Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann stages Romeo - Juliet, Konkani play as 156th Monthly Theater

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 8 Dec 2014: Kalaakul, only Konkani theater repertory promoted by Mandd Sobhann, city-based organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide, presented ‘Romeo Juliet’ – the classic Shakespearean romantic tragedy, as one-hundred-fifty-sixth monthly theater at Kalaangann, here on Sunday December 7.

 

The play has been translated into Konkani by Arun Raj Rodrigues and directed by Neenasam Christopher D’Souza. The audience was captivated throughout the play by Kalakul talented artistes – Arun Tauro, Veena Pais, Nishma D’Souza, Hanley Coelho, Sandeep Tellis, Preetham Rodrigues, Jeethan Rego, Clenwin Fernandes, Lester Menezes, Melvyn Pais, Sandeep Mascarenhas, Roshini Goveas and Malcon Rego. Rohan Lobo of Kalaakul provided the music and Nach Sobhann supported in mesmerizing dances.

 

 

Earlier, Fr Prashant Madta SJ felicitated the veteran Konkani columnist and poet Gladys Rego for  donating her lifetime collection of above 3,500 books to the Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu Library of Mandd Sobhann. She was honored with a shawl, sari, dry fruits, garland and citation.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Prashant urged Gladys Rego to write her biography so that people may be inspired by her experience in life.

 

Gladys Rego said that she decided to donate her entire collection to Mandd Sobhann because of its dedicated service to Konkani language and culture.

 

Mandd Sobhann president Louis J Pinto, secretary Kishore Fernandes and co-ordinator  Stany Alvares were present on the occasion.