Oral Documentation of History of Tiatr

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.

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.

• 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.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. The application form requires details including the name of the artiste, address, contact number, email, Aadhaar Card number, and aspects of tiatr on which the artiste has contributed to the tiatr stage.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Provide detailed information about your contribution to the tiatr stage on a separate sheet as indicated in the form. Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment received for future reference.
*The Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to make any changes in the rules of the scheme.