Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 21: St Joseph's Church, Jeppu on the occasion of the feast of its patron, St Joseph, staged an apt play for the Lenten season - 'Pilathachizo'dthi' (Trial of Pilate) to a housefull audience on March 20th at Church grounds, in Jeppu.

Written by Fr Rony Serao, rector, Jeppu Seminary and directed by Clita Noronha, Jeppu, the drama, revolved around the consequences faced by Pontius Pilate after his order to crucify Jesus.

A short stage programme was held prior to the play. Fr Maxim Dsouza, the prish priest, appreciated the dedication of the team and thanked the parishioners and donors for their whole hearted support.

Four prominent persons who made their outstanding contribution towards Konkani Literature, Culture and, Social service, namely, Konkan Maina Meena Rebimbus, Edwin Netto, Fr Ronald Serrao and Sr Aileen Mathias were felicitated by St Joseph Church Jeppu.

The classic and historical drama followed by the stageprogramme gave the audience an enthralling experience.

Lawrence Baptist, Alwyn Miranda, Roshan Dsouza, Robin Vas, Roy Sequeira, Prakash Fronteiro, Nelvita Noronha, Nishmitha Dsouza, Lavron Lobo, Maclin Fernandes, Arwin Immatty acted in the drama.

Marita Dsouza and Gretta Carvalho extended their support backstage. The stage was set up by Nevil Noronha. Ajith Immatty provided sounds and Christopher Ninasam was in-charge of lights.

Simon Pais Bajal, provided sequence music. The dance team included, Jeevitha, Nisha, Sandra and Tisha. Songs were written by Fr Rony Serrao and sung by Prerana Fronteiro, Sherlyn, Fedora, Deona, Nisha, Tisha, Jeevitha, Sandra.