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.
Matheus Correia,known professionally as Comedian Selvy,was an Indian comedian,actor,playwright,singer,director,and producer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Comedy King of the Konkani stage" by The Navhind Times,he is regarded as one of the greatest Konkani comedians of his generation. He was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed "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 worked 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.
John Claro Fernandes was an Indian writer,theatre director,playwright,and actor known for his work in tiatr productions. 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.
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.
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.
Minguel Fernandes,known professionally as Khadda Minguel,was an Indian playwright,composer,and singer known for his work in khell productions.
Joaquim João "Jaju" Fernandes,also mononymously known as Jaju or Dada (transl. Father),was an Indian actor and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions. He made his professional debut in the 1980 tiatr Thapott (Slap) by his elder brother,Roseferns. Following this,he became known for playing both serious and comedic main characters,traditionally those of a father,antagonist,or police officer. In his later years,he took on the role of a football agent during his son Brandon Fernandes's early football career.
Kamlakant Narayan Chari was an Indian stage designer,light designer,and sound designer known for his work in Marathi theatre and tiatr productions.
Eusebia Feliciana "Sabina" Fernandes is an Indian actress,singer,theatrical producer,and theatre director known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Antonio Sinforiano Timotio Luis Fernandes,known professionally as Antonio Sinforiano or A. Sinforiano,was an Indian playwright,theatrical producer,ghostwriter,composer,prompter,and stagehand known for his work in tiatr productions staged post-liberation.
Ubaldina "Diana" Fernandes,also known mononymously as Diana,is an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
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.
Natolino Lourenco Vales,known professionally as Comedian Nato,is an Indian comedian,actor,and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
