Tiatr Akademi –A Big Responsibility

Tiatr Akademi –A Big Responsibility





The Konkani Tiatro has a big following in Goa, in the Gulf Countries and in the U.K. Not to mention, a sizeable following in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujrat. Elsewhere in India too and the World , however small may be the Goan population, the Konkani Tiatro, is very very dear to their hearts.



Anything and everything that has to do with the Konkani Tiatro, catches attention of all Goans, in whichever part of the world they may be.

However, Goa being the center of Konkani Tiatro, controls the Tiatro-Activities all over the world.



The recent happening, that has a direct bearing on Tiatro and Tiatrists, is the setting-up of the “Tiatr-Akademi”, by the government of Goa.

An Akademi for Tiatr, was a long over-due “need” of the Konkani Tiatro.

To ensure that this unique “theatre-form” of Goa develops, grows and is passed on to future generations, it was but necessary, to have a Tiatr Akademi that could cater to all these needs.

Now that it has come into existence, through the Government of Goa, it is very much a happy ‘sign’.



However, we also know from our past experiences, that Institutions and Associations, formed by Tiatrists , with best of intentions, have finally ended up, doing just the “opposite”.

Hence, it is now, all the more necessary, that we Tiatrists, learn from our past experiences and make a “success-story’ , of the Tiatr-Akademi.



Apart from the representatives from allied Govt. Departments , the following are the members of the General Council of the Tiatr Akademi :- Tomazinho Cardozo, Daniel D’Souza, Premanand Sangodkar, Roseferns, Anil Kumar, Sharon Mazarello, Mario Menezes, Mario de Vasco, Prince Jacob, Jessie Dias, Michael Gracias, Marcelin de Betim, Auggie D’Mello, Mike Mehta, Premand Lotlekar, Osvie Viegas, Josinho D’Souiza, Shaikh Aamir, Menin de Bandar & Joe Rose.



The Executive-Committee, consists of Tomazinho Cardozo (President), Roseferns (Vice President) & Prince Jacob, Mario Menezes, Sharon Mazarello, Anil Kumar, Mario de Vasco, & Premanand Sangodkar, as members.



By & large, within it limitations, there is no doubt that, this is the most well-balanced Executive Committee.

The General Council and the Executive Committee have a huge responsibility, on their shoulders.

It will, undoubtedly, be a tough job ahead, as the Konkani Tiatro , in general, is urgently, in need of an “organized set-up”.

In the past , we Tiatrists have always been working , on “ad hoc”-ism.

Each one on his own.

There is a dire need to work cohesively, for the common good of the Konkani Tiatro.

Sharing of responsibilities, could go a long way, for getting maximum participation.



To begin with, I think the General Council, must sit down and identify:-

a) Short-Term Needs & b) Long –Term Needs, of Tiatro & Tiatrists.



Among the “Short-Term Needs”, that immediately come to my mind are :-



1) Demand for a much bigger allotment of Funds, from the Government.(Rupees 15 Lakhs, is too little for a Tiatr Akademi).

2) Plan, how best to spend the already allotted amount, for further improving the quality of the Konkani Tiatro, in all its aspects.

3) Start publishing of “Tiatro-Scripts”.

4) Iron-out the wrinkles, in the “Tiatr-Competition”, organized by the Kala Academy, Goa.

5) If need be, the Tiatr-Akademi, must organize its own “Tiatr-Competition”.

6) Demand “special-rates” for Govt.Halls and facilities for Hall-Bookings, for Konkani Tiatros.

7) Organize Workshops, Seminars, Lectures etc. on Theatre for Tiatrists.

8) “Kantaram” & Music, being an integral part of Konkani Tiatro, the Tiatr-Akademi must organize “Training-Classes” in Singing & Music for those wanting to learn.

9) Konkani Tiatro should get representation in all Govt. Bodies of Art & Culture and allied Institutions.

10) Tiatrists must be given National & International exposure, through Government of Goa’s Art & Culture exchange programmes.

11) Every year the Govt, of Goa must depute a Tiatrist overseas, to study Theatre-Activity in other Countries.

12) Ensure “transparency’ in Directorate of Art & Culture’s “State Cultural Awards” & “Financial Support Scheme”, so that Tiatrists get a reasonable representation , in both these schemes.



Among the Long-Term Needs , that immediately come to my mind are :-



1) “Setting-Up” of a Library of Tiatro-Scripts and Tiatro-related Literature along with an “Archaic-Center”.

2) ‘Plan of Action’ to take the Konkani Tiatro to deep interiors of Goa, where it has not been able to reach till now.

3) “Plan of Action’ to ensure Goans of all communities, embrace the Konkani Tiatro.

4) “Plan of Action” to take Konkani Tiatro, to all other States of India and Abroad as a Goan Art & Cultural Form.



These are a few of the works for the Tiatr-Akademi” that immediately come to my mind.

However, many more such works, that need to be undertaken, will come to light, once the General Council of the Tiatr-Akademi sits down for a serious discussion.



The Tiatr-Akademi is also a “platform” for Tiatrists, to voice their opinion on “Tiatro”-related as well as other theatre-related matters.

My sincere advice, to my colleagues in the General Council and the Executive Committee of the Tiatr-Akademi is, to make use of this platform to further the “cause” of the Konkani Tiatro.

Inspite of your heavy “tiatro-schedules”, please do attend all the meetings and actively participate in them, with your valuable suggestions.

You are now, representing the entire Tiatrist Community and you are “answerable”, to them.

You have accepted a huge responsibility. My best wishes to you all.



Wilmix (Tiatrist)

10/2/2009



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