Mangaluru: The Graduation Day of Kalakul – Konkani’s only Theatre Repertory was held on June 30th, 2017, at Kalaangann, Mangalore.

Dr. Vincent Alva, Principal of Milagres College, Kallianpur was the Chief Guest. Shri Christopher D’Souza Neenasam, Chief Trainer of Kalakul presented the Annual Report.

Dr. Vincent Alva honoured the outgoing trained artistes with Diploma Certificates. The Certificates were given to 7 artistes who have successfully completed their theatre training in 2016-17 batch. They are Flavia Rodrigues, Frivita D’Souza, Rohan Jacob D’Souza, Jackson D’Cunha, Sheldon Tauro, Swarna Rita Veigas and Vikas Preetham Lasrado.

Frivita D’Souza was awarded Best Kalakul Artiste of the Year. The award included Rs. 3,000/- in cash. The best co-worker award was shared by Flavia Rodrigues and Jackson D’Cunha, with a cash prize of Rs. 1,000/- each.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Vincent Alva, in his speech said that being a theatre artiste gives self-satisfaction. He expressed his regret in being unable to continue in the field of theatre due to his other commitments. He said that he was happy that young artistes have chosen to be in this profession. Shri James Mendonca (Dubai), Shri Remy Rodrigues (Dubai), Eshan Fernandes (Dubai) and Shri Prakash Shenoy expressed their views as an audience of Kalakul plays.

The actors for 2017-18 batch of Kalakul were also welcomed on the occasion. They are – Jackson D’Cunha, Swarna Rita Veigas, Alron Rodrigues, Flavia Violet Mascarenhas, Rohan Jacob D’Souza, Reshma Wilma D’Souza, Manish Pinto, Vikas Preetham Lasrado, Flavia Rodrigues, Prakash K. Veigas and Sharal Liza Fernandes.

Arun Raj Rodrigues, Playwright and Administrator of Kalakul welcomed the gathering and compered the programme and expressed his gratitude to all who worked and supported Kalakul.

Shri Eric Ozario, Gurkar of Mandd Sobhann and Shri Kishore Fernandes, Secretary of Mandd Sobhann, and Shri James Mendonca of Mangalore Konkans, Dubai – were present on the dais.

This year, Kalakul Repertory has produced 4 major plays, 2 short plays and has presented 12 shows.