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Marathi Drama Competition ‘A' & ‘B' Group

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Overview

The scheme "Marathi Drama Competition 'A' & 'B' Group" is a state-level initiative by the Kala Academy, under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. It provides a platform to urban and rural theatre groups and offers transport assistance for artistes and stage material as per govt.

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Description
The scheme "Marathi Drama Competition 'A' & 'B' Group" is a state-level cultural initiative by the Kala Academy, under the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The objective of this scheme is to provide a platform and exposure to theatre groups from both urban and rural areas of Goa. Entries are invited through press notes published in local dailies. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to participating institutions in the form of to-and-fro transport charges for two vehicles used for transporting artistes and stage materials, as per government-approved rates and Kala Academy norms.

Benefits
• Free auditorium with necessary infrastructure as per Kala Academy rules.
• Transport assistance: Hire charges for two vehicles reimbursed for transporting artists and stage material.
• 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.
• Amount of Prizes
• (Group ‘A’ / Group ‘B’)
• 1st Prize: ₹ 1,00,000/- / ₹ 75,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 40,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 30,000/-
• Consolation: ₹ 25,000/- each (2 prizes, if >10 performances) / ₹ 20,000/-
• Direction
• 1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 8,000/- / ₹ 6,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Individual – Acting (Male/Female)
• 1st Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 3,000/-
• Stage Design/Setting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Lighting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Costume: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Background Music: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Make-up: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-
• Script Writing
• 1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-
• Translated/Adapted Script: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2. The registration of the institution should be valid and renewed from time to time.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Member Secretary.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Member Secretary.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.
Offline
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
Offline
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Copy of Renewed Registration Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for institutions to participate in this drama competition?
A: Only Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, with renewed registration certificates, are eligible to participate.

Q: What documents must be submitted along with the entry form for participation?
A: A photocopy of the renewed registration certificate must be submitted within the stipulated period along with the prescribed entry form.

Q: Is there any fee required to participate, and is any part of it refundable?
A: Yes, there is an entry fee of ₹500/- and a refundable security deposit of ₹5,000/-.

Q: How are participating institutions selected for this competition?
A: Entries are invited through press notes in local newspapers, and eligible institutions must submit required documents within the given timeframe.

Q: What financial assistance is provided for transporting artistes and stage materials?
A: Transport charges for two vehicles, as per government rates and Kala Academy norms, are provided for to-and-fro travel.

Q: Is any auditorium facility provided free of cost for the competition?
A: Yes, an auditorium with permissible infrastructure is provided free of charge as per Kala Academy rules.

Q: Are participating institutions entitled to any share from ticket sales?
A: Yes, institutions receive 80% of the gate collection from the sale of tickets for their respective shows.

Q: What are the prize amounts for the winning institutions in Group A and Group B?
A: In Group A, the 1st prize is ₹1,00,000/-, 2nd prize ₹50,000/-, and 3rd prize ₹25,000/-. In Group B, the 1st prize is ₹75,000/-, 2nd prize ₹40,000/-, and 3rd prize ₹20,000/-.

Q: Are there any consolation prizes, and under what conditions are they awarded?
A: Two consolation prizes of ₹25,000/- each are awarded in Group A if there are more than 10 performances.

Q: What are the prize amounts for best direction in both competition groups?
A: In Group A, 1st prize is ₹10,000/-, 2nd prize ₹8,000/-, and 3rd prize ₹5,000/-. In Group B, 1st prize is ₹7,000/-, 2nd prize ₹6,000/-, and 3rd prize ₹4,000/-.

Q: How much are the prizes for best male actor in Group A and Group B?
A: In Group A, 1st prize is ₹7,000/- and 2nd prize ₹5,000/-. In Group B, 1st prize is ₹5,000/- and 2nd prize ₹3,000/-.

Q: What are the prize amounts for best female actor in both competition groups?
A: In Group A, 1st prize is ₹7,000/- and 2nd prize ₹5,000/-. In Group B, 1st prize is ₹5,000/- and 2nd prize ₹3,000/-.

Q: Are there any awards for stage design and setting, and how much are they?
A: Yes, stage design/setting awards are ₹5,000/- for Group A and ₹4,000/- for Group B.

Q: Is there a prize for best lighting in the competition?
A: Yes, the prize for lighting is ₹5,000/- in Group A and ₹4,000/- in Group B.

Q: Are costumes considered for awards, and what are the prize amounts?
A: Yes, best costume awards are ₹5,000/- for Group A and ₹4,000/- for Group B.

Q: Is background music judged separately, and what are the prize amounts?
A: Yes, background music awards are ₹5,000/- for Group A and ₹4,000/- for Group B.

Eligibility Criteria

1

The institution should be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

2

The registration of the institution should be valid and renewed from time to time.

Benefits

Free auditorium with necessary infrastructure as per Kala Academy rules.

Transport assistance: Hire charges for two vehicles reimbursed for transporting artists and stage material.

80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to the participating institution.

Amount of Prizes

(Group ‘A’ / Group ‘B’)

1st Prize: ₹ 1,00,000/- / ₹ 75,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 40,000/-

3rd Prize: ₹ 50,000/- / ₹ 30,000/-

Consolation: ₹ 25,000/- each (2 prizes, if >10 performances) / ₹ 20,000/-

Direction

1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹ 8,000/- / ₹ 6,000/-

3rd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Individual – Acting (Male/Female)

1st Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 3,000/-

Stage Design/Setting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Lighting: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Costume: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Background Music: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Make-up: ₹ 5,000/- / ₹ 4,000/-

Script Writing

1st Prize: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

2nd Prize: ₹ 7,000/- / ₹ 5,000/-

Translated/Adapted Script: ₹ 10,000/- / ₹ 7,000/-

Required Documents

# Document
1 Copy of Renewed Registration Certificate

How to Apply

1

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Member Secretary.

Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the Member Secretary.

2

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.

Offline Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.

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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…

Offline Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Frequently Asked Questions

Only Goan institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, with renewed registration certificates, are eligible to participate.

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