Tiatr Competition for Educational Institutions at Higher Secondary/College/University Level

The scheme "Tiatr Competition for Educational Institutions at Higher Secondary/College/University Level" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage and develop Tiatr activities among students of educational institutions at higher secondary, college, and university levels, recognizing the enthusiasm shown by students in involving themselves in traditional Tiatr performances. The scheme provides financial support for production expenses and awards mementos and certificates to winners in various categories including best performance, individual artistes, direction, and technical aspects.

Financial Support: Educational institutions receive financial assistance as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa to meet expenses for music (live band with at least two blowing instruments), light effects, stage setting, background music, makeup, costumes, refreshments for rehearsals, and transport
Performance Platform: 15 educational institutions get opportunity to participate in production and staging of Tiatr
Awards and Recognition: Mementos and certificates (no cash prizes) awarded in multiple categories including:

• Best Performance (1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes)
• Individual Artistes Acting (1st and 2nd prizes for male and female)
• Best Comedian (male and female)
• Best Direction (1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes)
• Technical categories: Best Setting, Light Effects, Music, Background Music, Makeup, Costumes
• Best Singer Solo (1st and 2nd prizes for male and female)
• Best songs categories: Duet, Duo, Trio, Quartet/Quintet, Choral Song
• Best Lyrics (1st and 2nd prizes)
• Best Script (1st and 2nd prizes)

Video Documentation: One copy of Digital Versatile Disc provided free of cost to participating institutions
Direct Entry Privilege: First three award winners of previous year's competition get direct entry provided their entries are received before due date
*All payments made by cheques in the name of educational institutions.
*Awards distributed at special function announced by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Conditions

• The applicant must maintain adherence to traditional Tiatr format as approved by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr duration between 2 to 3 hours including interval of minimum 10 minutes and maximum 15 minutes.
• The applicant must ensure no adverse remarks against any governments, individuals, institutions, or anything against caste, creed, and religion in scripts, lyrics, performances, or speeches.
• The applicant must submit final typed copy of script and songs 3 days before competition commencement.
• The applicant must limit prior performances of the script to maximum 2 shows before competition.

• The applicant must be an educational institution at higher secondary, college, or university level.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr script is either new or from any script published by reputed Tiatr writers.
• The applicant must ensure Tiatr follows traditional format with 6 to 7 acts with at least 4 cantos.
• The applicant must include comedy linked to the story of the play.
• The applicant must include at least 8 kantaram including 1 duet (interactive), 1 duo (interactive), 1 trio (interactive), 1 quartet/quintet (interactive), 1 choral song, and solos.
• The applicant must ensure not more than 2 shows of the given script have been performed prior to competition.

Musicians can participate in more than one troupe, but other artistes cannot.

Offline

Wait for the scheme announcement in local press which will provide details about application deadlines and requirements.
Step 1: During the application period announced in local newspapers, visit the office of Tiatr Academy of Goa and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Within the stipulated time period announced in local press, 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
Provide refundable security deposit of ₹3,000/- in the form of cash or demand draft in favour of Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy of Goa payable at Panaji along with the entry form. Note that cheques will not be accepted for this payment.
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.

Post-Application Processes

Step 1: Await feedback from Tiatr Academy of Goa within 10 days regarding script scrutiny, suggestions for improvement, or potential rejection if script does not meet format requirements.
Step 2: If more than 15 applications are received, attend the meeting of all applicants where selection of 12 remaining troupes will be done by lots, with first three previous year winners getting direct entry.

Post-Selection Processes

Step 1: Submit final typed copy of script, typed copy of songs (kantaram), cast of the tiatr, summary of songs, and complete list of artistes including technicians and backstage artistes to Tiatr Academy of Goa during office hours 3 days before competition commencement date.
Step 2: Prepare for performance at the place and day identified by Tiatr Academy of Goa, ensuring Tiatr duration is between 2 to 3 hours including interval of 10-15 minutes and follows all prescribed format requirements.
Step 3: Stage the Tiatr performance according to the schedule announced in local newspapers, subject to evaluation by panel of judges appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.