Lawry Travasso

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.

Lourenco Sopriano Cardo Travasso was born on 16 September 1971 in Conde, Quepem, Goa to João Travasso and Lourecina Mascarenhas.

His father was a professional driver who also participated in local streetside plays (khells) and had a talent for singing and composing songs.

Travasso's mother was also musically inclined, and her brother played the trumpet.

Growing up, Travasso was exposed to his father's performances on stage, which inspired him to learn and sing his songs at home.

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.

This event, organized by the local boys in their village, showcased Travasso's emerging talent as a singer.

Encouraged by his success, his father enrolled him in the Margao music school to receive formal training in keyboard playing.

Demonstrating skill, Travasso honed his keyboard abilities and developed a proficiency in playing the instrument.

By the time he turned 16, he founded his own beat band called Co-ordinator, which marked the beginning of his professional musical career.

Subsequently, he joined other bands such as Dimension and Littles.

Throughout his musical journey, Travasso predominantly performed English songs with occasional renditions of Konkani songs.

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.

This marked Travasso's inaugural experience in the realm of professional tiatr, where he delivered a comedic song to acclaim.

Following this achievement, Travasso received an invitation from William de Curtorim to showcase his comedic prowess in the tiatr production Ankwarponn Sonsunk Zaina.

Travasso's comedic performances were warmly embraced by audiences, resulting in a series of successful shows, totaling approximately 30 to 35 performances.

As Travasso's reputation as a comedy singer grew, he also ventured into comedic acting, including collaborations with C. D'Silva.

However, a pivotal moment came when Mariano Fernandes of Vasco invited Travasso to participate in his tiatr production titled Devachem Naum Vhodd Zaum.

It was during this production that Travasso recognized the audience's appreciation for his sincere solo performances rather than his comedic deliveries.

Consequently, he made a conscious decision to transition exclusively to delivering heartfelt solos, leaving behind comedy singing and acting.

In addition to his performances, Travasso has displayed his creative talents as a writer.

In 2012, he made his debut as a professional writer-director with his first tiatr titled Kagtachim Fulam.

This production proved to be a success, garnering 38 shows during its initial run.

Encouraged by this achievement, Travasso followed up with his second professional tiatr, Pisuddlelim Fulam, which premiered on 14 February.

The premiere took place in Canacona, followed by subsequent performances at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao and Kala Academy in Panjim on 3 March.

Travasso expressed satisfaction with the outcome of Pisuddlelim Fulam.

He revealed that he had already secured 53 confirmed show dates, with the potential for additional bookings that could exceed 60 shows.

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.

Travasso has released more than 60 audio albums as of 2013.

Writer Daniel F. de Souza recognizes Travasso's significant standing and influence in Konkani music.

As of 2013, While Travasso has dabbled in amateur tiatr production, his venture into the professional realm as a writer-director is relatively recent.

In March 2017, Travasso premiered his fifth tiatr production, Mogachim Fullam (Flowers of Love), which centered around a Lenten theme.

This tiatr was part of a series, with his previous works including Kagtachim Fullam (Paper Flowers), Pisudelelim Fullam (Torn Flowers), Baulelim Fullam (Wilted Flowers), Sandlelim Fullam (Lost Flowers), and Apurbaechim Fullam (Flowers of Affection).

Travasso is known for often integrating the theme of "flowers" into the titles of his tiatrs, forming the 'Fullam' series.

The staging of Mogachim Fullam in Varca the following month garnered acclaim from the audience.

Within the production, Travasso made a brief appearance in a performance as a character who had become mentally unwell after losing his wife.

In the role, he sought comfort from a priest, sharing the pain he felt due to societal pressure about his wife's infertility.

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.

By 2018, he had written six non-stop shows, including Respeid, Tallio Marat, Burso, Naginn, Daag, and Aiz Thaun Tujem.