Michael (Vilton Coutinho) is a strict teacher and his spouse, Maria (Fatima Mendes), a housewife. The former expects that his only son, Einstein (Jeffloyd D’Costa), should take his studies seriously and live up to his expectations. The latter prefers to bring in the required change by pampering him.
On the other hand, Reena (Sebastiana) is a police officer and her husband, Desmond (Alfredo Colaco) runs a private business. The former believes that she has to do her official duties diligently, while the latter takes things as they come along the way. The duo share equal responsibility towards their only daughter Sia (Amy D’Costa).
Incidents of bomb blasts follow one after another and PI Reena is on the lookout for the terrorist. During one of her efforts she getsinjured. Initially, she traps Michael on suspicion, followed by her husband, Desmond, by creating an artificial story. But at the end, who is the ‘terrorist’ and why does he behave so?
Doel Dias’ tiatr ‘Terror-Ixtt’ dwells upon two aspects – fear and friendship – revealing that fear can be utilized for good and bad. Likewise, friendship is important, but when two friends turn foes, then terror sets in.
Although the drama has a message to carry home, it moves at a snail’s pace throughout and fails to gain momentum, despite incidents of bomb blasts in schools and police stations.
An incident of bomb blasts at places where corruption is dormant has been highlighted in the drama. And the purpose of planting bombs has been justified with a convincing answer in the concluding scene.
Vilton Coutinho and Sebastiana display good command on stage with their bold acts and dialogue delivery. They have been ably assisted by Fatima Mendes and Alfredo Colaco, with the latter gradually revolting at the end. Jeffloyd D’Costa and Amy D’Costa were just apt in their acts, but the latter looked more graceful playing the violin.
Joaquim Dias and Anisha Sequeira tried to infuse laughter among the audience, but the punch went amiss in some acts.
Although some songs in varied forms had hiccups and misses, they were appealing, with instant applause from the audience. Solos by Benjamin, Alfredo and Swizell, duets by Inas, Debby and Suzi, Jeffrey, a quartet by Bolmax, Jeffrey, Suzi and Janice and the concluding choral stood out.
