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Inviting entries in Nakshatra Utsav

16 Jan 20
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Applications on plain paper are invited by Kala Academy Goa from interested young performers between the age group of 18 to 35 years in the field of Classical Music -Vocal & Instrumental and Dance to participate in Nakshatra Utsav- State Level Festival, so as to reach Kala Academy Goa latest by 20th Jan.,2020. Participants should submit their details such as Full Name, Contact No, Education in Music/Dance, Music Guru/Teacher, Experience and other relevant details like discipline etc and the application should be addressed to The Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Campal- Panaji-Goa, 403001. The music institutions in Goa can also forward the names of the students along with all the details mentioned above. Applications could also be forwarded on Kala Academy Email Id: kalaacademygoa@yahoo.co.in

Participants to make a note that the final selection to participate in the Nakshatra Utsav will be through auditions on a date fixed by Kala Academy Goa which will be informed after the scrutiny of applications received.

Nakshatra Utsav is a project undertaken by Kala Academy Goa to provide an exposure to showcase the talent of young performers at the state level in the performing arts like Classical Vocal, Instrumental (Tabla, Harmonium, Flute, Sitar) and Classical dances like Bharatanatyam & Kathak.

All the interested young artists to take note of the above and submit their applications alongwith enclosure by the stipulated last date i.e 20th January 2020.

Result of Marathi Drama’A’ Group Competition 2019-20

02 Jan 20
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FOR FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION

The results of the Marathi Drama Competition ‘A’ Group organized by Kala Academy from 5th Dec., 2019 to 30th Dec., 2019 at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji, have been declared and accordingly “Palshetchi Vihir ” staged by Rudreshwar, Panaji have been awarded the first prize of Rs 1,00,000/-. “Yelkot” staged by Shree Naguesh Mahalaxmi Prasadik Natyasamaj, Bandivade-Ponda  and “Avaran” staged by Natrang Creations, Narve  have won second and third Prizes of Rs 75,000/- and Rs 50,000/ respectively. The Consolation prizes of Rs. 25,000/- each were awarded to “Rashomon” staged by Atharva Ved, Altinho-Panaji & “Tanmajori” staged by Shree Balsati Natyakala Sangh, Sukhtali-Dharbandora.

The first prize for best direction is awarded to Deepak Amonkar for the drama “Palshetchi Vihir”,  Shri. Ajit Kerkar  for the drama “Yelkot” and Shri. Santosh Shetkar  for the drama “Avaran” have bagged second and third prize respectively for the best direction.

The first prize for best acting in male category was bagged by Abhishek Naik for the role of Shridhar in the drama “Yelkot” whereas the  second prize was awarded to Shri. Mayur Mayenkar for the role of Kaliram in the drama “Rashomon” . The merit certificates of acting (male) have been awarded to Deepak Amonkar – Tatyasaheb Kolhatkar (Palshetchi Vihir), Milind Barve – Narayan Shastri (Avaran), Rutuj Shet Verekar – Vashya (Tanmajori),  Venkatesh Gaunekar– Halwai/Esam/Inspector (Budbud Re Ghagari), Saurabh Karkhanis – Siraj (Do Bajniye), Amogh Budkule – Ashok (Yelkot) & Vishwajit Fadte – Dhronacharya (Dhronacharya- Punha Ekda.

The first prize for best acting in female category was awarded to Smt. Siddhi Upadhye for the role of Heera bai in the drama “Palshetchi Vihir” whereas the second prize in acting was bagged by Mamta Shirodkar for the role of Lakshmi Gouda” in the drama “Avaran”. The merit certificates of acting (Female) have been bagged by Pranjal Marathe – Manjiri (Yadruchha),  Smt. Mangala Jamble – Shanichari (Rudali), Pradnya Kamat – Amu (Komal Ani Tivra Khidkya), Snehal Shetye – Stree (Rashomon), Sadhvi Maujekar – Sunanda (Yelkot), Purti Savardekar – Anjana (Boiled Beans On Toast), Padma Bhat – Mayavati (Chafa).

The best stage set up award was bagged by Mayur Kambli   for the Drama “Boiled Beans On Toast,” whereas the merit certificate  for stage set up was awarded to Shambunath Kerkar for the drama “Yelkot”. The best  light effect award was secured by Satish Narvekar  for the drama “Palshetchi Vihir” and the merit certificate was given to Santosh Shetkar for drama “Avaran”. The best costume award  was awarded to Smt. Manuja Narvenkar Lokur for  the  drama “Palshetchi Vihir”  and  the  merit certificate was  bagged  by Priyanka Naik  for  “Chafa”.

The best background music award was given to  Kedar Manerikar for “Komal Ani Tivra Khidkya” whereas merit certificate was awarded to Sunny Rawool  for “Rashomon”. The best make-up award was awarded to Eknath Naik  for “Palshetchi Vihir” and the merit certificate was bagged by Amita Naik  for “Do Bajniye”.

The first prize for specially written best  script for the competition was awarded to Vijaykumar Naik for the script “Palshetchi Vihir” and the second prize was awarded to Milind Barve for the script “Avaran”.  The prize for translated/adapted script for the drama competition  is awarded to Dnyanesh  Moghe for “Rashomon”.

 The total number of entries received were 21 out of which only 18 plays were staged in this competition. The panel of judges consisting of Shri. Sunil Khanolkar (Mumbai), Shri Subhash  Bhagwat (Mumbai) & Shri Rahul Anant Vaidya (Mumbai) judged the competition. Kala Academy has congratulated all the prize winners and the prize distribution of this competition and other drama competitions of Kala Academy will be declared at later stage. All are requested to make a note of the same.

Inviting entries in One Act Play Competition at Higher Secondary School & College Level

18 Dec 19
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Entries for the One Act Play Competition at Higher Secondary Schools & College Level have been invited by Kala Academy Goa in the prescribed format of application so as to reach the same in the Kala Academy office  at Panaji-Goa latest  by 27th  December 2019 by 4.00 p.m.

The participating institutions will have to pay fee of Rs. 100/- for each play as an entry fee. The amount shall be accepted in cash during office hours between 10.00 a.m to 1.00 p.m and 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m in the accounts section of Kala Academy Goa. Duly filled in entries in the prescribed format and physically received in the hard copy format, will  only be accepted.

One Act plays to be staged by the concerned higher secondary schools and College institution as mentioned in the entry form will only be allowed for performances. Change in the name of One Act plays after submission of entries will not be entertained. All the entries should bear official seal duly signed by the Principal of the Higher Secondary and College.

All the Higher Secondary Schools/Colleges desirous of participating in the said competition may submit their entries within the stipulated date i.e on or before 27th Dec., 2019. The entry forms are available free of charge at the reception counter of Kala Academy during office hours on working days.

Prize Distribution Function of 44th Tiatr ‘A’ Group competition & 5th Tiatr ‘B’ Group Competition 2018-19

18 Oct 19
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Prize Distribution Function of 44th Tiatr ‘A’ Group competition & 5th Tiatr ‘B’ Group Competition 2018-19Prize distribution function of 44th Tiatr 'A' Group & 5th tiatr 'B' Group competition