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INTRODUCTION
The Osonó Theatre is an independent, alternative theatre initiative that serves as an intellectual workshop, providing space for young creators to experiment with contemporary theatre. Beyond the performances we create, our ensemble seeks to engage in dialogue with the audience to inspire them to find their place in society as responsible and creative individuals.
At the Osonó Theatre, we create theatrical performances, organize workshops, and provide training for both young people and adults. Through our educational and social projects, we offer participants an intense experience to enhance their self-awareness and relationships with others.
We have presented our performances in major cities worldwide, from Bangkok to Hamburg, as well as in many Transylvanian towns, with a special focus on scattered communities. Our ensemble has received 30 national and international awards. In 2016, Osonó was recognized as the National Winner of the Charlemagne Youth Prize by the European Parliament. This title was awarded in recognition of our 2015 activities, which provided opportunities for dialogue and understanding among European youth. In 2012, Osonó received the Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Community Award from the Hungarian Ministry of National Resources for outstanding cultural activities in recent years.
The expression "Osonó" reflects the theatrical form our ensemble represents: approaching, listening, seeing the dreams, fears, passions, and joys of the wandering person, and then placing these observed realities into a story that acts as a mirror for the viewer.
The founder and leader of the Osonó Theatre from 1993 to 1998 was András Salamon. Since 1998, the ensemble has been led by Misi Fazakas.
Awards and Recognitions
2024: Bonis Bona – Award for the Talents of the Nation, awarded by the National Talent Center to Misi Fazakas (leader, director, and trainer of the Osonó Theatre for his outstanding work in talent development)
2015: Award for the Best Civil Organization of Háromszék
(Bolyongó Theatre Association - the legal background of the Osonó Theatre )
2013: Award for the Largest Event of 2013
(Bolyongó Theatre Association - the legal background of the Osonó Theatre )
2012: Csokonai Vitéz Mihály Community Award for the Osonó Theatre . National award from the Hungarian Ministry of National Resources for outstanding cultural activities in recent years
2011: Cultural Award of the City of Sfântu Gheorghe for the Osonó Theatre for outstanding achievements in the field of art
2011: Award for the Second Best Civil Organization in Transylvania
(Bolyongó Theatre Association - the legal background of the Osonó Theatre )
2011: Award for the Best Civil Organization of Háromszék
(Bolyongó Theatre Association - the legal background of the Osonó Theatre )
I AM NOT, ONLY OTHERS SEE ME
- (2022, performed by: Mucha Oszkár, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
At Central Europe's largest showcase, the 20th Jubilee Kaleidoscope Poetry Festival in Kaposvár, the film adaptation of the performance received the second prize in the poetry film category.
AS WATER REFLECTS THE FACE
(2011, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Louis d’argent Festival Award, 29th Theatra International Theatre Festival, Saint-Louis (October 11, 2015)
- The only representative from Romania and Eastern Europe invited to the Wiltz Multidisciplinary Festival, Luxembourg (September 19, 2015)
- The only representative from Romania invited to the Fitag International Theatre Festival, Girona (August 25-29, 2015)
- The only representative from Romania invited to the ÁrtJáró Multidisciplinary Festival, Szolnok (June 27, 2014)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the International Theatre Festival in Safi, Morocco (May 16-17, 2014)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the International Theatre Festival in Kenitra, Morocco (May 14-15, 2014)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the 7th International Theatre Festival in Oujda, Morocco (May 12-13, 2014)
- Etoile European Theatre Center Silver Bell Grand Prize, Teatro Lab International Theatre Festival, Castelnovo ne' Monti (March 22, 2013)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the 15th Mondial du Theatre World Theatre Festival in Monaco (August 19-28, 2013)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the STEA Theatre Festival in Italy (March 15-22, 2013)
- The only representative from Eastern and Central Europe invited to the 7th NEATA International Theatre Festival in Denmark (July 31 - August 5, 2012)
- The only representative from Eastern and Central Europe invited to the Estivades CIFTA 2012 International Theatre Festival in Belgium (August 3-10, 2012)
WANDERING STORIES
(2007, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the Pathumtani International Theatre Festival in Bangkok (January 24 - February 14, 2010)
- Grand Prize for Best Performance, National Competition of Theatrical Performances, Timișoara (December 13, 2009)
- Special Prize from the Csíky Gergely Hungarian State Theatre, Timișoara (December 13, 2009)
- Best Team Award, 1st Mezőkövesd Theatre Festival (October 3, 2009)
- Director's Special Prize, 1st Mezőkövesd Theatre Festival (October 3, 2009)
- The only representative from Eastern Europe invited to the Wienextra International Youth Theatre Festival, Vienna (July 12-20, 2009)
- Grand Prize for Best Performance, 4th Soltis Lajos National Theatre Meeting, Celldömölk (May 31, 2009)
- Special Prize, Színjátékforgó 2009 Theatre Festival, Budapest (April 23, 2009)
- Grand Prize for Best Performance, EuroArt National Interethnic Youth Theatre Festival, Brașov (May 24, 2008)
- Grand Prize for Best Team/Performance, National Licart 2007 Theatre Festival, Bucharest (January 20, 2008)
CARNIVAL
(2004, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Best Performance Award, Festival of Hungarian Works, Budapest
- Grand Prize for Best Team/Performance, National Student Theatre Festival Licart 2005, Bucharest
JOLIKA!
(2002, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Best Performance Award, Festival of Hungarian Works, Budapest
- Best Actress Award, Festival of Hungarian Works, Budapest
- Best Supporting Actress Award, Festival of Hungarian Works, Budapest
SPADE AND SHOVEL
(2000, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Best Performance Award, ODIF, Miercurea Ciuc
- Best Cross-border Performance Award, ODIF, Veszprém
LET'S GO ON AN ADVENTURE!
(1999, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Best Performance Award, ODIF, Miercurea Ciuc
- Best Cross-border Performance Award, ODIF, Veszprém
ONCE-UPON-A-TIME COMEDY
(1998, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
- Special Prize, ODIF, Odorheiu Secuiesc
MAETERLINCK: THE BLIND
(1998, directed by: Salamon András)
CSOKONAI: THE MELANCHOLIC TEMPEFOI
(1997, directed by: Salamon András)
MROZEK: THE PARTY
(1995, directed by: Godra Árpád, Márkó Eszter, Fazakas Misi)
S. BECKETT: WAITING FOR GODOT
(1995, directed by: Mátray László, Fazakas Misi)
W. SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO AND JULIET
(1995, directed by: Dézsi Szilárd)
BORNEMISZA PÉTER: HUNGARIAN ELECTRA
(1994, directed by: Salamon András)
- Best Performance Award, ODIF, Cluj-Napoca
WOLE SOYINKA: THE BEGGAR'S OPERA
(1993, directed by: Dézsi Szilárd)
- Best Performance Award, ODIF, Cluj-Napoca
Collaborative Performances
MINING BLINDNESS
(2016, directed by: Catinca Drăgănescu, Fazakas Misi)
A joint performance with the Andrei Mureșanu Theatre in Sfântu Gheorghe
MASK@FACE.NOW
(2014, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
A joint performance with the Kenitra (Morocco) troupe
- Best Team Award: International Theatre Festival of Sidi Kacem, Morocco (April 11, 2015)
- Best Supporting Actress Award (Daragics Bernadette): International Theatre Festival of Sidi Kacem, Morocco (April 11, 2015)
- Participated in the International Theatre Festival of Berkane, Morocco (November 14-17, 2014)
THE LAW OF FOOLS
(2013, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
A joint performance with the Etoile European Theatre Center, Italy
- Grand Prize of the City of Viterbo: International Theatre Festival, Viterbo, Italy (October 24, 2013)
WHITE DEATH
(2013, directed by: Daniele Franci)
A joint performance with the Etoile European Theatre Center, Italy
- Invited as a distinguished performance at the TeatroLab International Theatre Festival, Novellara, Italy (March 28, 2014)
CARNIVAL
(2011, directed by: Fazakas Misi)
A joint performance with the Moradokmai Theatre Center, Thailand
- Gala performance at the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Romanian Embassy in Bangkok (July 30, 2013)
THE PRIESTESS
(2011, directed by: Schilling Árpád)
A joint performance with Krétakör, Budapest
- Participated in the Augenblick Mal! Drama Festival, Berlin (April 23-24, 2013)
- Participated in the Festival/Tokyo Performing Arts Festival from Tokyo, Tokyo (October 27-30, 2012)
- Participated in the Rotterdamse Keuzefestival, Rotterdam (September 22-23, 2012)
- Participated in the Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Brussels (May 14-16, 2012)
- Participated in the New Drama Action Theatre Festival, Vilnius (May 19, 2012)
- Participated in the Wiener Festwochen, Vienna (May 30 - June 1, 2012)
- Participated in the Kampnagel Sommerfestival, Hamburg (August 9-11, 2012)