Roy Pio Crasto, known professionally as Roy de Chinchinim, is an Indian playwright, director, and actor who primarily works on the Konkani stage. He is best known for his tiatrs Bogos Tankam (2012) and Chorit Ravat Punn Ugddas Dhorat (2015), the latter faced significant opposition due to its unflinching portrayal of the corrupt practices within the state's ruling government.
Crasto in 2001
Tiatr is a type of musical theatre that is popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India, as well as in Mumbai and among expatriate communities in the Middle East, United Kingdom, and other cities with a significant presence of Konkani speakers. The dramas are primarily performed in the Romi Konkani dialects and incorporate elements such as music, dance, and singing. Individuals who perform in tiatr are referred to as tiatrists.
2018 stamp sheet dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the Goan tiatr
Tiatr is a popular form of Konkani theatre. Seen here is Tomazinho Cardozo.
A tiatrist during a performance, 2011
Tiatrists performing on stage