The curtains unfold to a scene wherein there’s a mishap and Pedru (Pascoal Rodrigues) is admitted in the hospital. His wife and children rush to the hospital to take stock of the situation. Peter’s wife tells the doctor that she is ready to pay any amount, but to save the life of her husband. The doctor (Agusto de Calangute) says the case is very critical and only prayers can work wonders.
The story revolves around an elderly woman Jakin (Ofelia), who resides with her son Peter, his spouse Catarina (Celina) and their two children Nancy and Micky (Valanka and Abner as teens and Alina, Mario as youth). They are content with whatever they have, but they never miss out on family prayers.
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On return from the fields, Peter along with his family assembles around the altar and recites the rosary. But the devil (comedian Aston) is equally around the place to tempt and take the family away from God.
On several occasions, the evil one tries his level best to inflict pain, bring disaster in the life of Peter and his family, but finds little success. He even instigates Peter’s neighbour, Seema (Aveena) to carry false news to the family, the landlord (Mario) steps in to drive away his tenants, but everyone in the family stands solid as a rock. Peter does not have enough to buy the property from the landlord. His age-old friend (Agusto de Calangute) drops in and tries to assist by taking him
to the UK.
When more money and wealth begins to flow in, with the exception of the aged woman, will the rest of the family remain steadfast to prayer? When family prayers takes a backseat, what are the dire consequences in the family? Will it stand united or
fall apart?
Tiatr ‘Magnnem’ carries a good storyline and the direction too is equally sleek. All the artistes have played their respective roles with ease and confidence. Ofelia plays a convincing role of an aged woman, while Pascoal Rodrigues, Celina, Mario and Alina have extended good support. As teens, Valanka and Abner are comfortable in their roles.
As a priest and police officer, Raymond too has played his minor double-role with ease. But among all the artistes, comedian Aston stands out as the evil one. His body language and dialogue delivery is apt to every situation on stage.
In the comic acts, there’s comedian Joyel, Aveena, Agnelo and Vanesteve, who come together to entertain with their laughter pills. And the comical trio carry a good and clean dose of comedy with them. Check them out on stage in between the acts.
In the category of songs, Alina steps in for the opening song, followed by solos from Agusto de Calangute, Evaristo de Arambol, comedian Aston, Pascoal Rodrigues, Valanka and others. There’s one song rendered by Evaristo de Arambol and Agusto de Calangute. Except for one song, the rest of the renditions were only solos, resulting in boredom. If a variety was brought in, it would have been a complete and perfect entertainer. Seby Moraes and his band tried to provide good live music to the singers on stage.
The stage sets are handled by Thomas Barbosa, while Inacio Dias has taken care of the light effects. This tiatr should move to all the parishes across the state during the season of Lent as it will provide much food to the soul during the season of grace.
Tiatr: Magnnem
Cast: Ofelia, Pascoal Rodrigues, Celina, Aveena, Alina, Agusto de Calangute, Mario, Aston, comedian Joyel, Agnel, Raymond
Writer/Director: Fr Soccor Rebelo, Inacio Dias
Band: Seby Moraes (trumpet), Mariano (saxophone), Anicet (drums), Rizbon (bass), Jalim de Cruz (keyboard)
