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 dramas 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.
Matheus Correia, known professionally as Comedian Selvy, was an Indian comedian, actor, playwright, singer, director, and producer who primarily worked on the Konkani stage and is regarded as one of the greatest Konkani comedians of his generation. He was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed as Goa's most loved comedian.
Mario Piedade Menezes, popularly known by his sobriquet Tragedy King, was an Indian theatre director, playwright, and actor who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He was the vice president of the Tiatr Academy Goa.
Roy Pio Crasto, known professionally as Roy de Chinchinim, is an Indian playwright, director, and actor who primarily works on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrsBogos Tankam (2012) and Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat (2015), the latter faced significant opposition due to its unflinching portrayal of the corrupt practices within the state's ruling government.
Vicente Florenco Fernandes, known professionally as Star of Curtorim or Seza Pai, was an Indian theatre director, dramatist, actor and composer, who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrSeza Pai (1976) which he staged along with Nelson Afonso during the golden phase.
Edmer Barreto is an Indian writer, theatre director, and actor who primarily works on the Konkani stage. He serves as the president of the Pilerne Arts Socio Sports and Cultural Association and is the head of the Pilerne Theatre group.
John Claro Fernandes, known professionally as John Claro, is an Indian writer, theatre director, playwright, and actor. Throughout his extensive career, he has made crucial contributions to the development and advancement of Goan tiatr. His noted research on the history of tiatr led to the discovery that the inaugural tiatr production, titled Italian Bhurgo, took place on 17 April 1892, at the New Alfred Theatre in Bombay, presently occupied by the Police Commissioner headquarters.
Carmo Piedade Rodrigues, known professionally as Carmo Rod, was an Indian singer, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Bernardo Vitorino Fernandes, known professionally as Bernard de Aldona, was an Indian composer, singer, theatre actor, and playwright who worked on the Konkani stage.
Lidvinda Anastasia Clara Correia Dias, known professionally as Clara Dias, was an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films, tiatr productions, and radio plays.
Anil Chandrakant Devulkar, known professionally as Anil Kumar, was an Indian actor, producer, theatre director, and playwright known for his work in Hindi, Konkani films, television, khell tiatrs, and tiatr productions.
Andre Antonio D'Souza, known professionally as A. K. D'Souza, was an Indian playwright, director, actor, composer, singer, and sailor known for his work in tiatr productions in the 1950s.
Marcus Fernandes, known professionally as Comedian Marcus, was an Indian comedian, playwright, director, actor, and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Antonio William Menezes, known professionally as William de Curtorim, was an Indian singer, composer, lyricist, playwright, and theatre director who worked on the Konkani stage.
Assis João Avelino Afonso, known mononymously as Affonceka, was a Goan theatre actor, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in tiatr productions. From the 1920s to the 1940s, he played a pivotal role in the development and progress of Konkani tiatr.
Joaquim Conceicão "Jack" Souza Ferrão was an Indian actor, singer, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Sebastião Gabriel de Sousa, known mononymously as Karachiwalla, was an early 20th-century Goan playwright, theatre director, theatrical producer, singer, and composer who worked on the Konkani stage.
Minguel Fernandes, known professionally as Khadda Minguel, was an Indian playwright, composer, and singer known for his work in khell productions.
João Inacio De Souza was an Indian theatre actor, composer, singer, playwright, and theatre director who worked on the Konkani stage.
Joaquim João "Jaju" Fernandes, also mononymously known as Jaju or Dada, was an Indian actor and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
