What you get
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.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What type of security deposit do I need to submit along with my application, and what are the accepted payment methods for this amount?
You must furnish a refundable security deposit of ₹3,000/- in the form of cash or a demand draft in favour of Member Secretary, Tiatr Academy of Goa payable at Panaji. Cheques will not be accepted for this payment.
How many educational institutions will be selected to participate in the competition, and is there any preference given to previous winners?
15 educational institutions will be given an opportunity to participate in the production and staging of Tiatr. The first three award winners of the previous year's competition will get a direct entry into this festival, provided their entries are received before the due date.
What happens if I need to submit additional documentation just before the competition starts, and what is the specific timeline for this submission?
You must submit the final typed copy of the script, typed copy of the songs (kantaram), cast of the tiatr, and summary of songs to Tiatr Academy of Goa during office hours 3 days before the date of commencement of the tiatr competition.
What is the minimum and maximum duration requirement for the tiatr performance, including any mandatory intervals that must be incorporated?
The duration of the tiatr should not be less than 2 hours and more than 3 hours, including an interval of minimum 10 minutes and maximum 15 minutes.
Can I use any existing tiatr script for the competition, or are there specific restrictions on the type of scripts that can be performed?
The script of the Tiatr can be a new one or any script of Tiatr published by reputed Tiatr writers. However, not more than 2 shows of the given script must have been performed prior to the performance at the competition.
What specific format requirements must my tiatr follow regarding the number of acts and musical components to be eligible for participation?
The Tiatr should have 6 to 7 acts (podd'dde) with at least 4 'cantos', comedy linked to the story, and at least 8 'Kantaram' including 1 duet, 1 duo, 1 trio, 1 quartet/quintet, 1 choral song and solos, all interactive.
Will I receive any video documentation of my performance, and what arrangements does the organizing body make for recording the competition?
Tiatr Academy of Goa will video record all the tiatrs of the competition for preserving them in its Library and for its uses. One copy of the Digital Versatile Disc will be given to the participating institution free of cost.
What types of financial assistance will be provided to cover the various expenses related to staging the tiatr performance?
Participating educational institutions will receive financial support as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa to meet expenditure towards music (live band with at least two blowing instruments), light effects, stage setting, background music, makeup, costumes, refreshments for rehearsals, and transport.
What content restrictions must I be aware of to avoid disqualification, particularly regarding sensitive topics or potentially offensive material in my performance?
There should not be any adverse remark made in any form either written or verbal against any Governments, Individuals, Institutions or anything against caste, creed and religion in the scripts, lyrics of songs, performances, or speeches which may hurt the sentiments of anybody.
How will the selection process work if more applications are received than the available slots, and what mechanism determines the final participants?
If Tiatr Academy of Goa receives more than 15 applications, a meeting of all the applicants will be called and the selection of remaining 12 troupes will be done by lots. Vacant places will be filled by troupes first on the waiting list.
What are the prize categories available for individual performers, and do these awards include any monetary compensation for the winners?
Mementos and certificates (no cash prizes) will be awarded for Individual Artistes Acting with 1st and 2nd prizes for both male and female categories, Best Comedian for both male and female, and Best Singer Solo with 1st and 2nd prizes for male and female.
Within what timeframe will I receive feedback on my submitted script, and does the organizing authority have the right to reject my application?
Feedback, if any, shall be provided to the applicant within 10 days. The Tiatr Academy of Goa has the right to scrutinize the script, make suggestions to improve it, and also to reject it completely if found not as per the format.
What documentation must I provide along with my initial application to demonstrate that my performance meets the interactive kantaram requirements?
A typed copy of the complete script of Tiatr must be submitted along with the application, and typed copy of lyrics of kantaram should also be submitted to verify the interactive nature of the kantaram.
Under what circumstances will my security deposit be forfeited, and are there specific conditions that could lead to loss of this amount?
If any applicant withdraws after the schedule is drawn by Tiatr Academy of Goa, their full security deposit will stand forfeited. Additionally, if disqualified for adverse content, payment may be recalled.