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.
Miguel Jacob Carmo Luis Fernandes, known professionally as Prince Jacob, is an Indian actor, singer, comedian, playwright, director, producer, and radio personality known for his work in Marathi, Konkani films, and tiatr productions. He is a former president of Tiatr Academy of Goa.
The Dalgado Konknni Akademi is an organisation located in Panjim, Goa that works for the development and promotion of Konkani in the Roman script.
Tomazinho Cardozo, is an Indian politician, playwright, writer, and teacher who served as a Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly from January 1995 to June 1999. He is known for his achievements on the literary front and the popular tiatr stage in the state of Goa.
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.
Hermegildo Camilo, known professionally as H. Britton, was an Indian singer, actor, lyricist, composer, playwright, director, and producer who worked on the Konkani stage. A versatile performer, Camilo is best known for portraying female characters in tiatr productions, and has also composed more than 700 songs.
Santana Filomena Ceirico Camilo "Cyriaco" Dias is an Indian actor, playwright, theatre director, singer, freedom fighter, and social worker known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Throughout his career, he has performed in over 1,000 dramas and has accumulated over 4,500 acting credits.
Carmen Rose Lobo, known professionally as Carmen Rose, is an Indian former singer, and theatre actress known for her work in tiatr productions from 1963 to 1978.
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.
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.
L.C.D. Braganza, known mononymously as Rama, was an early 20th-century Goan playwright known for his work in tiatr productions. His popular tiatr Maurice and Juliana vo A Real Love Story (1910) had a significant impact on Saib Rocha, an early Konkani playwright, who later became a leading producer and director in the Konkani theater scene. Braganza, along with a few other tiatrists such as Karachiwalla, F. X. Fernandes Douglas, Rogaciano D'Souza, and Affonceka, played a crucial role in strengthening the foundation of Konkani tiatr during the 20th century.
Maria Carlota D'Souza, known professionally as Miss Carlota, was a Goan theatre actress and singer who worked on the Konkani stage.
J. R. Fernandes, known professionally as, J. R. Fithna, was a 20th-century retired Goan theatre actor, singer, composer, and female impersonator who worked on the Konkani stage during the golden phase of tiatr.
Remédios Januário "Remmie" Colaço was an Indian singer, composer, actor, playwright, and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Francis Diogo Romano de Mello, known professionally as Dioguinho D'Mello, was an Indian writer, singer, playwright, and sailor known for his work in tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Ambassador of the Konkani stage" by writer Fausto V. Da Costa, he was a multilingual singer. Using the pen name Diodem, de Mello wrote for publications such as The Goa Mail and The Goa Times of Bombay. In addition to Mogachi Vodd, he penned several novels including Tambddo Moyekar, Dharunn Calliz, Khotto Put, Konn Zait To Crimidor?, and Ugddas 1901 Vorsacho.
Ernest Rebello was an early 20th-century Goan playwright, theatre director, composer, former singer, and comedian who worked on the Konkani stage.
João Inacio De Souza was an Indian theatre actor, composer, singer, playwright, and theatre director who worked on the Konkani stage.
Kamlakant Narayan Chari was an Indian stage designer, light designer, and sound designer known for his work in Marathi theatre and tiatr productions.
José Francisco Leitaõ, known professionally as Jephsis Hitler, was an Indian comedian, theatre actor, singer, composer, and playwright who worked on the Konkani stage.
Carmo Valeriano "Valente" Mascarenhas was an Indian actor, singer, composer, playwright, theatre director, and former make-up artist known for his work in Hindi, Konkani films, television, tiatr productions, and folk plays.
