Lourenco Sopriano Cardo "Lawry" Travasso (born 16 September 1971) is an Indian singer, playwright, theatre director, theatrical producer, and actor known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
[1] At the age of 12, Travasso embarked on his musical journey when his father, João, composed a duet for them to perform in a tiatr production known as Sangath.
By the time he turned 16, he founded his own beat band called Co-ordinator, which marked the beginning of his professional musical career.
It was during a performance with the band Littles that Travasso caught the attention of John Claro, who recognized his talent and invited him to participate in the tiatr production titled Rostadak Vostad.
[1] Following this achievement, Travasso received an invitation from William de Curtorim to showcase his comedic prowess in the tiatr production Ankwarponn Sonsunk Zaina.
However, a pivotal moment came when Mariano Fernandes of Vasco invited Travasso to participate in his tiatr production titled Devachem Naum Vhodd Zaum.
Consequently, he made a conscious decision to transition exclusively to delivering heartfelt solos, leaving behind comedy singing and acting.
By 2018, he had written six non-stop shows, including Respeid, Tallio Marat, Burso, Naginn, Daag, and Aiz Thaun Tujem.
The play tackles important societal issues, shedding light on the consequences of abortion and highlighting the pitfalls of blind faith in fake devotions and rituals.
Daniel F. de Souza highlights Travasso's potential and skill as a writer-director, emphasizing that the success of his tiatrs should be measured by the reception from audiences, rather than the sheer number of shows performed.
Additionally, Travasso demonstrated his range by performing alone and joining a comedy quartet with Bryan, Marcus, and Xavier, depicting the struggles of migrants adapting to life in Goa.
[4] In July 2018, Travasso collaborated with Tina for her inaugural audio album, Poilo Mog, featuring a collection of ten songs, including solos and duets.
He shed light on the challenges faced by amateurs when making their debut as singers or actors, often encountering criticism until they inevitably withdraw.
Travasso called upon fellow tiatrists to extend their support, emphasizing the importance of aiding these newcomers to ensure the preservation of the Konkani language in tiatr performances.
In an interview on the Candid with Candida show by Prudent Media in March 2022, Travasso expressed his support for the Indian National Congress Party and revealed that he had voted for them in the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election.
During his early years, Travasso faced limited support from his family and encountered numerous rejections in singing competitions due to issues with timing and vocal abilities.