The story revolves around Barreto (Pradeep Naik) and his two children Shane (Pascoal Rodrigues) and Sylvi (Mita), who reside with him. Barreto is a honest man, who is serving in a private firm ‘Real Builders’ and he has only three months of service, before retirement.
Barreto’s only son Shane is educated yet unemployed, while his daughter Sylvi, though married to Cajie (Benny de Aldona), puts up at her father’s residence as she has not come along with enough dowry. Her mother-in-law demands a car from her and she is after her father to fulfill it.
Barreto seeks Rs 10 lakh from his employer Lisa (Cia) in order to fulfill his children’s demands. But his boss is reluctant for fear of her employee being unable to repay the big loan after retirement.
One fine day, while on duty, Lisa asks Barreto to deposit Rs 10 lakh cash in the bank. He obliges, but it is too late to deposit the amount. He encounters Carlos (Reggie), a peon serving in the same firm. The peon advices him to keep the briefcase containing cash in safe place at home and deposit it in the bank the following morning.
On return home, Barreto narrates the story about the cash to his children. The following morning, the briefcase disappears from the cupboard. Who has stolen the briefcase and the cash? Is it an outsider or those residing in the house? Who is the actual culprit? Will that person get caught and booked for theft? The second half of the drama provides answers to all the queries.
Tiatr ‘Chor’ penned by comedian Agostinho and directed by comedian Joyel carry a fine script and sleek direction. The story flows like the river, enhancing the curiosity of the viewers. There is a good dose of suspense too wrapped around the play.
Pradeep Naik stands tall as the honest and upright guardian. He is ably supported by Pascoal Rodrigues and Mita. Cia deems fit as the head of ‘Real Builders’ firm. Francisco is in command as the police inspector and he is assisted by David as the constable. Reggie in double roles as peon and advocate does justice to his characters. Benny de Aldona makes a cameo as spouse of Mita.
In the comic acts, comedian Joyel comes along with Myron, David, Fiona and Defny and they tickle the funny bone of the audience with good dose of laughter pills.
In the category of songs, Francisco steps on stage for the opening song, followed by solos by Pascoal Rodrigues, Benny de Aldona, Daniel, Myron and Mita. There are songs from David and Fiona, Cia and Fiona and Myron and Joyel. Two songs, namely by Francisco, David, Joyel and Myron and Benny, David and Francisco receive encores. The musicians offstage have backed all the singers on stage, but the sound of the blowing instruments was too soft.
The stage sets have been worked upon by Anthony de Ambaji, while Ratna has handled the lights artistically.
