'Rav...' reminds us to relax in this fast-paced world

PANAJI: Pilar Music Academy's Lenten operetta 'Rav...Khoim Vetai?' (Wait...where are you going?) revolves around the changing scenario in Goa where greed for fast money has resulted in the destruction of nature and its varied resources, besides degradation of family values.
The operetta written and directed by Fr Mathew Fernandes unveils with the scene where storm breaks out in the sea and three disciples (Luis Fernandes, Dixon D'Costa and Ashley) plead with Jesus (Joe Menezes) to save them from the disaster.After the calm, as the disciples move towards the shore, they are taken aback as even the seas obey their master's command.
At a corner of the beach Lester (Anil Pednekar) runs a shack where he intends to make fast money by drawing as many tourists as possible. Flamingo (Lenny Fernandes), one of the tourists visiting the beach, prefers to enjoy the serenity instead of the alcohol and drugs available at Lester's shack.
Egbert (Elvis Mascarenhas), a local from the vicinity, also visits the beach to find peace and God. Flamingo is keen to know more about God and Egbert guides him on that track by providing knowledge about Jesus.
Born and brought up in a family where values are regarded in high esteem, Egbert suddenly gets carried away by worldly pleasures and he is supported by his mom Rozanne (Olga Vaz). Egbert's sister Markisha (Aesica Mascarenhas) stands firm along with her dad Albin (George Gonsalves) to her decision not to support her brother's wicked plans.
Will Egbert join hands with Lester to make fast money? What is the outcome of their decision and the turning point in their lives?
Ben (Francis de Neturlim) as the shack assistant and Magno (John D'Silva) as an ordinary villager pair well with each other to provide laughter among the audience. The main backdrop creates the ambience of the beach and suits the plot well.
The garbage issue, besides the need to relax in the fast-changing world has been well presented in the operetta. Music score by Fr Peter Cardozo and his team is appealing to the ears and soothing to the soul.