The story revolves around Peter (Peter de Pedda), his spouse Olfi (Ofelia) and their only son Basilio (Basilio). After toiling hard abroad, Peter is upset as his son is involved in drugs and spends his hard-earned money lavishly.
Basilio’s mother tries to convince her son, but to no avail. He turns arrogant at times, thus making umpteen demands.
And when Basilio does not get what he desires, he decides to steal to fulfill his dreams. Armando (Armando Fernandes) steps in as a good messenger and tries to sow good seeds in Basilio’s mind.
There is a changeover in Basilio’s life and from arrogance, soberness sets in. The word of God from the Bible brings in the required change.
Gradually there is a change of mind and heart among the members of the family as well and things begin to work for the good. In between the acts, there are a good number of Biblical scenes, including the passion and sufferings of Christ, which help reflect during the season of Lent.
Tiatr ‘Puro’ written by Agnelo de Borim and directed, produced by Paul Rebello has a message for everyone during the season of grace. And the Biblical scenes introduced are connected to real life situations, thus enabling the viewers to ponder, reflect and mend ways.
All the artistes have given fine performances. Peter de Pedda and Ofelia stand out as guardians, while Basilio plays the spoilsport. Armando comes as a mediator and distributes good doses of spiritual pills to those in need.
In the Biblical scenes, there is Cruz who enacts the role of Jesus with gusto and others extend good support to him.
Evola, Melissa, Remy, Raymond, Felix and Ellis come together for some comedy and they entertain with a good dose of laughter pills.
In the section of songs Paul, Evola and Peviola come for the opening song, followed by songs from Succor de Santa Cruz, Peter de Pedda, Peviola and others. A song rendered by Ofelia and teen Leslie D’Souza is worth listening to. Another song by Peviola and Melissa on nuns also calls for reflection. Nazareth and team have provided good music to all the renditions.
The stage sets by Pedro Santan and lights by A P Rojols need to be commended.
