Tiatr Academy of Goa
{{short description|State cultural body in Goa, India}}
{{Update|part=List of presidents|date=August 2024}}
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| name = Tiatr Academy of Goa
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| caption = Tiatr Academy of Goa office at St. Inez, Panaji.
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| abbreviation = TAG
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| formation = {{Start date and years ago|2009|01|16}}
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| type = Governmental organization
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| purpose = Foster and develop Tiatr and its dances, music, songs and literature; especially the Konkani Literature in Roman script as well as through them the cultural unity of Goa as well as India.{{cite web |url=https://www.goa.gov.in/department/tiatr-academy-of-goa/ |title=Government of Goa | Tiatr Academy of Goa |publisher=Goa.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418080955/https://www.goa.gov.in/department/tiatr-academy-of-goa/ |url-status=live }}
| headquarters = Campal, Goa, India
| location = Panaji, Goa, India
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| language = Konkani
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Anthony Barbosa (since 2024){{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/amp/story/goa/goa/anthony-barbosa-takes-charge-as-tiatr-academy-president/414318|title=Anthony Barbosa takes charge as Tiatr Academy president|first=Herald|last=Team|date=October 10, 2024|website=Herald Goa}}
| main_organ = General Council{{cite web|url=http://artandculture.goa.gov.in/content_item_disp.php|title=Directorate of Art and Culture - Official Govt of Goa Website - Goa Government|website=artandculture.goa.gov.in}}
| parent_organisation = Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa
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The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) is a government body established by the Government of Goa in 2009 during the tenure of Digambar Kamat as the Chief Minister of Goa. The academy was inaugurated on 16 January 2009 in Margao at the hands of Konkani singer Master Vaz{{cite web |author=Nt Network |url=http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2009021312 |title=Eminent Tiatrist Master Vaz to open Tiatr Academy on Feb 16 |work=The Navhind Times |date=2009-02-13 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418003918/http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2009021312 |url-status=live }} The academy's aim is to foster and develop tiatr and its associated dances, music, songs and literature; especially the Konkani literature in Roman script as well as focus on the cultural unity of Goa as well as India.{{cite web |url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Constitution%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html |title=Constitution - Aims, Activities & Objectives of the Tiatr (Konkani Drama Academy) of Goa, TAG |publisher=Tiatracademygoa.com |date=2009-02-02 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2016-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009111754/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Constitution%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html |url-status=live }}
History
The tiatr has a rich history{{cite web |url=https://www.sahapedia.org/oxem-ghoddlem |title=Oxem Ghoddlem |publisher=Sahapedia |date= |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418081336/https://www.sahapedia.org/oxem-ghoddlem |url-status=live }} of over 125 years{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/tiatr-to-complete-125-years-since-inception/ |title=Tiatr to complete 125 years since inception |work=The Navhind Times |date=2010-03-15 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418081254/http://www.navhindtimes.in/tiatr-to-complete-125-years-since-inception/ |url-status=live }} and is an important form of theatre in the Konkani language.{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/the-medium-is-the-message-the-magic-of-tiatr-goas-traditional-konkani-theatre-form/ |title=The medium is the message: The magic of Tiatr, Goa's traditional Konkani theatre form |publisher=The Indian Express |date=2014-10-05 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418000114/http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/the-medium-is-the-message-the-magic-of-tiatr-goas-traditional-konkani-theatre-form/ |url-status=live }} The first tiatr Italian Bhurgo was performed in 1892 in Bombay.{{cite web |author=Bhavya Dore |url=https://scroll.in/article/805490/tiatr-goas-best-loved-theatre-form-is-getting-an-english-language-twist-from-a-veteran-director |title=Tiatr, Goa's best-loved theatre form, is getting an English-language twist from a veteran director |publisher=Scroll.in |date=31 March 2016 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2016-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913065305/http://scroll.in/article/805490/tiatr-goas-best-loved-theatre-form-is-getting-an-english-language-twist-from-a-veteran-director |url-status=live }}
There had been a demand from lovers of tiatr and the artists that the Government of Goa take steps to protect and promote the theatre form.{{cite web |url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/slides/2a.html |title=2 |publisher=Tiatracademygoa.com |date= |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418010208/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/slides/2a.html |url-status=live }} During the tenure of Digambar Kamat as the Chief Minister of Goa, a committee was established under Chief Minister Kamat's chairmanship for the purpose of drafting a constitution for the proposed 'Tiatr Academy'. The committee included Tomazinho Cardozo, Premanand Sangodkar, Fatima D'Souza, Wilson Mazarello, Prince Jacob and Prasad Lolayekar (Director, Directorate of Art & Culture of the Government of Goa) as members.{{cite web |url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/slides/3a.html |title=3 |publisher=Tiatracademygoa.com |date= |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418001226/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/slides/3a.html |url-status=live }}
The committee drafted the constitution and the Academy was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 under No. 85/Goa/2009 on 2 February 2009. The Government of Goa appointed Tomazinho Cardozo as the first President{{cite web |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/The-Sunday-Roundtable/The-Sunday-Roundtable/tomazinho-is-chief-of-tiatr-academy-/21221.html |title=Herald: Tomazinho is chief of Tiatr academy |publisher=Heraldgoa.in |date=2009-01-08 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418085911/https://www.heraldgoa.in/The-Sunday-Roundtable/The-Sunday-Roundtable/tomazinho-is-chief-of-tiatr-academy-/21221.html |url-status=live }} of the Academy and the Academy was inaugurated on 16 January 2009.{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/The-Sunday-Roundtable/muchawaited-goa-tiatr-academy-opens-today/23275.html |title=Herald: Much-awaited Goa Tiatr Academy opens today |publisher=Heraldgoa.in |date=2009-02-16 |accessdate=2017-04-17 |archive-date=2017-04-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418091422/http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/The-Sunday-Roundtable/muchawaited-goa-tiatr-academy-opens-today/23275.html |url-status=live }}
Administration
The general council and the president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa are appointed by the Government of Goa for a term of three years. In addition to ex officio members like the Secretary and the Directror of Art & Culture, Government of Goa; the Council also other members and organisations who work in the field of tiatr. The term of the General Council shall be three years.{{cite web | url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Constitution%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html | title=系统发生错误 | access-date=2017-04-17 | archive-date=2016-10-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009111754/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Constitution%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Committee%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html | title=系统发生错误 | access-date=2017-05-20 | archive-date=2016-10-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009111749/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Committee%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy%20of%20Goa.html | url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://goacom.com/tiatr-academy-of-goa-completes-its-councils/?page_number_1=1|title=Tiatr Academy of Goa completes its Councils - GOACOM - GOA - INDIA - INFORMATION AND SERVICES IN GOA. Goa News, Goa Konkani News, Goa Sunaparant News, Goan Konakani News, Goa Video News, Goa Yellow Pages|website=goacom.com}}
Activities
The Academy organises various programmes and events for the promotion and conservation of tiatr. The Academy organises competitions and festivals such as the Children's Tiatr Festival{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/%E2%80%98Gorjechem%E2%80%99-tops-at-6th-Children%E2%80%99s-Tiatr-Festival/97268.html |title=Herald: 'Gorjechem' tops at 6th Children's Tiatr Festival |publisher=Heraldgoa.in |date=2015-12-29 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419104756/http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/%E2%80%98Gorjechem%E2%80%99-tops-at-6th-Children%E2%80%99s-Tiatr-Festival/97268.html |url-status=live }} and the Popular Tiatr Festival.{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/pai-emerges-victorious-at-tags-6th-popular-tiatr-festival/ |title='Pai' emerges victorious at TAG's 6th Popular Tiatr Festival |publisher=navhindtimes.in |date=2015-02-26 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419100825/http://www.navhindtimes.in/pai-emerges-victorious-at-tags-6th-popular-tiatr-festival/ |url-status=live }} The Academy also organises jubilees of various tiatr actors.{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/india-post-releases-special-postal-cover-on-anthony-de-sa-on-his-birth-centenary/ |title=India Post releases Special Postal Cover on Anthony De Sa on his Birth Centenary |publisher=navhindtimes.in |date=2015-03-18 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101213/http://www.navhindtimes.in/india-post-releases-special-postal-cover-on-anthony-de-sa-on-his-birth-centenary/ |url-status=live }} The Tiatr Academy of Goa organises workshops on tiatr in educational institutions across Goa to promote awareness about tiatr among the students.{{cite web |url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Tiatr-workshops-generate-more-enthusiasm-among-migrant-children/93242.html |title=Tiatr workshops generate more enthusiasm among migrant children |publisher=Heraldgoa.in |date=2015-09-06 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101212/http://www.heraldgoa.in/Review/Tiatr-workshops-generate-more-enthusiasm-among-migrant-children/93242.html |url-status=live }}
The Academy also has various schemes such as oral documentation of tiatr, documentation of tiatr through research, etc.{{cite web |url=http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Three%20years%20Report%20of%20Activities%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy.pdf |title=Report of the Activities 06/01/2009 - 05/01/2012 |publisher=tiatracademygoa.com |date=2012 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419011929/http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/Three%20years%20Report%20of%20Activities%20of%20Tiatr%20Academy.pdf |url-status=live }} The Academy organise special programmes every month called Somplolea Tiatristancho Ugddas to remember the tiatr artists of yesteryears.{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/tag-to-remember-artistes-of-yesteryears/ |title=TAG to remember artistes of yesteryears |publisher=navhindtimes.in |date=2016-08-21 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419100700/http://www.navhindtimes.in/tag-to-remember-artistes-of-yesteryears/ |url-status=live }} The Academy also organises a monthly programme where tiatr artists of repute are invited to interact with tiatr lovers.{{cite web |url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/edwin-dcosta-at-tags-meet-the-tiatr-artiste-programme/ |title=Edwin D'Costa at TAG's 'Meet the Tiatr Artiste' programme |publisher=navhindtimes.in |date=2015-02-18 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101156/http://www.navhindtimes.in/edwin-dcosta-at-tags-meet-the-tiatr-artiste-programme/ |url-status=live }}
The Tiatr Academy of Goa has published several books regarding tiatr.{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-cetera/tiatr-raises-its-curtains/articleshow/6258896.cms/ |title=Tiatr raises its curtains |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com/|date=2010-08-15 |accessdate=2017-04-18}} The Academy confers Lifetime Contribution Awards and Khell Tiatr Awards.{{cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=369838 |title=Tiatr Academy Goa institutes lifetime contribution awards |publisher=daijiworld.com |date=2015-11-25 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2017-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101836/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=369838 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tiatr-Academy-Goas-khell-tiatr-awards/articleshow/16922645.cms |title=Tiatr Academy Goa's khell tiatr awards |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2012-10-23 |accessdate=2017-04-18 |archive-date=2012-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023222706/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tiatr-Academy-Goas-khell-tiatr-awards/articleshow/16922645.cms |url-status=live }}
List of presidents
{{Incomplete list|date=January 2025}}