Konkani Drama in Auckland “Toiar Rau” (Be Prepared)


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By Edward Barboza
Bellevision Media Network

Auckland, 09 November 2011: Agnelo Mascarenhas, a producer, director and actor, along with his troupe Paul, Michael, Diego, Iva, Nita, Jane, Isidore, Benny, Ferdy and Edward presented his 6th drama “Toiar Rau” (Be Prepared) on 5th November 2011 in Freeman’s Bay community hall, Auckland to a packed audience of more than 300.

 

The drama commenced on time at 6.50pm with a 20 min interval, finishing at 9.45pm. The story revolves round a family in Goa with two sons, Cain (Paul) and Abel (Agnelo). Cain is a scientist in America while Abel is a social worker for a church in Goa. While Cain is the apple of the eye of his parents, Abel is an embarrassment to them. Eventually Cain returns to Goa with an American wife, Florence (Nita) which turns to be the beginning of the end. Victoria (Eva) and Baltazar (Michael), the parents, enjoy the luxury and wealth that Cain showers on them. However, ashamed to acknowledge Abel as their son, they drive him out of the house. Over a period of time, Cain develops permanent brain damage while Abel becomes a priest. Unable to handle this stress, Florence, admits Cain into the mental hospital, mortgages the family house and returns back to America. Misery, poverty, pain and suffering drive the parents to Abel, begging for shelter and food.

 

 

But that is not all, it was Jumbo (Diego) the house keeper who stole the show with his humorous dialogue delivery. Every stage appearance by Jumbo had the audience roaring with laughter. Skits in between the scenes presented by Agnelo, Jane, Isidore, Benny and Edward kept the humour alive.

 

The famous Konkani song by Henry D’souza, “Ye Ye Katrina” was sung by Dexter Britto and Nita Pinto to music provided by Verrell.

 

Music accompaniment by Alex, Marina, James, Guitarist, Finian and Elvis including backstage assistance from Melwin and Chris and not forgetting several close friends of Agnelo, all helped in making this show a grand success.

 

 

Agnelo’s message, TOIAR RAU (Be prepared)) echoed in his closing song that 3 words MOG (love),  XANTI (peace) BOGSONEM (forgiveness) can make this world  A BETTER PLACE as no one knows the day or time when the end is coming struck a responsive chord with the audience.

 

Fr. Raphael thanked Agnelo and the audience for keeping the Konkani spirit alive in Auckland and the great message BE  PREPARED which coincidentally was resounded in church on Sunday as well.

 

On the whole, it was a lovely weekend well spent catching up with other Konkans and enjoying the drama.

 

 

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Francis, Kinnigoli/Mangalore/Auckland Sun, November-13-2011, 4:21
Dear Friends of our Mother tongue Konkanni, It was so amazing to see ekvoth Konkanni drama presented with such a great message from the bible, reminding us all to be ready "Toiar Rau" Congratulation to all the actors and all people involved backstage for their huge effort for this success. Mog Asundhi Francis Benny
Diogo(Jambo), Auckland-NZ Sun, November-13-2011, 12:56
Thank you all my loving bro s and sisters ,our konkani lovers who are in NewZealand for encouraging and supporting us to do konkani drama(Toiar Rau).We can t do anything without support and blessings.i am greatful to Edward in a special way for his effort to make us more popular by sending good messages and photo s to the Websites.Thank you very much to all and wishing you avery success in your entire life and may God bless you all and your families.
Gladys Rodrigues, Australia Sat, November-12-2011, 10:33
Agnelo Great work!!!!Keep up the good work, keep it going...!!That a was a good crowd of 300!!! Cheers from the team in Melbourne!!!!
Cruz C Fernandes, Melbourne Fri, November-11-2011, 5:34
Agenel Congratulations From Oman to NewZealand. Where next?????? Toiar Rau eunk Melbourne...CCF
Walter Barboza, Moodbelle/ Mumbai Fri, November-11-2011, 11:36
Dear brother Edward it was really nice to see your acting for a konkani play !!! Well done !! hope to see you for more upcoming events in Auckland !!! Best of luck for the entire team of Toiar Rau !!
Shanthi Barboza, Moodbelle/ Mumbai Fri, November-11-2011, 11:34
Dear Edward !!! Congratulations !!! Very happy to see you acting in a konkani play...Well done !! Its really amazing !! we wish you and the entire team of 'Toiar Rau' very best of luck for your upcoming events !!
Tina Bensam, Solem, Oman, Muscat Thu, November-10-2011, 3:36
Hats of to the entire team for Toiar Rau, well done, God bless you all.Keep the Goan spirit going Michael. Mog ason
Avil Almeida, Moodubelle/Dubai Thu, November-10-2011, 3:05
Congragulations Edward and team to orginising the Konkani drama in Auckland.Nice to see Edward you on the stage.
Ronald Sabi, Moodubelle Thu, November-10-2011, 2:14
Congratulation Yeddu Parbule. You are a superman!
Leena (Barboza) Fernandes, Kuwait Thu, November-10-2011, 12:10
Congratulations Edward and the entire group for the success of the Drama. Nice to see my brother Edward acting in the drama. Keep up the great job. All the very best for the future events.
Naila, Auckland Wed, November-9-2011, 6:48
Benny to invite you next time without fail
Ronald D, Udupi Wed, November-9-2011, 12:39
Amazing Eddu parbule!! Your taste ranges from fishing, deserts, river, mountain, driving and what not...fantastic drama as above too!!! Keep it up mate! Wish you good in every thing you do!
Thomas Saldanha, Kanajar / Dubai Wed, November-9-2011, 7:53
Congratulations for the successful konkanni play in Auckland. Also, good to see our friend Edward Barboza performing on the stage. Well done, keep it up. Thomas Saldanha fly
Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle/Dombivli Wed, November-9-2011, 5:34
Happy to know that Konkani play Toira Rau was staged in Auckland (New Zealand)in the presence of quite a large number of Konkani enthusiasts. Thanks to Edward Barboza for the report and pictures.
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