Orlando Gomes

Through his critical assessments and advance coverage of tiatrs in The Times of India and Evening News, he introduced the art form to a broader audience, extending beyond the Goan community.

In his assessment of Goan art, he showed a positive interest while maintaining an impartial stance, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of tiatrs and khell-tiatrs in a manner that appealed to a broad range of viewers.

[2] Gomes played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Man of the Year award, an annual accolade presented to the outstanding tiatr performance held in Bombay for a period of time.

Gomes' assiduity to the Konkani stage was evident through his proactive efforts, such as organizing previews, securing free advertisements, and generating favorable reviews for these performances.

In his writings, Gomes exhibited a marked positive inclination towards this form of theater, ensuring that his previews were filled with enthusiasm and his reviews offered constructive criticism.

Author Wilson Mazarello aptly noted Gomes' affection for the Konkani tiatr, emphasizing that his previews and reviews consistently reflected this sentiment.

As of 1995, despite retiring from The Times of India, Gomes continued to support his cause by collaborating with the media to offer insights and critiques for every tiatr performance in Bombay.

Gomes willingly extended his support and guidance to aspiring tiatrists, offering them insights into the ethical aspects of pursuing a successful stage career.