‘Kavllea Kiteak Rodtai Darant’, a tiatr written by Amar Sawanth and directed by Xavier de Maina
focuses on ageing parents, harassment by in-law and its consequences.
The curtains rise with a flashback scene
wherein ageing Daniel (Xavier Mascarenhas) and his spouse, Dorina (Liby
Mendonca), recall the good old days when everything looked so flowery and
perfect. The next scene depicts their active involvement with their
granddaughter (Laneesa Mascarenhas) and the happy moments together.
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Watching his only daughter grow in the
company and warmth of grandparents, Edward (Minguel D’Costa) wants his parents
to be in the family. But as Daniel and Dorina are suffering from grievous
illnesses, Edward’s wife Aliya (Priscila Mascarenhas) is health-conscious.
Fearing that her daughter may be gripped
by the illness of her grandparents, Aliya imposes restrictions on her teen
daughter. But the little girl is attached to her grandparents and cannot do
without them.
What are the allegations that follow from
Aliya towards her in-laws? How do Daniel and Dorina react? What is Edward’s
move? What is the end result?
‘Kavllea Kiteak Roddtai Darant’ brings out
the harassment meted out by the daughter-in-law towards her in-laws and the
enlightenment that follows. It throws light on the bond that is created between
grandchildren and grandparents. But going by the narration of the story on
stage, the title looks inappropriate and the flashback at the beginning and the
one presented at the end differs. The plot moved at snail’s pace in the first
half, except for a small dose of suspense in the second half.
Most of the artistes were picked up from
the commercial tiatr, thus depriving the amateurs from showcasing their hidden
talents. As ageing and ailing parents, Xavier and Liby have put up a fine
performance, but consistent coughing from the latter left the dialogues of
other artistes inaudible. As couple, Minguel and Priscila have extended good
support to each other. As teenager, Lanessa is prompt in her dialogues, body
language and wins hearts of the audience. In police uniform, Dacia was
impressive. In brief entries, Eddie and Jose Mario have been supportive.
In the comic acts, Reema as an adopted
child in the family is humorous. And Joyel Fernandes joins her later for some
more laughter pills.
In the category of songs, there were good
number of new faces with solos by Nacip Fernandes, Filipe Neri Fernandes and
Savannha Mascarenhas, duets by Elvis and Edly, Conceicao and Shavil, duo by
Shavil and Pearl, a trio by Conceicao, Prinia and Nacip and the concluding
choral appealing.
The
stage sets were good, with all properties well utilized, but the execution of
lights was poor.
