Calvim, Goa, Portuguese India, Portuguese Empire (now in India)
Other names
Joseph Mendes
Occupations
Actor
singer
playwright
female impersonator
Known for
Kombekar (1938)
José Mendes, known professionally as Miss Ida, was an early 20th-century Goan theatre actor, singer, playwright, and female impersonator known for his work in tiatr productions during the early phase of tiatr.[1] Described as a "celebrated female impersonator on the tiatr stage" by writer Fausto V. da Costa,[2] Mendes was among the pioneering cross-gender actors who was instrumental in preserving the vitality of the Konkani tiatr (theatre) during a time when there was a shortage of female performers.
Originating from the village of Calvim, Goa, Mendes began his career in the Konkani tiatr stage by portraying female roles. He later transitioned to singing duets with fellow Konkani artists and collaborated with Thomas Coogan, a Konkani composer and singer, forming a musical duo. Their work was featured in about 20–25 tiatrs. The duets they recorded were aired on All India Radio after being recorded on HMV Records. Mendes also ventured into playwriting, with his tiatr Kombekar (Poultryman) gaining significant attention after its staging at Indra Bhavan, Dhobitalao in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1938.
This production was known for providing opportunities to emerging Konkani tiatrists, including Carmo Valerian Mascarenhas known professionally as Valente Mascarenhas and Alfred Rose (Rosario Alfred Fernandes), who made their debuts and showcased their talents. The trio of Selvyn, Thomas Coogan, and Alfred Rose delivered a popular performance of the song "Kiteak Jiv Khatai?" during the same tiatr, earning acclaim from the audience.
^Fernandes, André Rafael (2010). When the Curtains Rise--: Understanding Goa's Vibrant Konkani Theatre. Tiatr Academy of Goa. p. 135. ISBN 978-93-80739-01-4. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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