The magic in Goa is real and cannot be found elsewhere

The plans of the younger generation to look to greener pastures abroad and its effect on the people left behind and the result on Goa is showcased powerfully in this tiatr
The magic in Goa is real and cannot be found elsewhere
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Tiatr: ‘Atam Amchem Kitem Zatolem?’

Cast: Justin, Augustine de Sanguem, Maria Afonso, Sancia, Vishal, Danny, Effifanio, Francis Coelho, comedian Michael, Rony, Seezel, Skyla

Director: Pascoal de Chicalim

Band: Richard (trumpet), Ruffi (saxophone), Franco (bass),

Jovial (keyboard), Magny (drums)

Stage/Lights: Anthony de Ambaji, Godwin

The story revolves around Armando (Justin) and his two sons Brendon (Vishal) and Frazer (Effifanio). Armando also has his brother Orlando (Augustine de Sanguem), who is differently abled and resides separately with his son, Jaison (Francis), who is blind.

Armando’s sons tie the knot together and new daughters-in-law make a grand entry in the house. Brendon is married to Brenda (Maria) and Frazer unites with Natasha (Sancia). Plans are afloat to prepare Portuguese passports by the siblings, while on the other hand Armando’s brother Orlando is out to sell ancestral property on the sly. He gets a Delhi-based builder Pooja Singh Sharma (Danny) to strike a good deal.

Just when Brenda is growing affectionate towards her father-in-law as she missed that fatherly love from her father since childhood and Natasha misinterprets their relationship, Brendon steps in with a surprise for everyone in the family.

Brendon informs that the Portuguese passports are ready and the departure to the UK would be soon. Thinking about her aged father-in-law, Brenda is reluctant to go, but is forced to accompany her husband. Meanwhile, forgetting about the past indifferences between siblings, Orlando returns to Armando and decides to reside with him along with his son.

With everyone away from home, Orlando takes advantage of the situation and goes ahead with his wicked plans as far as sale of properties is concerned. Will Armando bow down to his brother’s requests? Will Orlando be successful in his wicked mission? What follows next is well presented in the second half of the drama.

Pascoal de Chicalim’s tiatr ‘Atam Amchem Kitem Zatolem?’ carries a good script with sleek direction. It is an eye-opener for Goans, who are slowly migrating to the UK without a second thought. The director warns that we could be alien and total strangers on our home land.

There are fine performances from Justin, Vishal, Effifanio, Maria and Sancia. Augustine de Sanguem plays a double role with gusto. Pascoal de Chicalim makes a cameo in the concluding scene. Francis Coelho stands out in his character role as the blind. Danny is equally good as ‘sardarji’ from Delhi. The concluding scene lays focus on the relics of St Francis Xavier, who is always there to protect Goa and the Goan community.

In the comic acts, there’s comedian Michael, Rony, Seezel and Skyla to entertain and they carry a good dose of laughter pills with them. Seezel is quite flexible in her body language.

In the section of songs, Maria, Skyla and Seezel come for the opening song, followed by solos by Jose Mascarenhas, Svetlena, Clint and Rons. Ruffi, who plays the saxophone in the band, hops on the stage to render a solo on music. Comedian Michael also mesmerizes the audience with change of costumes instantly while rendering a comedy solo. There are other songs by Michael and Seezel, Maria, Seezel and Sancia, Maria and Sancia, Maria and Clint, Jose and Clint and a quartet by Michael, Ronny, Seezel and Skyla. Band offstage by Richard and the troupe have provided good live music.

The stage sets are by Anthony de Ambaji and Godwin has assisted with the light effects.

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