How proficient are you at spoken Konkani? And, how effectively can you use the language to express yourself? If the answer to both queries is in positive then you fit the bill to audition for ULOI! FULOI! Spoken Word Festival being organised by Encore Academy of Performing Arts on August 20 at Maquinez Palace.
The academy, which focuses on five genres of performing arts – dance, theatre, music, magic and spoken word – is organising the event to promote spoken words, especially spoken Konkani in Goa.
“Encore Academy is dedicated to fostering performing arts among students in Goa. Through our Encore Dance Education Programs, students have the opportunity to grow artistically and build confidence,” said Cecille Rodrigues, the co-founder of the academy.
She added, “ULOI! FULOI! Festival auditions further this mission by offering young voices a platform to express themselves through spoken word and connect with the broader creative community”.
ULOI! FULOI! Festival auditions further this mission by offering young voices a platform to express themselves through spoken word and connect with the broader creative communityCecille Rodrigues, the co-founder of the academy.
The festival, which first of its kind, is curated by Pravin Sabnis and will showcase performances exclusively in Konkani, highlighting and preserving the richness of Goa's linguistic and cultural heritage.
Academy will audition students from schools, higher secondary and college as part of the upcoming festival. This unique festival, celebrating World Goa Day, aims to bring together spoken word enthusiasts across various genres including monologue, rap, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up comedy.
This unique festival, celebrating World Goa Day, aims to bring together spoken word enthusiasts across various genres including monologue, rap, poetry, storytelling, and stand-up comedy.
“The audition is open to school, higher secondary and college students who wish to showcase their talents in categories such as poetry, rap, monologues, stand-up comedy, and storytelling,” said Anup Arolkar, the general manager of Encore Academy of Performing Arts.
Elaborating on the kind of videos to be submitted for the audition, he said, “performances must be in Konkani, and each participant may submit only one video. The video should be no longer than five minutes, clear and audible, with a white or light background, and must be raw, not professionally edited”.
The video should be no longer than five minutes, clear and audible, with a white or light background, and must be raw, not professionally edited.Anup Arolkar, the general manager of Encore Academy of Performing Arts.
To participate, submit your video via WhatsApp to +91 904 904 44 33 by August 10, along with personal details such as your name, age, gender, and institute. The selection criteria will focus on artistic expression, originality, and relevance to Goan Konkani culture, with the judges' decisions being final.
Selected performers will be notified by August 14 and must be available to perform on August 20 at Maquinez Palace in Panjim.
For further details on the auditions, please WhatsApp, at +91 904 904 44 33 or email at academy@encorecircle.com