After the tremendous success of their Hit Konkani Tiatr – KUMSAR
GOAN CULTURAL ART
presented a new Konkani Tiatr
(Defiance)
Powerful scripted drama of greed, revenge, sacrifice and forgiveness
Produced by: Clema Fernandes
Directed by: Joe Vaz
Band: SmartSound
Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Michael Power High School, 105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 3Z7
With a Star Studded Cast and Singers:
Francis Moraes, Tony D’Silva, Clema Fernandes, Grace Almeida, Patrick Pereira, Gaspar Moraes, Fay DaCosta, Jr. Menezes,
Owen DaCosta, Giann Moraes, Hazel Jacob, Riener Gracias, Olavio DaCosta, Maria Pereira, Willie Gracias, Serah Barbosa, Samson Santimano, Auggie Pereira, Agnelo Fernandes (U.S.A.),
Sandra Menezes, Olympio Fernandes, Sylda Gracias, Ruth Kumar,
Olwen Da Costa, Rhio Gracias and Joe Vaz
Proceeds will benefit ASRO, Tivim, Goa
(a home for destitute/orphaned children with HIV/AIDS)
Asro is a project of Caritas-Goa which is a charitable Society/Organization of the Archdiocese of Goa.
For more information on ASRO, please check their website http://www.caritasgoa.org.
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| Cast and crew |
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| Behind the scenes – “Praying” before the show |
Winning hearts over in Toronto
Goans in distant Toronto, Canada, were treated to a glimpse of their cultural heritage when a Goan tiatr entitled ‘Jit’ written by Adolf Silveira from Calangute was staged there on June 15. Directed by Joe Vaz and produced by Clema Fernandes, ‘Jit’ was much appreciated by the audience who enjoyed the evening.
(Excerpt from the Goan.net)
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| L-R: Joe, Tony, Rhio, Riener, Grace, Sylda, Clema, Francis |
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| L-R: Fay, Clema, Giann |
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Hazel Thomas
Song: O'Canada |
It was a pleasure to see this beautiful Tiatro “Jit” on June 15, 2013 in
Toronto, Canada.
Silviano Barbosa
Author of “The 6th night”
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| L-R: Joe, Francis, Clema, Tony |
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Agnelo Fernandes
Song: Duddu |
Hi Clemma de Calangute....
Congratulations on a very successful tiatre production.
Everybody enjoyed the production and it was well received by all.
Kudos to all actors on stage and behind the stage!!!! especially Denzyl de Podekar :-) kidding.
regards,
mx
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| L-R: Samson, Serah |
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L-R: Tony, Patrick, Olavio
Song: Goa Maim |
Hi Clema,
Just want to tell you that the Konkani Tiatr was very good and enjoyable even though I don't understand all the big Konkani words. It was very well attended and comments from people around were good, you and all the actors did a great job and so was the band. Now you can relax and have a break.
Regards,
Ella.
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Jr. Menezes
Song: Bhurgeponn |
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| L-R: Grace. Sylda |
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| L-R: Tony, Olavio, Francis |
To our greatest tiatrist Clema, the show was awesome, all good comments from people we spoke to we all enjoyed and hats off to all, joe Vas acted and sang well, I think your show was a success, and most of all the band was very goody battery going low will keep in touch to talk the rest and Denzyl deserves a trophy.
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| L-R: Samson, Olwen, Gaspar |
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L-R: Sylda, Riener
Song: Tallni |
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| L-R: Patrick, Reiner |
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| L-R: Clema, Francis, Riener |
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| L-R: Clema, Francis, Riener, Sylda |
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Sandra Menezes
Song: Sounsarachi Ass
Hi Joe and Satira,I am not sure if I have the right email address, as I must say the concert was very good and a lot of people liked it. You all did a great job and congrats to you all.
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| L-R: Francis, Tony, Grace, Clema, Sylda |
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| Sylda Gracias in a Play Song (Cant) |
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| L-R: Olavio, Sylda |
Congratulations to you and your crew of ‘JIT’ Tiatr.
I have heard some good reviews and it was a very good success.
Thanks for keeping up with our Mother tongue Konkani and our culture.
Good Luck to you in the future.
Evaristo Fernandes & The Goan Soccer League.
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L-R: Hazel, Willie
Song: Ye Ye Katrina |
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L-R: Fay, Owen, Giann
Song: Sirvidor |
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| L-R: Grace, Rhio, Clema, Francis |
Please accept our Congratulations for a great performance, more importantly for keeping our culture alive and moving.
It was a great performance, all your hard work and dedication paid off. I really enjoyed every bit of it
If possible please convey my congrats and say a thank you to all that participated.
Wish you all the best and Gods Blessings continue to be with each of you.
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| L-R: Maria, Clema, Tony |
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Auggie Pereira
Song: Kazar |
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Joe Vaz
Song: Senorita |
Congratulations on successful production of "Jit"Lourdino
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| L-R: Sylda, Riener |
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| L-R: Clema, Sylda, Riener |
I attended a Seniors event yesterday - all those I spoke to on JIT were full of praise.
Of course it takes a lot time and effort, but it all helps to keep Konkani culture alive.
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Hazel Thomas
Song: Kedna |
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Agnelo Fernandes
Song: Nizache Goenkar |
That was a terrific tiatr. I talked about it on my show. In fact, I am still getting feedback about how good it was. Kudos to you both and your team. I wish to thank you for giving me the opportunity to connect with your audience. Thank you for your support and help. We will always continue to support any initiative that helps in preserving and spreading our language.
Thank you once again, you guys rock!!
Milena Marques-Zachariah PRODUCER/HOST RADIO MANGO
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| L-R: Francis, Clema, Riener, Sylda |
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| L-R: Samson, Gaspar, Serah |
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| L-R: Samson, Gaspar |
Hi Joe/Clementine. (I like to say Clementine Portugues)
Your ''Jit''tiatr was great. This is what the Toronto Goans are talking, from those who saw the tiatr also those who haven’t seen the show.
Yesterday I went for the Talent Show in Mississauga. There I met our Goans, believe me, at least 10 of them surrounded me. Most of them are ladies calling from far, Petromas khoso assai-they talk very high about your Tiatr. They said that the Tiatr was the best among all the tiatr’s they have seen in the past, and you Mr. Joe better take care. Many ladies are after you, because of that song Senorita. (in Goa they do that immediately ‘’sango ani mitt unvar ani dhist khare-I believe that)
Anyways the credit goes to the Director and the Producer with their hard work-it takes a lot of work to organize one tiatr especially in Canada . In Goa it is different since there are lots of contractors that can be hired to do specific jobs.
Also I appreciate your family, without their support it is not possible-I noticed Denzyl, Satira, Jenessa &Valerie they were so supportive-running here and there till the end.
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Owen Da Costa
Song: Lollipop |
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Ruth Kumar
Song: Kombekar |
Congrats Clema for such a marvellous production - we enjoyed every moment of it and would like to share some pics that we took.
Keep up the good work and please congratulate Joe Vaz as well on our behalf. You both made a great team and all your hard work appreciated. Also congratulate all of the other talented artists who made their contributions - it was very tastefully done - never a dull moment !!!
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L-R: Clema, Samson, Gaspar
Song: Don Muine |
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Joe Vaz
Opening Chorus Song: JIT |
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| L-R: Gaspar, Serah |
Subject: Re: Comments on the Concert.
"The concert was great - because it brought out the following of the audience :
Laughter - the rather comical scenes played by the lady who came from London and the
man from Goa by the name of Petromax - that was really funny.... and people really had a laugh...
Sadness - the main concert where the girl contracts leukemia and dies - some of the audience were in tears....you could hear some sniffling and blowing of the noses.....
Happiness - the audience were also singing along the song sung by the "bride" - piri piri piri...and the great music and and the other singers.
The message was clear, support your son or daughter in their chosen vocation in life - The father's wish was just that his daughter gets married to a rich man .......that is so shallow.....these days
And finally the funds raised went to a good cause in Goa.....
Francis
Thank you letters from ASRO, Tivim, Goa and Sisters of the Cross, Goa
(Thank you letter from Caritas - GOA)
(Thank you letter from Sisters of the Cross-GOA)
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