Children's Tiatr Competition

(The scheme announcement will be made in the local press. Wait for this official announcement before proceeding with the application)

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

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: 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.

*Applications are considered on a "First come First Serve" basis, subject to the availability of funds.

*If any applicant withdraws after the schedule is drawn by Tiatr Academy of Goa, full security deposit will stand forfeited.

*15 Educational Institutions, Sports and Cultural Associations, or Individual Producers will be given an opportunity to participate.

*In case Tiatr Academy of Goa receives more than 15 applications, a meeting of all applicants will be called and the selection of remaining 12 troupes will be done by lots.

*In case any of the 15 participants withdraws from the competition, the vacant place will be filled by the Troupe which is first on the waiting list.

Step 1: Await Script Scrutiny Feedback

After submission, Tiatr Academy of Goa will scrutinize the script to verify whether it is related to the lives of children and check the interactive nature of kantaram. Feedback, if any, will be provided to the applicant within 10 days. The Academy has the right to make suggestions for improvement or reject the script completely if found unrelated to children's lives.

Step 2: Participate in Selection Process (If Applicable)

If more than 15 applications are received, attend the meeting called by Tiatr Academy of Goa where selection of the remaining 12 troupes will be done by lots. The first three award winners of the previous year get direct entry if their applications are received before the due date.

Step 3: Submit Final Documentation Before Competition

Submit the final typed copy of the script, typed copy of songs (kantaram), cast of the tiatr, and summary of songs to Tiatr Academy of Goa during office hours exactly 3 days before the date of commencement of the tiatr competition.

Step 4: Participate in Competition

Stage the Tiatr at the place and day identified by Tiatr Academy of Goa according to the announced schedule. The performance will be judged by a panel of judges appointed by the Academy, and their decision will be final and binding on all participants.