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Bantwal, Mar 29: Konkani Biblical drama ‘Tum Vhorto Dhonea' was staged to a large audience at Infant Jesus Church grounds at Modankap near here on Sunday, March 24.

The proceeds of the drama went for the charity. Three families received help from the organisers which was paid at the end of the play.

‘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 sixth show of the drama.

During a brief stage programme, held before the play, Fr Mark Castelino, vicar, Mogarnad Church, Fr Ashwin Crasta, assistant parish priest Modankap, Donny Bantwal, the main organiser, Sandeep Menezes, vice-president of Modankap parish council, other organisers Janet Mary Vas Mogarnad, Joy Carlo Loretto, Irene Shalet Lobo Thodambil, Pradeep John Fernandes Bambil and Godwin Deepak D’Souza Mogarnad and Arthur Rasquinha, Jerome Moras, and Richie Pais , director, assistant director and writer of the drama respectively graced the stage.

Fr Ashiwn Crasta wished them best for the drama, thanked the organisers and said, “I am happy to watch a play on the life of Job Patriarch. People in large numbers have gathered here. We learn from the life of Job that we should never lose our faith. God restores everything we lack if we have faith in Him.,"

Arthur Rasquinha, Jerome Moras and Richie John Pais were honoured by the organisers.

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, 2017 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. Christine Pinto, Riya Albuquerque and Swetha Vas performed the climax dance.

Jeevan Vas, Usha Fernandes, Dorris D’Sa, Stany Machado, Steven Fernandes, Alwyn Tauro, Wilson Lobo, Prashanth Fernandes, Joachim Monteiro, Vincy Pinto, Kanny Cletus D’Souza, Victor Rasquinha, Roshan Rocco, Rohan Pinto, Roshan Lobo, Neel Coelho, MacLean D’Souza, Stany Fernandes, Swetha Vas, Nia Pais, Avril D’Souza, Stallone Fernandes, Sara Furtado, Roydon Lobo, Roncia Lobo, Eva Lobo, Angel D’Souza, Ancia 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. Alwyn Tauro was the costume designer and Steven Fernandes was the property manager.

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, all except the climax song, 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 climax song was arranged by Joel Pereira.

Daijiworld was the media partner and Rahul Advertisers was the publicity partner for the drama.