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MARGAO: Several senior tiatrists and experts voiced their concerns regarding the growing trend of vulgar comedy and politically charged songs being performed on the tiatr stage.
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During an interactive session organised by the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) with the tiatr fraternity in Panjim, aimed to address grievances and gather suggestions for the future of tiatr, they criticised the use of vulgar language in some comedy performances.
Senior tiatrist Premanand Lotlikar said that such content has deterred many tiatr lovers from attending shows. He said that some comedians are crossing the line by presenting humour that is unacceptable.
“Such vulgar comedy has stopped many tiatr lovers from watching the tiatrs,” he said and expressed fear that censorship could soon be imposed if this trend continues.
Criticising political songs that go beyond the limits of constructive criticism, Lotlikar warned that this could lead to tighter regulations.
Other tiatr artists, including William Fernandes and Jessie Dias, echoed similar concerns.
Dias pointed to the tiatr directors as being responsible for allowing such vulgar content on stage.
She emphasised the importance of considering the diversity of the audience, which includes children, nuns and priests.
“The tiatr directors need to keep in mind that among the audiences, there is a significant number of children and nuns, besides priests. Comedians can’t act in such a vulgar manner if the director is strict,” she said.
Dias encouraged the audience to take a stand against such performances and urged TAG to implement measures to curb the issue.
The discussion also touched upon the declining audience attendance at even well-known tiatr productions. The participants collectively urged the Academy to identify the reasons behind this trend and take action to rejuvenate the interest in tiatr performances.
Anthony Barbosa, president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, assured the tiatr fraternity of the academy’s continued support for the growth and development of tiatr.
He emphasised the importance of encouraging youth and children to engage with the traditional art form, noting that the Academy is committed to fostering the future of tiatr in Goa.
Several other tiatrists and experts also expressed their views and put forth their suggestions before the TAG.
