Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas

Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas

Tiatr Academy of Goa will organize its monthly programme ‘Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas’ dedicated to the memories of the tiatr artistes who are no more living and have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr. The artistes who were born in a particular month will be remembered in this programme. The artistes of yesteryears who were born in the month of July are A.M.B. Rose, Alexinho de Candolim, Domnick Vaz, Carmo Rod, Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, Antonio Moraes, Joao Inacio D’Souza, Thomas Aguelino Fernandes (Champion Peter), Joao Sebastiao Sequeira (John Mestri)and Francisco Borges (Frank Borges)

In order to remember these artistes a special programme is organized on Monday, 27^th July 2015 at 4.00pm at the Conference Hall, Tiatr Academy of Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji Goa.

On this occasion well known tiatr artiste Shri. Osvi Viegas and Konkani writer Shri. Willy Goes will speak on the works of these late artistes.

The contribution of these stalwarts of the tiatr stage in brief is:-

A.M.B.Rose

Ambrosio Carlisto Piedade Fernandes who was popularly known as A.M.B. Rose hails from Aldona and was the father of legendary singer Alfred Rose. Born on 31^st July 1899 A.M.B Rose contributed immensely for the tiatr stage. He himself staged two of this own productions ‘Ghatkeponnacho Inam’ and ‘Jadu’. He died on 6^th April 1982.

Alexinho de Candolim

Alexinho Fernandes known as Alexinho de Candolim hails from Candolim, Bardez Goa. Born on 9^th July 1913. He wrote, directed and staged about 26 tiatrs. His most popular tiatrs were ‘Gõycho Posorkar’, ‘Ram Ram Bauji’, ‘To Bhavtto Dhormacho’ and ‘Amchea Xetachi Pavnni’. A progressive writer and director of his times Shri. Alexinho de Candolim died on 16^th July 1963.

Domnick Vaz

Domnick Vaz a fine composer and a singer hail from Varca, Salcete Goa. Born on 6^th July 1929, Domnick contributed a lot for the development of tiatr particularly to Konkani ‘Kantaram’. His songs were meaningful and people always appreciated his singing. He also composed songs for many audio cassettes which became hit.

Carmo Rod

Carmo Rod was also a prominent singer of tiatr stage. Born on 16^th July 1939, Carmo hailed from Assolna, Salcete Goa. He had a beautiful voice and could sing songs in Konkani as well as in English. Because of his attractive voice he was requested to sing the immortal number ‘Nach Atanche’ for the film ‘Nirmonn’. During Opinion Poll in 1967, Carmo Rod sang a solo ‘Don Panam’ which aroused the feelings of the true Goans. He passed away at a very young age of only 36 on 13^th August 1975.

Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa

Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa, a Catholic priest and a great lover of Konkani was a talented writer. Born on 20^th July 1953 and hailing from Varca, Fr. Freddy was a founder member of Dalgado Konknni Akademi and published a magazine named ‘Gulab’ in Konkani in Roman Script which have become very popular among the Goans and Goans worldwide. He has written and produced hit tiatrs like ‘Niz Mog’, ‘Utt Gõykara’, ‘Ghorabo’, ’Khata Pita Dev Dita’ and has produced a number of Konkani audio albums namely ‘Gõychem Git’, ‘Niz Mog’, ‘Jivit’,’Gõycho Manddo’, ’Mother Theresa’, etc.

Antonio Moraes

Born on 13^th July 1924 at Benaulim, Antonio Moraes has dedicatedly served the Konkani stage particularly that of ‘Khell-Tiatr’ for many years. He has been a very good director, musician and a writer. He had written and directed more than 50 Khell-Tiatrs, some of which are ‘Sorg’, ‘Mhojim Bhurgim, ‘Onupkari Put’, etc. He was an excellent player of trumpet, drum and bass guitar and was awarded Goa State Cultural Award for music in the year 2006.

Joao Inacio D’Souza

Born on 2^nd July 1921, Joao Inacio D’Souza hailed from Mapusa, Bardez.  He was an exemplary novel writer and has written number of novels in Konkani in Roman Script. He has also written and presented one act plays on All India Radio. Besides this, he has composed and sang many Konkani kantaram.

Thomas Aguelino Fernandes (Peter Champion)

One of the most versatile comedians of tiatr stage Peter Champion hailed from Cortalim and was born on 21^st July 1932. He was also known for his comedy solos and was a member of the group ‘Young Stars of Goa’ of his times. Peter Champion has also written and produced many tiatrs including one of his famous ‘Bacro Kut Zalem?’.

Joao Sebastiao Sequeira (John Mestri)

He is a recipient of Kala Gaurav Puroskar from Goa State Government for his contribution in the field of music. Hailing from Raia, Salcete, Joao Sequeira, popularly known as John Mestri, was born on 25^th July 1933. This versatile musician has enriched tiatr stage by his melodious music.  He passed away on 6^th July 2013.

Francisco Borges (Frank Borges)

Hailed from Verna, Salcete Goa, Frank Borges was born on 25^th July 1949. He has dedicatedly served the Konkani stage particularly that of ‘Khell-Tiatr’ for many years. He was a very good actor with a baron voice and a fine singer. He died on 2^nd August 2013.