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

Description
The scheme "Financial Assistance to Dramatic Troupes participating in Kala Academy’s Annual Tiatr Competition" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage non-commercial dramatic troupes participating in Kala Academy’s yearly Tiatr Festival to produce Tiatrs of better quality. The scheme provides financial support for specific aspects of drama, including Direction, Stage Setting, Live Band Music with at least 2 blowing instruments, Light Effects, Background Music, Costumes, Make-up, and Transport. It also features the video recording of the Tiatr for the Tiatr Academy of Goa Library, with a free Digital Versatile Disc copy provided to the institution, and offers expertise through compulsory workshops in various Tiatr components.

Exclusions
• The applicant will not be allowed to take benefit of the scheme “Production of Tiatr in Villages/ urban areas/ Educational Institutes” if the benefit of this scheme is already availed for a particular Tiatr.
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Benefits
• 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’.
• 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.
• 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.
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• *The troupe will have to compulsorily participate in these workshops by deputing at least one of the members of the troupe.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a dramatic troupe.
2. - The applicant must be participating in the Tiatr Competitions organized by Kala Academy.
3. - The applicant must fulfill the conditions laid down in the scheme as per the format enclosed.
4. - 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.
5. - 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.
6. - The applicant must ensure that handwritten copies of scripts and lyrics will not be accepted.
7. - 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.
8. - 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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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: 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.
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the copies of the mandatory documents to -
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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 'First Come First Serve' basis and is subject to the availability of funds.

Step 4: Step 1: Await Script Scrutiny
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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 5: Step 2: Participate in Workshops
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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's benefits.

Step 6: Step 3: Ensure Proper Public Announcement and Promotion
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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 7: Step 4: Submit Financial Documents for Disbursement
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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/-.

Required Documents
• Typed Copy of Tiatr Script
• Typed Copy of Song Lyrics
• Self-Attested Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Self-Attested Copy of Permanent Account Number Card
• Registration Under Societies Act Number (As filled in application form)
• Contact Number (As filled in application form)
• Email (As filled in application form)
• Details Of the Tiatr (Including number of podd’ddes, number of cantos, and if comedy is related to the play, as filled in application form)
• Details Of Kantaram (Including number of solos, duets, duos, trios, quartets/quintets, and choral songs, as filled in application form)
• Original Bills (For services such as Direction, Stage Setting, Live Band Music, Light Effects, Background Music, Costumes, Make-up, Transport)
• Statement Of Expenditure
• Receipts (For amounts exceeding ₹5,000/-, receipts must be stamped)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if we fail to send at least one member from our troupe to attend the mandatory workshops?
A: If your troupe does not participate in the workshops by deputing at least one member, you will not be entitled to avail the benefits of this scheme.
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Q: Are there any specific requirements regarding how we should format and submit our performance script and song materials?
A: You must submit one typed copy each of the complete script and all song lyrics. Handwritten copies of scripts and lyrics will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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Q: What promotional requirements must we fulfill when advertising our performance to the public through various media channels?
A: All your advertisements, whether oral, print, electronic media, banners, or standees, must prominently state &#39;This performance is staged in collaboration with Academy of Goa&#39;. This announcement must also be made before the performance and during the interval.
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Q: Can we participate in this financial assistance program if we are a commercial dramatic troupe looking to make profit?
A: This scheme is specifically designed to encourage non-commercial dramatic troupes only. Commercial troupes are not eligible for participation in this program.
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Q: What type of content restrictions apply to our performance script and verbal presentations during the actual show?
A: Your performance must not contain any adverse remarks in written or verbal form against any Government, Individual, Institution, or anything against caste, creed, and religion that may hurt religious sentiments.
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Q: What specific financial documentation do we need to provide when claiming reimbursement for our production expenses after the performance?
A: You must submit original bills along with a statement of expenditure. For amounts exceeding ₹5,000, receipts must be stamped, and payments will be made directly to your institution.
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Q: Are we allowed to benefit from other village or urban area production schemes if we receive assistance under this program?
A: No, if you avail the benefit of this scheme for a particular performance, you cannot take benefit of the &quot;Production in Villages/urban areas/Educational Institutes&quot; scheme for the same performance.
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Q: What are the key personal identification documents that our troupe must provide along with our application for financial support?
A: You must provide self-attested copies of Aadhaar Card and Permanent Account Number Card, along with your registration under Societies Act number and complete contact details.
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Q: Will we receive any form of recording or documentation of our performance for our own future reference and use?
A: Yes, Academy will video record your performance for their library and provide you one Digital Versatile Disc copy free of cost, which you can use freely.
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Q: What specific production elements and services are covered under the financial assistance provided by this support program for troupes?
A: Financial support covers Direction, Stage Setting, Live Band Music with at least 2 blowing instruments, Light Effects, Background Music, Costumes, Make-up, and Transport expenses.
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Q: What detailed information about our performance structure must we include in our application form regarding the artistic components?
A: You must provide details of your performance including number of episodes, number of cantos, comedy relation to the play, and complete breakdown of musical elements like solos, duets, duos, trios, quartets/quintets, and choral songs.
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Q: What are the essential prerequisites our troupe must meet to be considered eligible for applying to this financial assistance program?
A: Your troupe must be participating in competitions organized by Kala Academy and must fulfill all conditions as per the prescribed format and scheme requirements.
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Q: What review process will our submitted script undergo before we can proceed with receiving the financial benefits from this program?
A: Your script will be scrutinized by a scrutiny committee who will submit a report determining whether your performance aligns with the prescribed format and guidelines.
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Q: What are the consequences if our performance is later found to contain inappropriate or offensive content after receiving financial assistance?
A: Academy reserves the right to disqualify your performance and refrain from making payment or recall the payment if already made if adverse content is proved.
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