A conflict between justice and conscience is portrayed on stage in ‘Nit Ti…’, a tiatr written and directed by Fr Joseph Claro Rodrigues and presented by Novi Panvlam Novo Uzvadd Dramatic Troupe, Shiroda.
For a wrongdoing, Vivek (Elliton Fernandes) and his family members are considered outcastes by the village elders. After a period of three years, taking consent from the village elders, the village head (Fr Joseph Rodrigues) welcomes the family back into its fold.
But for the indifferences shown towards his family members by the village folk during the span of those three years, Vivek refuses to continue living in the village. During his stay with Tereza (Michelle Teles) and her mom (Adelina Crasto), Vivek encounters a similar situation wherein Tereza’s father had his fate sealed by corporal punishment.
As Cajiton (Marvin Fernandes) is a thief and addicted to alcoholism, the village head along with the elders decide to slash his hands. But when Vivek steps in as a PI and Tereza with the Collector (Vera Diniz) intervenes, Cajiton is freed from the harsh punishment after heated arguments.
What is the fate of the new generation who opposes the traditional village laws? Will there be law and order in the village thereafter? How do Tereza and Vivek get trapped in the jaws of law? Will better sense prevail?
Although Fr Joseph Rodrigues’ tiatr ‘Nit Ti…’ moves at snail’s space, it displays different facets of law and how it sometimes tends to empower conscience. The director has made concrete efforts to prove that justice means conscience and vice-versa.
All the artistes have displayed their talent on stage, giving the audience only a few chances to spot errors. Among the performers, Fr Joseph Rodrigues as ‘vhoddlo’ takes the centre stage by showcasing enough command in his character. He has been ably assisted by Adelina, Elliton, Michelle, Vera, Bazia and Deron. In the comedy sequences, Marvin and Nedlloyd John entertain with their natural amusing stunts.
Themes related to the environment, garbage, politics, Year of Mercy, patriotism, child labour, religion and others reflect in a variety of songs. Solos by Johnson and Lenin, two chorals by Vanessa, Michelle, Deron and Lenin and Anisha, Brissa, Clara, Davina and Reena were appealing to the ears.
The stage sets by Steefni Cruz and managed by Pradip Khandeparker and light designs by Gauresh Gaude need to be commended.
