Financial Assistance to Dramatic Troupes participating in Kala Academy’s Annual Tiatr Competition

##### *1. Financial Support*

• For improving aspects of Tiatr production, including Direction, Stage Setting, Live Band Music with at least 2 blowing instruments, Light Effects, Background Music, Costumes, Make-up, and Transport.
• The extent of the financial support shall be fixed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• Direct payment to the Institution based on submitted bills.

*Conditions*

_*The troupe must compulsorily participate in workshops organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa by deputing at least one of its members; otherwise, they will not be entitled to avail the benefits of this scheme._

_*The Tiatr must not contain any adverse remark in any form, either written or verbal, against any Government/Individual/Institution, etc., or anything against one’s caste, creed, and religion which may lead to hurting of religious sentiments; if proved so, Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to disqualify the performance and refrain from making any payment or recall the payment if already made._

_*All advertisements, oral, print or electronic media, banners/standees, etc., must insert/publish and announce before the performance and during the interval that ‘This Tiatr is staged in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa’._

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##### *2. Video Recording of Tiatr and Digital Versatile Disc Copy*

• Tiatr Academy of Goa will video record the said Tiatr for its Library and other uses. One copy of the Digital Versatile Disc will be given to the Institution free of cost. To preserve the presentation of Tiatr for future generations.
• The dramatic troupe will have the freedom to use the Digital Versatile Disc in any manner, but cannot make use of the logo of Tiatr Academy of Goa on the said Digital Versatile Disc.

*The videographer will be appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

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##### *3. Expertise and Workshops*

Tiatr Academy of Goa will provide expertise to the troupes in the different compartments of Tiatr (Direction, Stage Setting, Live Band Music, Light Effects, Background Music, Costumes, Make-up, Transport) by organizing workshops in those aspects.

*Conditions*

_*The troupe will have to compulsorily participate in these workshops by deputing at least one of the members of the troupe._

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• The applicant must be a dramatic troupe.
• The applicant must be participating in the Tiatr Competitions organized by Kala Academy.
• The applicant must fulfill the conditions laid down in the scheme as per the format enclosed.
• The applicant&#39;s Tiatr script will be scrutinized by a scrutiny committee who will submit a report on whether the Tiatr is as per the format.
• The applicant must ensure that one typed copy of the Tiatr script and one typed copy each of the lyrics of the songs are submitted to Tiatr Academy of Goa along with the application form.
• The applicant must ensure that handwritten copies of scripts and lyrics will not be accepted.
• The applicant&#39;s Tiatr, in any form either written or verbal, must not contain any adverse remarks against any Government/Individual/Institution, etc., or anything against one’s caste, creed, and religion which may lead to hurting of religious sentiments of anybody.
• The applicant must compulsorily participate in workshops organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa by deputing at least one of the members of the troupe.

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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, and 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 copies of the mandatory 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._

*The application will be considered on a &#39;First Come First Serve&#39; basis and is subject to the availability of funds.

##### *Post-Application Processes*

Step 1: *Await Script Scrutiny*

Upon submission, the Tiatr script will be scrutinized by a scrutiny committee to determine if it aligns with the prescribed format. The Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to disqualify the performance and recall or refrain from payment if any adverse remarks against Government/Individual/Institution, caste, creed, or religion are found.

Step 2: *Participate in Workshops*

The applicant troupe must compulsorily participate in workshops organized by Tiatr Academy of Goa by deputing at least one member to receive benefits. Failure to participate will result in ineligibility for the scheme&#39;s benefits.

Step 3: *Ensure Proper Public Announcement and Promotion*

The applicant must ensure that all advertisements, whether oral, print, or electronic media, banners, or standees, prominently include the statement: ‘This Tiatr is staged in collaboration with Tiatr Academy of Goa’. This announcement must also be made before the performance and during the interval.

Step 4: *Submit Financial Documents for Disbursement*

To receive financial assistance, the institution must submit original bills along with a statement of expenditure to the Tiatr Academy of Goa. Payments will be made directly to the Institution for services rendered, and service providers must provide receipts, with stamped receipts mandatory for amounts exceeding ₹5,000/-.

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