Tiatr: Godmother
Cast: Roshan, Roma, Clara, Benzer, Vishal Gawas, Brian
Director: Peter/Roshan
Band: Manuel/Joaquim (first, second trumpet), Tramson (drums), Marian (bass), Josley (keyboard)
Story: Childless but full of love, Joel (Peter) and Thelma (Roshan) bring Dylan (Benzer) up as their own. But once he is able to stand on his own two feet, he disowns his adoptive parents. What will be the consequence?
Review:
Thelma’s adopted son Dylan is her weak spot and she cannot help but bow down to all his requests. When he tells her that he wants to marry Rizma (Roma), also an adopted child, Thelma agrees. But his adoptive father, Joel, wants his son to work, earn and then settle down.
Meanwhile, Thelma’s brother, Patrick (Brian), returns from Mumbai and decides to move in with his sister.
Before getting involved with Dylan, whom she met on Facebook, Rizma was in a relationship with Prem, who had promised her the moon and stars but could not deliver. Ambitious Rizma dreams of living in a palatial house with all the luxuries and comforts, which is exactly what Dylan promises to fulfil after marriage.
After they tie the knot, Rizma moves into Dylan’s house along with her adoptive mother, Petrolin (Clara). Will she get all that she dreamt of? Will Dylan succeed in fulfilling all the demands of his overbearing wife?
Following in the footsteps of the Goan Shakespeare, late Rosario Rodrigues, Peter/Roshan scripted a non-stop show, ‘Godmother’, which was quite popular during the yesteryears. Except for the opening chorus, as per the format of the non-stop tiatrs, there are no songs in between the acts or scenes, but the tiatr carries 14 cantos, which are entertaining.
Besides the role of godparents, the role of Mother Teresa, who served as godmother to countless orphan children in the world, is highlighted in the concluding scene.
As husband and wife, Peter and Roshan displayed ample talent and proved their calibre as seasoned tiatrists. Benzer and Roma look comfortable in their respective characters. Clara is entertaining as Petrolin, in body language and dialogues. Brian proves his mettle as the good Samaritan. But among all, Vishal Gawas stands tall in his character role and delivers what is expected of him.
