Tiatr is a type of musical theatre that is popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India,as well as in Mumbai and among expatriate communities in the Middle East,United Kingdom,and other cities with a significant presence of Konkani speakers. The plays are primarily performed in the Romi Konkani dialects and incorporate elements such as music,dance,and singing. Individuals who perform in tiatr are referred to as tiatrists.
Wilson Vincent Mazarello,also known as Wilmix,is an Indian singer,writer,playwright,and politician known for his work in Konkani films,and tiatr productions.
Tito Matias Estefânio Preto,known professionally as Titta Pretto,is an Indian comedian,singer,composer,and playwright known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Regina Fernandes was a Goan theatre actress known as the first lady of the Konkani stage. The wife of Goan playwright João Agostinho Fernandes,she first took to the stage at the age of 24 in her husband's theatro Batcara,which was staged at Gaiety Theatre in Bombay on 22 November 1904.
Robin Vaz was an Indian playwright,actor,singer,and dancer known for his work in Konkani films,tiatr productions,and Goan folk music.
Minguel Fernandes,known professionally as Khadda Minguel,was an Indian playwright,composer,and singer known for his work in khell productions.
Francisco Boavida Fernandes,known professionally as Francis Tembo,was an Indian stage actor and composer known for his work in zomnivoilo fell and khell tiatr productions.
Luis Henrique Carmo Rebello was an Indian drummer known for his work in tiatr (theatre) productions. The son of musician and khell tiatr pioneer Mastor,he got his big break at the age of 14 in Konkani playwright Menino de Bandar's tiatr Succorina staged in the 1980s.
Orlando Jeremias Gomes,was an Indian theatre critic and writer known for his work on the Konkani stage. While employed by The Times of India,he contributed to English and Konkani language publications such as Evening News,The Goa Times,Gulab,and The Goan Review. His contributions included previews,reviews,and free advertisements of Konkani tiatrs.
Eusebia Feliciana "Sabina" Fernandes is an Indian actress,singer,theatrical producer,and theatre director known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Francisco Fernandes,known professionally as Francis de Paroda or Shalibai,was an Indian actor,singer,and composer known for his work in khell and tiatr (theatre) productions.
JoséFrancisco Leitaõ,known professionally as Jephsis Hitler,was an Indian comedian,theatre actor,singer,composer,and playwright who worked on the Konkani stage.
Miguel Morais,known professionally as Xempea Minguel,was an early 20th-century Indian stage actor,comedian,director,and drama teacher known for his work in fells or khells.
Antonio Moraes,known professionally as A. Moraes,was an Indian playwright,theatre director,trumpeter,bandleader,and composer known for his work in khell,folk plays,and tiatr (theatre) productions.
Rosario Lourenço Santana Rodrigues was an Indian playwright,theatre director,comedian,and composer known for his work in khell tiatr productions and non-stop dramas. Referred to as the "Goan Shakespeare" and "Father of khell tiatr",he founded the "non-stop drama" format,alike to one-act play of three hours duration in the 1970s,from the traditional two act plays of khell tiatr. His drama format had its peak period between 1970 and 2000.
Querobina Costa Carvalho is an Indian comedian,actress,and singer based in Kuwait. She is known for her work in tiatr productions.
Tomás António "Tommy" Afonso,known professionally as Jr. Nelson,is a Portuguese singer,theatre actor,composer,and playwright based in Southall,England. He is known for his work in tiatr productions,having initially earned fame as a member of the Trio Kings,a musical trio. The son of singer Nelson Afonso,he is involved in promoting amateur tiatrists in the UK.
Evangelisto Diogo Agnelo Fernandes,known professionally as Ben Evangelisto,is an Indian comedian,actor,singer,and playwright known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions.
Premanand Anand Lotlikar is an Indian insurance agent,businessman,former actor,theatre director,and playwright known for his work in Marathi nataks and tiatr (theatre) productions.
Evaristo Menino Mariano D'Silva,known professionally Mini Mario,is a singer-songwriter,actor,playwright,and director based in London,United Kingdom. He is known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions.
