Tiatr: Jivitacho Arso
Cast: Rosevelt, Chitra, Crostina, Dolly, Augusto, Caziton de Cacora, Joe de Dicarpale, Andrew, John D’Silva, Reza, Nato, Creto
Director: Francis de Dicarpale
Band: Anthony de Velim, Miles (trumpet), Ashley (keyboard), Sally (bass), Dafflon (drums)
Story: When an orphan boy Sandy (Rosevelt/Caziton) is assisted by a social worker, Jasmine (Chitra), this timely assistance leads to unexpected gratefulness. What follows?
Review:
After sharing his desire to become a doctor, Sandy’s father meets with sudden death, making the teenager an orphan. While selling newspapers on the street to make a living, Sandy meets Jasmine, a social worker, who assists those in need anonymously.
Jasmine seeks admission for Sandy in an ashram and the priest incharge (Andrew) assists generously. Sandy is sent to Bangalore for further studies.
Jasmine on the other hand, lives with her only daughter, Janice (Crostina), who is pursuing her further studies. Also living under the same roof are Jasmine’s brother-in-law Connie (Joe de Dicarpale), who works abroad, and his wife Karen (Dolly), who is a housewife.
When Connie, a simple man, is down on a break from work, his bossy wife expects him to wait on her hand and food. This leadsto fights between the two and Jasmine serves as mediator.
But in moments of adversity, Connie and Karen refuse to help Jasmine, except when they expect a share of the property. When Jasmine’s health deteriorates, who comes in to assist her? Why is the doctor so generous towards his patient? What is the reward Jasmine gets for her generosity?
Francis de Dicarpale’s tiatr ‘Jivitacho Arso’ is depiction of a true incident in USA. He has highlighted the fact that when one is a silent benefactor, reward follows unexpectedly.
Besides a good storyline and acting, the scenes introduced in the drama and songs remind us of late Prem Kumar, who was noted for mind-blowing scenes in his tiatrs.
Joe de Dicarpale and Dolly have extended good support to each other in their portrayal of their respective characters. Teenager Rosevelt’s brief entry at the beginning is appealing. Caziton de Cacora displays ample talent on stage in a double role. Crostina is convincing in her playful nature. Andrew stands tall as the priest and delivers comfortably. Augusto is apt as a goon. But among all, Chitra wins for her role as a social worker with her display of emotions.
In the comic acts, Bosco (John D’Silva), Abel (Nato), Reza and Creto as a non-Goan provide ample material for a laughter riot. The scenes where Nato stammers and the interpretation that follows from his counterparts deserves special mention. A brief entry by Francis de Dicarpale as a non-Goan is equally worth watching.
In the category of songs, Jr Reagan, Caziton de Cacora, Augusto, Benny de Aldona, Cajetan de Curtorim and Evaristo de Arambol entertain with their solos. Creto/Jr Reagan/Cajetan de Curtorim highlight the Sanvordem bridge mishap and Chitra pays a befitting tribute to Ven Fr Agnelo. A trio by Caziton de Cacora, Augusto and Andrew on patriotism receive an encore.
Francis de Dicarpale, Director
One can receive reward for all those silent good deeds on this earth itself.
