A Commercial Study of TIATR As a Form of Entertainment in Goa (India
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A Commercial Study of TIATR as a form of Entertainment in Goa (India): An Empirical Analysis Dr.Juao Costa Associate Professor, Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, Salcete, Goa. 403707. Abstract: Introduction: The state of Goa is rich in culture; heritage and art The state of Goa is rich in culture; heritage and art especially performing art in Goa is a unique feature of especially performing art in Goa is a unique feature of the state. Though all these forms fall under the wide the state. Though all these forms fall under the wide classification of dance, dramas and music yet the classification of dance, dramas and music yet the dance in Goa has a distinct Goan flavour and can be dance in Goa has a distinct Goan flavour and can be easily be distinguished from those of the other states. easily be distinguished from those of the other states. The most significant part about the performing arts in The most significant part about the performing arts in Goa is the fact that each of them colorfully illustrates Goa is the fact that each of them colourfully illustrates the unity in diversity of Goan heritage. Goan rich the unity in diversity of Goan heritage. Goan rich cultural heritage comprises of dance, folksongs, music cultural heritage comprises of dance, folksongs, music and folk tales rich in the content and variety. Goans are and folk tales rich in the content and variety. Goans are born music lovers. Goans are very fond of theatre and born music lovers. Goans are very fond of theatre and acting. acting. Tiatr is the major form of Goan theatre common amongst Catholics and is the most Tiatr is the major form of Goan theatre common commercial offering as it has entertained Goans not amongst Catholics and is the most commercial offering only in Goa but also in Mumbai and Pune and in the as it has entertained Goans not only in Goa but also in foreign regions of UAE ,Kuwait ,Canada, U.K as well. Mumbai and Pune and in the foreign regions of UAE ,Kuwait ,Canada, U.K as well. The study was The word tiatr comes from the Portuguese word for conducted to analyze the commercial aspect of Tiatr as theatre, “teatro”. Tiatr is a type of musical theatre a form of entertainment. Problems were also identified popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India with a proper solution to it. It was seen that unlike as well as in Mumbai and within expatriate past, preset days this form of entertainment occupied a communities in the Middle East, London and other respectable position in the Goan Economy. It has cities where Konkani speakers have a considerate created direct as well indirect employment to the presence. The dramas are performed mainly in people of the state. As a form of entertainment it is not “Roman Konkani” and include music, dance and only popular in Goa and other states of the country but singing. Tiatr performers are called „Tiatrist‟. Tiatr also in Gulf, U.K, Canada and other parts of the Globe today revolves around social, religious and political wherever the Goan diaspora is based themes. It is considered to be a mirror of Goan culture.The drama consists of 6 or 7 acts called Key words: “Pordhe”. The acts are interspersed by songs which Tiatr, Entertainment, Tiatrist, Pordhe, Problems and need not be directly linked to the content or the issues prospects). of the main drama. There are 2 or 3 songs between each of the acts. Page 1 These usually narrate a real life incident Methodology: (social/political) and end with a moral or message. The The data for the purpose was collected through a Tiatrists have always demonstrated a very high degree personal interview with the Producers/Directors of of social awareness. Most of the themes of tiatr are Tiatr. A detailed questionnaire was prepared to seek concerned with social problems confronting the information on the objectives which was administered people. Songs integral to the plays are known as personally on the samples selected at random. Around „Kant‟s, other songs called „kantaram‟ are generally 45 Producers/Directors were selected for the purpose. either comedic or based on political and controversial The data collected was analysed with the help of issues that are interspersed through the performance; statistical package-SPSS (Statistical package for social these musical interludes are independent of the main science). The tools such as percentage and graphs were theme of the play. The songs are often satirical of the used to analyse the data. The secondary data was politics and politicians of Goa. The music is provided collected from the Literature, Articles and Newspaper by a live band including keyboard trumpet, saxophone, copies available in the library and online. A detailed bass guitar and drums. Atiatr usually lasts for about review of the same was undertaken. The period under two or three hours, has songs and seven acts of roughly study was 2015-2016.The report is presented into the fifteen minutes duration each and has elaborate sets following Chapters: and professional lighting effects. Significance of the study: The tiatr as a dramatic form has been traditionally The present study seeks to bring out various problems dominated and patronised by Christian community, but faced by the directors while entering into the tiatr field in recent years several young Hindu artists have been as a form of Entrepreneurship in Goa. The study will performing in the tiatr which are also seen by people also bring out the prospects of the business. Likewise from the Hindu community. Among Muslim artists how it has contributed towards a profit making who have acted so, far it has been mimicry artist business. It also seeks to bring about encouragement Sheikh Amir. The tiatr is an instance where mass and motivation, among the artists/people. The support plays a crucial role. It is one of those arts importance of this study is therefore to highlight the which despite centuries of Portuguese suppression and various problems as well as prospects faced by the post liberation neglect, from the state government has directors as tiatr has turned in to a business form. This not just survived but also thrived and reinvented itself study will go a long way to illustrate the need for in many ways. keeping alive and promoting the traditional art form. Aims and objectives SCHEMES FOR PROMOTION OF TIATR The objectives of the study are: Tiatr Academy of Goa 1) To study the various forms of direct as well as The tiatr academy of Goa situated at Patto, Panjim Goa indirect employments generated by Tiatr. was established in February 2009. It is a statutory body 2) To find out about the payments made to each stake setup by the government of Goa to provide financial as holders in Tiatr. well as non-financial assistance to promote and 3) To study the Capital requirements, Cost and preserve tiatr, its songs and music in Goa. The various Profitability of each production. schemes that were conceptualised at the time of the 4) To study the problems faced and to suggest Academy‟s inception are being followed and remedies to overcome it. continued till now, which are as follows: 5) To study schemes implemented by the government of Goa for the development of Tiatr in Goa. Page 2 1. Oral Documentation of history of Tiatr. 24. Meet the Tiatr Artiste 2. Documentations of Tiatr through research 25. Festival of „Khell‟ work 26. Financial Assistance to Dramatic Troupes 3. Promotion of Tiatr through Academic participating in Kala Academy‟s Yearly Khell- activities Tiatr Festival 4. Preservation of Tiatr literature 27. Lifetime Contribution Awards-Tiatr 5. Promotion of tiatr music 28. Lifetime Contribution Awards-Khell and 6. Financial assistance to Dramatic Troupes KhellTiatr participating in Kala Academy‟s yearly tiatr 29. Lifetime Contribution Awards-Tiatr (Non- festivals Commercial) 7. Remembering tiatr artists of yester years- 30. Library of TAG commemoration of jubilee/birth 31. Identity Cards anniversaries 32. Publication of Directory of Tiatr Artistes 8. Remembering tiatr artistes of yester years- 33. Visit to old and sick artistes organisation of special dedicated programmes. Kala Academy of Goa 9. SomploleaTiatristanchoUgdass-monthly Kala academy is known as “The Academy of programme Arts”. It is a prominent cultural centre run by the 10. Financial assistance to troupes going to government of Goa, situated at CampalPanjim. Mumbai/Poona and other parts of the It is funded by the Government of Goa, the country & vice versa centre offers training through its faculty and also 11. Production of Tiatr in villages/ urban areas organises festivals, competitions, exhibitions, 12. Popular tiatr festival/competition workshops, seminars, and other programmes 13. Konkani song and music awards related to various forms of the local arts.It 14. Promoting Tiatr related activities conducts various competitions such as tiatr 15. Production of model Tiatr competition for seniors as well as children. 16. Promotion of Acting 17. Promotion of Patriotism/National Directorate of Art and Culture Department Integration/Communal Harmony- of Goa Organisation of Competition on The main objective of the Directorate of Art and Choreographic Dancing on Konkani songs Culture in a nutshell is to effectively implement on Patriotism/National the “Cultural policy” of the Goa Government. In Integration/Communal Harmony addition to the schemes executed by the 18. Promotion of Patriotism/National department, various other cultural programmes Integration/Communal Harmony-Production and activities are also organised by the of Musical Programme of Tiatr on department from time to time, for the benefit of Patriotism/n National individual artists and artist‟s community.