a common story that in-laws can relate to, but the manner in which the entire plot has been brought about is worth the watch. The unusual ending also prompts the audience to carry home a powerful message.
The opening song with presentation of a football team and introduction of all the artistes is indeed unique and worth mentioning.
Mario and Ulhas along with Roma and Rosy deliver their performances confidently. Pascoal Rodrigues stands out as the decisive father. Except for the extreme dress-sense, Antonette de Maina doles out a fine negative performance, but Anil takes the cake for his character role and witty dialogue: ‘Hanv disak zoddtam kitle ani moddtam kitle. Hanv zaun asa oslo munis, fatrak hat lainastana fator foddtam toslo.’
Derefent (Luis Bachan), Avchit (Joana), Okosmat (Sally) and Paklin (Dorothy) in comic interludes form a perfect quartet on stage. The ‘Sao Joao’ episode and the ‘Senior Citizens Race’ also deserve a mention.
Other than a good storyline and comedy, songs rendered in solos, duo, duet, trio and quartet by Tony de Ribandar, Rosy/Peter de Arambol, Pascoal Rodrigues are worth the price of admission. Songs by Rosy/Roma/Joana, Francis de Tuem, Marcus/Maythan/Mayvan and Francis/Marcus/Xavier/Lawry receive encores. Stage set by Anthony de Ambajim and lighting effects by Piety need to be commended.