The curtains unfolded on Kala Academy’s 42nd Tiatr ‘A’ Group Competition 2016-17 with the staging of Tomazinho Cardozo’s tiatr ‘Boroinnar’, presented by Kala Mogi, Candolim.
To commemorate 125 years of tiatr, ‘Boroinnar’ highlights malpractices prevalent among the present genre of tiatrists and the injustice done towards creative tiatr script writers. It also invites a full stop to the practice.
Savio D’Souza (Shivanand Naik) is a tiatr script writer of high standard. Due to past bitter experiences, he gives up penning tiatrs. His mother (Irene Cardozo) is gripped by cancer and treatment by chemotherapy during the initial stage demands Rs 50,000 per dose.
Unable to generate enough finance for his mother’s timely treatment, after much reluctance, Savio decides to sell his old tiatr script to Anthony de Candolim (Anthony Carvalho), who offers him Rs 50,000 in return.
Anthony de Candolim takes maximum advantage of the situation and purchases a couple of tiatr scripts from Savio and publishes a book, thus leaving the genuine writer out.
Trapped between the devil and the deep sea, Savio has no alternative, but to sacrifice his talent on the altar of name and fame. Over a period of time, he encounters his old college mate, Joyce (Jocelyn Misquita), who has graduated in performing arts.
As a tiatr script writer, will Joyce succeed in helping Savio find his true position and recognition? How does she expose the ghost tiatr script writer? Will Anthony de Candolim admit his folly? What is the consequence that follows at the concluding prize distribution ceremony?
With a simple presentation, tiatr ‘Boroinnar’ brings out the hard, bitter facts that prevail among the present breed of tiatrists, especially when it comes to borrowing and purchasing tiatr scripts and gaining name and fame overnight. Interference by some politicians and financial backing merely to defeat their opponent are other highlights of the drama.
Shivanand Naik doles out a fine performance as the creative tiatr script writer. He has been ably supported by Irene, Selza Lopes as the electronic media reporter, Jocelyn and others. On the other hand, Anthony stands out as the ghost tiatr writer for his prompt dialogues and body language. He receives ample aid from Coco (Christopher Menezes) and Cola (Maria Cardozo), who team up for some lighter moments, besides brief entries by Edwin and Assis Cardozo. In the concluding scene, Nanesh Morajkar’s role as Vidhyadar deserve a mention.
Songs in varied forms, with special reference to 125 years of tiatr, casino and football, were appealing to the ears.
The stage props by Dias decorators, especially at the closing scene, deserve applause. Light effects by Rohan Morajkar, besides live music by Nolvert Cota and team and background music by Joy Fernandes also need to be commended.
