ODHT

The scheme aims to preserve the oral history of tiatr for future generations through documentation of veteran artistes' experiences. It provides video recording and remuneration to eligible veteran tiatr artistes.

The scheme "Oral Documentation of History of Tiatr" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to preserve the rich experiences of veteran tiatr artistes who have contributed immensely to the development of Tiatr, as their experiences form a part and parcel of the history of Tiatr for future generations. The scheme provides video recording of artistes' experiences on High Definition or higher format camera with preservation on Digital Versatile Disc at Tiatr Academy of Goa's Library and a onetime remuneration as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. The applicant must have made at least 20 years contribution to the Konkani stage and must be a script writer, director, actor, singer, musician, backstage artiste or organizer involved in tiatrs. The scheme is implemented by the Tiatr Academy of Goa and applications for this scheme are accepted offline.

• The applicant must be a veteran artist who has contributed to the development of Tiatr.
• The applicant must be a script writer, director, actor, singer, musician, backstage artiste involved in stage setting, light effects, background music, costumes, make-up, or those involved in organizing tiatrs.
• The applicant must have made at least 20 years of contribution to the Konkani stage.
• The applicant who is a writer or director must have scripted at least 15 tiatrs.
• The applicant who is other than writer or director must have participated in at least 20 tiatrs.

> Preference, Selection and Implementation

• At least five artistes will be considered for documentation in a financial year.
• Artistes will be selected by the Managing Committee of Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• Preference will be given to old and sick artistes.

> Financial Benefits

• Onetime remuneration as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa to the artiste to be documented.
• Additional amount as decided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa for artistes living outside Goa.
• Remuneration to the interviewer as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

> Non-Financial Benefits

• Video recording of artiste's experiences on High Definition or higher format camera.
• Preservation of documentation on Digital Versatile Disc at Tiatr Academy of Goa's Library.
• One copy of the Digital Versatile Disc provided to the artiste concerned.
• Potential upload of recording on Tiatr Academy of Goa's website, other internet sites, or other media channels.