Sanvordem-based Hortencio Pereira recently penned and released his new tiatr, Mollbak Hat Tenkona Toxich Devachi Nit Chukona. It carries a simple story which can be seen in some the Goan families.
ABOUT THE TIATR
The story, which focuses on infidelity among spouses, has been well enacted on stage, and the twists and turns, including the witty dialogues, make good viewing.
As all efforts have been made by the director to script the tiatr tactfully, he has kept the major share of those witty dialogues for himself, and he delivers them confidently and in style.
The story is about Samuel (Santano Crasto), his only son Denzil (Parag Sabnis), who is a local MLA and his wife Cynthia (Evola). They all reside under one roof.
True to her spouse, Cynthia has trust in her husband and is equally faithful to him. But, on the sly, Denzil is seen enjoying extra-marital ties with Wenda (Jenny de Verna). Wenda’s hubby, Sydney (Jerome de Sanvordem) is employed in the UK and away from his wife.
Infidelity on the part of Denzil results in Cynthia’s mental suffering. She cannot stand her husband being involved with another woman, who is also married and has a home of her own.
Despite all the mental and physical pain, Cynthia’s father-in-law is always there to console her, as and when required.
Samuel also tries to be an eye-opener to his unfaithful son, but Denzil has unwanted excuses to stay away from Cynthia.
The parish priest (Vitorino Tavares) makes an unexpected entry in order to bring peace to the family. But, Denzil tries to hide the truth and shows his ‘faithfulness’ towards Cynthia.
One fine day, Sydney returns from the UK and the truth is about to come to light. But, will his unfaithful spouse, Wenda, change for the good? Will Sydney’s return from the UK help Denzil to return to his wife, Cynthia?
BEHIND THE SCENES
Not seen often on the tiatr stage, Parag Sabnis has displayed good talent and he has the potential to excel on the Konkani stage. Evola, Jenny de Verna and Santano have also extended good support to each other.
Vitorino and Camilo make short entries in some scenes and they convince the audience through their dialogues. There’s child artiste, Raylan Fernandes, who equally displays his talent and is confident in his acts and dialogues.
For some laughter moments, Hortencio Pereira (Airport), Milbon Viegas (Passport) and Manisha (Rasna) and Amresh Kamat (Jaki) are entertaining. The foursome carry a good dose of rib-tickling comedy with them.
However, instead of carrying the comedy exclusively on the road scene, if it was incorporated in the main plot, there would have been more applause from the audience.
To entertain the audience with songs, Rons Tavares steps on-stage with the opening song. He has a word of praise for the upcoming actors and singers and appeals to the audience to encourage them always.
There are some thought-provoking solos coming from Camilo Rodrigues, Amresh Kamat, Hortencio Pereira, Evola, Vitorino and Lourdes.
Two trios, rendered by the Parra Boys, namely Anicet, Greg and Dominic, are worth listening to. Other songs on stage are by Lourdes and Camilo, Hortencio and Evola Santan, Lourdes, Milbon and Vitorino.
Philip de Chandor and his musical team Dickton, Agnelo Lobo (trumpet), Selwin (keyboard), Francisco (bass) and Magney (drums) provide live music offstage. Sadly, the entire team appeared weak and the singers on stage did not get to render their songs with ease.
As usual, Anthony de Ambaji has provided the stage sets and Luis de Sanguem has worked on the execution of lights.