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What this is
The "Tiatr Competition" aims to encourage and promote the unique Goan theatre form of Tiatr. Participation in this scheme is open to Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (with renewed registration). Entries are invited through press notes in local dailies.
In detail
The "Tiatr Competition" is organised annually by the Kala Academy under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage and promote the unique Goan theatre form of Tiatr. Participation in this scheme is open to Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (with renewed registration). Entries are invited through press notes in local dailies. The institutions fulfilling the scheme’s requirements and submitting entries within the stipulated date are allowed to stage their Tiatr performances as per the sequence finalised by Kala Academy.
Who qualifies
- The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- The registration of the institution should be valid at the time of application.
What you get
- Free auditorium with permissible infrastructure (extra facilities chargeable).
- Hire charges paid for two vehicles for transportation of artistes and stage materials (as per Kala Academy norms).
- 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.
- Prizes awarded based on recommendations from a panel of judges.
Best Performance
‘A’ Group: 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹75,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹50,000/-; Consolation (2 prizes): ₹25,000/- each (if >10 performances)
‘B’ Group: 1st Prize: ₹50,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹40,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹30,000/-; Consolation Prize: ₹20,000/- (if >10 performances)
Individual Artiste (Acting)
1st Prize (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/- each; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/- each
2nd Prize (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/- each; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/- each
Negative Role (Male & Female)
1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-
2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
Comedian (Male & Female)
‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Child Artiste (Male & Female)
‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
Best Direction
1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹10,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹5,000/-
2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹4,000/-
3rd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-
Technical Prizes
Stage Setting: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Light Effects: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Music (Band): ‘A’ Group: ₹9,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹4,500/-
Make-up: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Costumes: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Background Music: ‘A’ Group: ₹5,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,500/-
Singing Awards
Best Singer (Solo, Male & Female): 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-; 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹1,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹500/-
Best Comedy Solo (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
Best Child Singer (Male & Female): ‘A’ Group: ₹1,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹500/-
Best Choral Cantar Singing: ‘A’ Group: ₹4,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
Best Duet: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
Best Duo: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
Best Trio: ‘A’ Group: ₹3,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,500/-
Best Quartet: ‘A’ Group: ₹4,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹2,000/-
Script & Lyrics Awards
Best Lyrics: ‘A’ Group: ₹2,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹1,000/-
Best Script: 1st Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹10,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹5,000/-; 2nd Prize: ‘A’ Group: ₹7,000/-; ‘B’ Group: ₹3,000/-
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Provenance
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