Konkani Drama Competition

The scheme "Konkani Drama Competition" is a state-level cultural initiative by the Kala Academy, under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. It is organized annually to encourage and promote theatre activities among Goan institutions. Participation is invited through press notes published in local newspapers. Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with renewed registration, are eligible to participate. Under this scheme, participating institutions are reimbursed for to and fro transport charges for two vehicles for carrying artistes and stage materials as per government rates and Kala Academy norms.

• An auditorium with permissible infrastructure is provided free of charge.
• 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to participating institutions.
• Prizes are awarded by a panel of judges.

Main Competition Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹75,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹50,000/-

• Two Consolation Prizes (subject to 10+ performances): ₹25,000/- each

Direction Category
1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Individual Acting (Male)
1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Individual Acting (Female)
1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/-
Technical Awards
Stage Design/Setting: ₹5,000/-; Lighting: ₹5,000/-; Costumes: ₹5,000/-; Background Music: ₹5,000/-; Make-up: ₹5,000/-
Script Writing Awards
1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; Translated/Adapted Script: ₹10,000/-

1. The institution’s registration must be active and valid at the time of application.
2. The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form available on the official website of Kala Academy, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
*Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
*Entries are also invited by releasing press notes in local dailies.
Entry to Public: Tickets of ₹ 50/- are charged for admission to each show.
Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.