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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Mar 27: Konkani Biblical drama ‘Tum Vhorto Dhonea' was staged to a large audience at St Sebastian Church grounds at Permannur near here on Sunday, March 25.
‘Tum Vhorto Dhonea’ meaning ‘Lord, You are Great’ has been written and produced by Richie John Pais and directed by Arthur Rasquinha. This was the fifth show of the drama.
During a brief stage programme, held before the play, chief guest Fr Roopesh Madtha, director, YCS & YSM, Mangaluru diocese, congratulated the troupe and wished them best and said,“I am extremely happy to watch a play on the life of Job Patriarch. Job is a man of faith. We all have a Job in us when it comes to facing problems in life. But do we know why
miseries come to human beings and how to handle them with trust in God? This is the time we learn about how to cope with difficult situations without compromising with faith,"
Fr J B Saldanha, parish priest, St Sebastian Church Permannur, was honoured by director Arthur Rasquinha and assistant director Jerome Moras.
After receiving honour, Fr J B Saldanha said he decided to allow the drama to be staged at Permannur as soon as he watched it at St Antony Ashram. “We need plays which allow us to learn the realities of life. Job Patriarch is a relevant person all the time. The difficulties he faced during his time and what we face now are not different. This play gives us
opportunity to look at the problems we face from a different perspective,”
Arthur Rasquinha, Jerome Moras and Richie John Pais were honoured by Fr J B Saldanha on behalf of St Sebastian Church Permannur on the occasion.
Melwyn C D’Souza, vice-president and Ronald Fernandes, secretary of Parish Pastoral Parishad were present on the dais.
Fr Stany Pinto conducted the prayer.
Fermina Spinella Pais honoured the artistes and donors on behalf of the producer.
Joshwa D’Souza compered the stage programme.
Fr Felix Noronha, Fr Stany Pinto Fr Lizel D’Souza and deacon Flavian Lobo were present among others in the audience.
The story is based on the book of Job in the Old Testament. Job Patriarch, the protagonist of the drama, is known for his unshakable faith. He does not lose his faith in his Creator in spite of losing all his wealth and children. His friends visit and comfort him, but they blame him for his misery. God appears to Job in the end and restores his wealth
and health.
The drama has been praised for blending of creative abilities and technical brilliance. Appreciation came from the audience who experienced LED screen for the fifth time on Konkani stage after it was introduced on March 6 last year during the first show of the drama.The large audience remained till the end to witness the grand climax which ends with the restoration of health and wealth of Job Patriarch. Deyona Pais, Steffi Pereira and Preema Pinto performed the climax dance.
Jeevan Vas, Nishma D’Souza, Dorris D’Sa, Stany Machado, Nigel Pereira, Alwyn Tauro, Wilson Lobo, Steven Fernandes, Joachim Monteiro, Vincy Pinto, Roshan Lobo, Victor Rasquinha, Roshan Rocco, Nolan Furtado, Preetham Monteiro, Neel Coelho, MacLean D’Souza, Stany Fernandes, Steffi Pereira, Nia Pais, Avril D’Souza, Stallone Fernandes, Sara Furtado, Roydon Lobo, Roncia Lobo, Eva Lobo, Shareen D’Souza and Rachana Ancita Crasta have acted in the play.
Jerome Moras was the assistant director of the drama while Jerald Concessao was the stage manager. Arun Noronha was lights manager and Chris Electronics provided sounds.
Ashith Pinto as the music director had composed special Biblical music. Narayan Raj was the technical in-charge who created special graphics.
The drama had 9 songs, composed by Richie John Pais and tuned by Fr Walter D’Souza and Fr Maxim D’Souza. Denzil Pereira has provided the music for the songs. Frank Sequeira, Rajesh D’Souza, Joseph Pinto, Rony Crasta, Zeena Pereira, Neel Coelho, Disha Moras, Anisha D’Souza, Kajal Moras, Nia Pais, Luvina Noronha and Avril D’Souza were
the singers.
The climax song was composed and tuned by Arthur Rasquinha. Kripa Rasquinha and Vandana Rasquinha have sung the soprano voices with other singers. The music accompaniment for the song was arranged by Joel Pereira.
Daijiworld was the media partner and Rahul Advertisers was the publicity partner for the drama.
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