From: Tama Critic
To: tamaRachaBanda
UGADI UTSAVALU – Acceptable but not Extraordinary
TAMA EC 2010, after Sankanthi Sambarulu, has organized "Ugadhi Utsavalu" and let's see how the show went...
First things first ..Sankanthi Sambaralu attracted lots of criticism around "Anchoring" of the program.. This time they seem to have attempted to make correction on it and replaced with better anchors.. BUT at the same time THEY ARE GONE in the middle of the program.. YES. they just disappeared.. And each one of the EC member started announcing the programs.. (Not sure if EC was desperate to be on the stage)
UGADI USTAVALU... would have been another regular TAMA affair had it not been for 2 shows.. "Telugodu" by Mr. Kalyan from California ..and Fashion show by "Atlanta Adapaduchulu".. The first one is, apparently was last minute entry,was superb.. Kalyan did some comedy skits and Parody songs... It was very well connected with audiences...Much hyped up Atlanta Adapadulchulu Fashion show definitely need to be appreciated for all the hard work they have put, but at the same time i wouldn’t be watching it if my wife or kid is not in it..Fashion shows hardly ever provide entertainment.
Food, was good . All vegetarian.. Amma Kitchen provided snacks and Spice Touch... Pizza for Kids.
Highlights.
1. Kalyan Parody and Tidbits…. (For Entertainment Value)
2. Atlanta Adapaduchulu Fashion show.. (Just appreciate the hard work behind it)
3. TAMA felicitating Accomplished Kids (Encouragement)
4. Instrumental Music
Side lights
1. Some of programs would have been easily avoided.. I was told couple of years ago, that solo performances are not allowed in TAMA.. I observed at least couple of solo performances.. While I am not against SOLO programs, if they are well known artiste, I have straight question to
Executive committee or anybody who is responsible for selecting programs .. Would you have accepted a solo kuchipidi performance for an individual if he or she is not a well professional dancer or if she is not "SD".... just something to think about..
2.Siva Sai dance academy, performed 3 programs.. lacked punch.. co-ordination was poor..Much more expected from professional dance school
3. How many "Adhurs" songs we want us to see.. there are lot of other songs with fast beat .. good songs.. No more adhurs please..
With the kind of turnout we had this functions, our TAMA programs definetly requires much larger auditorium than a highschool one.. I had hard time leaving for bathroom or dinner, as I was afraid that somebody will occupy my seat.
Final Word.
Good work by TAMA Executive Committee.. It takes a lot to conduct these events..They have done a decent job.. I would give B+ for their effort and quality of the program.