The scheme “Financial Assistance to Commercial Tiatr Troupes/Directors/Producers for Stage Setting” was launched by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage all round development of the Tiatr in all aspects by providing encouragement to commercial tiatr directors and producers to bring in development in stage setting, addressing the need for improved theatrical infrastructure and production quality. The scheme provides financial assistance to six commercial tiatr troupes/directors/producers annually for stage setting development, with specific conditions including mandatory completion of fifteen performances and display of Tiatr Academy logo on stage sets.

Benefits

• Financial assistance as fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa will be provided to six commercial tiatr troupes/directors/producers annually for stage setting development.
• Disbursal is made only upon completion of fifteen performances of the tiatr mentioned in the application.
• Payment is processed as a one-time benefit per beneficiary.

Conditions:
*Tiatr Academy of Goa logo must be displayed on the front visible frames of the stage set.
*The stage set designed under this scheme cannot be given on hire to others.
*No adverse remarks against any individual, government, or political parties are permitted during the use of the set.
*Work on the stage set must commence only after receiving written approval from Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Eligibility

• The applicant must have been on the commercial tiatr stage for at least five years.
• The applicant must have five years experience on the commercial tiatr stage along with the application.
• The applicant must be a commercial tiatr troupe, director, or producer.

Selection Process

A maximum of six commercial tiatr troupes/directors/producers will be selected annually. If more than six applicants apply, selection will be decided by way of lots. Remaining applicants will be wait listed and provided with financial assistance in the following financial year. In case of withdrawal by any selected applicant, the next applicant on the waiting list will be given preference for allotment.

Exclusion

The beneficiary will not be entitled to avail the benefit again under this scheme for the next five years from the date of receiving the financial assistance.

Application Process

Offline

Applications are invited through announcements in local dailies by way of advertisements, press releases, and internet notifications by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form or visit the office to collect it.
Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields, attach copies of mandatory documents (self-attested), sign and date the form.
Step 3: Submit the form and documents to: Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Panaji, Goa – 403001.

Documents Required

During Application:
– One Typed Copy of the Script of the Tiatr
– Self-Attested Copy of PAN Card
– Self-Attested Copy of Aadhaar Card
– Proof of Five Years Experience on Commercial Tiatr Stage

During Benefit Claim:
– Proof of Completion of Fifteen Performances (booking receipts, tickets, advertisements, or certificate from organizers)