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Intimate theatre in schools – József Attila’s voice echoes in the classroom
“This performance drew me in and spoke directly to me. Sitting around like in a therapy session, with the actor saying the text so personally to us—it moved me deeply. I felt as if he was one of us, and that made it easier to connect with the emotions and the issues within the text.”
With the support of Budapest Capital City District XI Újbuda Municipality and Budapest Capital City District V Belváros-Lipótváros Municipality, Mucha Oszkár recently performed our classroom production “I am not, only others see me”, based on texts by József Attila, for several graduating classes.
10/16/25
József Attila in an intimate space – Poetry that connects
"This performance was truly exciting. I could deeply relate to it, and it reminded me that we are not alone."
Last week in Budapest, we presented I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, in a warm and intimate setting at the Mandák Mária Lutheran Congregation House.
Supported by the Municipality of Józsefváros, the event offered the audience a meaningful opportunity to immerse themselves in the poet’s texts.
Following the performance, a deep and open conversation unfolded, where the audience reflected on personal themes inspired by the texts: poverty, marginalization, social pressure, exclusion, and the uncertainty of the future.
We are grateful for the thoughtful participation, the curiosity, and the shared reflection. Special thanks to Pastor Márta Bolba for organizing the event.
We deeply value experiences like this.
5/22/25
Theater as a mirror – Osonó’s monodrama sparks deep reflections
“This performance brought József Attila closer. It felt very personal and engaging.”
A few days ago, as part of our Youth Workers GO! Erasmus+ project, we presented the monodrama “I am not, only others see me”, based on texts by József Attila. From the very first moment, we felt the participants’ full attention and resonance with the performance.
The post-show discussion led to deep and honest reflections. The freshness of the poet’s words allowed everyone to speak about their own emotions and worldview. The conversation touched on themes such as homelessness, identity search, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, lack of love, and the current relevance of the emotions and situations present in the texts.
We are grateful for the attentive presence and the personal thoughts shared by the audience. It was a real joy to perform for such a receptive group – to encounter József Attila and Theatre together.
6/4/25
Osonó launches a new Erasmus+ project for youth workers in Vojvodina
From May 28 to June 1, the Osonó Theatre Workshop will hold its 19th Erasmus+ project in Tóthfalu, Serbia. Organized in partnership with Sepsi Adrenalin Sports Association, the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina, Svung Creative Association (Budapest) and the Change Center Lifestyle Center (Sfântu Gheorghe), the training aims to support youth workers and educators through non-formal educational methods that are both personally and professionally enriching.
Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, the “Youth Workers GO!” project emphasizes activities related to self-awareness, healthy living, physical presence, focus, and mental-physical balance. Workshops will blend drama-based education with wellness and physical training, offering tools and inspiration to strengthen participants’ inner motivation and resilience.
Sessions will be led by Misi Fazakas and Oszkár Mucha, focusing on personal development, team-building, and theater-based self-awareness. Enikő Szőcs and Csaba Károly Szőcs will facilitate sports and lifestyle coaching, including rock climbing and body composition assessments with personalized evaluations. The Pontis Health Organization (Târgu Mureș) will provide basic CPR and first aid training.
This initiative targets youth workers from Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, especially those facing geographical isolation, economic hardship, or ethnic minority challenges, offering them modern and relevant non-formal tools to support their communities.
As part of a long-term regional strategy, the program provides opportunities for professional development, peer networking, and personal renewal.
The first two phases of the four-part project took place in Budapest, the third in Szentegyháza, Romania, and this fourth phase continues the collaborative mission in Tóthfalu, Serbia.
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From loneliness to shared understanding - A profound evening in Ljubljana
April 24, 2025
"This performance made me rethink József Attila’s texts. It was deeply personal and fully immersive."
The fifth stop of our Attila120 European tour took place in Ljubljana, where we performed I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, at the Liszt Institute.
From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and emotional resonance with the performance were clearly felt.
During the post-performance discussion, we talked about themes such as homelessness, searching for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and how József Attila’s poetry remains deeply relevant today.
It was powerful to discover that through these texts, we were actually speaking about ourselves.
We are deeply grateful for the attentive presence, the heartfelt reflections shared afterward, and to the Liszt Institute for their warm hospitality and organization.
Magic in Florence – The intimacy of József Attila brought to life
April 23, 2025
"This performance—the form, the delivery—created an intimacy that is present in József Attila’s poetry. It built everything from nothing. The acting was outstanding. It truly enchanted us."
The second Florentine stop on our Attila120 European tour took place at the Coop, where we presented I Am Not, Only Others See Me, a performance based on the texts of József Attila.
The atmosphere was dense with emotion, and it was clear how Attila’s words touched everyone—each person found something deeply personal in the performance.
The depth and sincerity of the post-performance conversation left a lasting impression.
We are grateful for this evening with the audience—it truly became a shared celebration.
Special thanks to Associazione Culturale Italo-Ungherese della Toscana for initiating and organizing the event, and to our partners Cesvot, Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco, Informatore, and Forlilpsi for their collaboration.
Attila120 with subtitles – A poetic encounter on Hungarian Poetry Day
April 18, 2025
"There is a healing power in the way this performance is constructed and carried by the actor. The bitterness of that historical period truly comes through—and sadly, it still feels very relevant. But this performance offers a sense of release."
The third stop of our Attila120 European tour took place at Palazzo Coppini in Florence, where we celebrated József Attila’s 120th birthday and Hungarian Poetry Day with our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on his texts.
This performance was special, as it was the first time we presented the piece with foreign-language subtitles—for the Italian-speaking audience, the text was projected in Italian.
We were very pleased to hear the feedback: even with subtitles, the performance was emotionally engaging and deeply meaningful.
During the post-performance discussion, the texts opened the door to speak about ourselves and to reflect on the continuing relevance of József Attila’s poetry.
Themes such as poverty, marginalization, exclusion, societal pressure, and the difficulties of our present time were discussed.
We are grateful for the collective reflection, curiosity, and engagement—and that this evening truly became a celebration.
Special thanks to Associazione Culturale Italo-Ungherese della Toscana for initiating and organizing the event, and to our partners Cesvot, Palazzo Coppini, Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco, Informatore, and Forlilpsi.
The Attila120 European tour begins in Zalaegerszeg - Understanding József Attila through an intimate performance
April 16, 2025
"The performance felt very personal—it drew us in, and we could sense the background of József Attila and his writings and poems."
The first stop of our Attila120 European tour was the Zrínyi Miklós High School in Zalaegerszeg, where we performed I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, for graduating students.
From the very beginning, the students’ focused attention and emotional connection with the depth of the performance were clearly felt.
During the post-performance discussion, we explored themes such as homelessness, searching for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the ongoing relevance of the emotions expressed in József Attila’s texts.
It was powerful to discover that, through these poems, we were essentially speaking about ourselves.
We are grateful for the engaged attention, the openness, the curiosity, and the personal reflections shared after the performance. Thank you for the invitation!
"Extraordinary literature class at Szent Gellért School – Theater that brings poetry to life"
April 5, 2025
"I never liked József Attila before, but this performance really helped me understand his poems better and see the background of his texts and his life more clearly. This performance was very human."
On Wednesday morning, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, twice at the Szent Gellért Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Budapest.
Presented as a classroom performance, this unconventional literature class provided the perfect setting for students to explore the poet’s life and writings and to reflect further on their meanings.
From the beginning, the students' attention and resonance with the emotional depth of the performance were clearly felt.
During the post-performance discussion, we explored topics such as homelessness, the search for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and how József Attila’s emotions are still relevant today.
We are grateful for the school’s trust, the students’ openness, and the many personal reflections shared during the discussion.
It was powerful to witness how relevant József Attila’s words remain for today’s youth.
A World Theatre Day encounter in Vienna - Theater that leads us back to ourselves
April 3, 2025
“This performance resonated with me deeply, and all kinds of emotions ran through me! It brought back old thoughts and how I used to see the world. It made me reflect on how my parents might have experienced certain situations, what it could have been like from the other side. Perhaps more smiles, conversations, closeness, and love could be the solution to these issues.”
On the occasion of World Theatre Day, we presented our documentary performance As Water Reflects the Face in Vienna.
From the very first moments, the attention and emotional connection of the audience were clearly felt.
During the post-performance discussion, we explored topics such as visions of the future, personal responsibility, attentiveness to others and to ourselves, loneliness, inclusion, and love.
It was a true celebration, a meaningful Meeting through Theater.
We thank AMAPED – the Association of Hungarian Educators in Austria for organizing the event and for their warm, family-like hospitality.
The event was made possible with the support of the Tiszta Formák Foundation.
Subtitled, yet deeply moving – József Attila touches hearts in Bologna
April 24, 2025
"This performance had incredible power. The whole time, I felt as though I were having a conversation with József Attila. It was a profound experience."
The fourth stop of our Attila120 European tour took place in Bologna, where we presented I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, at the Centro Interculturale Zonarelli.
As with previous stops, the performance included subtitles in Italian, allowing the local audience to follow and emotionally connect with the material.
We were especially pleased to hear that, even with subtitles, the performance was deeply engaging and meaningful.
During the post-performance discussion, we reflected on personal themes evoked by Attila’s texts—poverty, marginalization, societal pressure, isolation, and the emotional challenges of envisioning the future.
We are thankful for the warm welcome and organization by Aciuer – Associazione Culturale Italo-Ungherese.
The 200th presentation of the Osonó Theatre's production of Attila József's texts
April 22, 2025
The 200th presentation of the Osonó Theatre's production of Attila József's texts
On 23 April at 7 pm, the 200th festive performance of Osonó Theatre's production titled I don't exist, only others see me, composed of texts by Attila József, will take place in Budapest at Kelet Café and Gallery. Since its premiere on 21 February 2022, the production has been presented in 57 cities across 11 countries, both as an unconventional literature lesson, classroom and studio theatre performance.
The 55-minute monodrama, based on the texts of Attila József, searches for the topicality and evocability of the poet's oeuvre, while the subsequent conversation gives the performance the opportunity to become a real dialogue. Performed by Oszkár Mucha and directed by Misi Fazakas, the texts recited in the performance are not only lyrical works, but also thoughts reborn in the present tense as a pretext. The poems will be accompanied by fragments from the poet's autobiography and from A Collection of Free Associations.
Theater that reveals poetic layers - Deep reflections at the Graz performance
April 17, 2025
"This performance showed me a different side of József Attila. I never really liked his poems before, but now you’ve revealed such delicate layers in these texts that I experienced something truly profound."
The second stop of our Attila120 European tour took place in Graz, where GUT – Grazer Ungarisches Theater hosted our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila.
From the very beginning, the audience’s attention and emotional connection to the performance were palpable.
During the post-performance discussion, we explored themes such as homelessness, the search for identity, trauma, loneliness, isolation, and the contemporary relevance of the emotions in Attila’s work.
It was powerful to realize that through his texts, we were actually speaking about ourselves.
We are deeply grateful for the attentive audience, for the personal thoughts shared after the performance, and to GUT for their warm hospitality and generous organization.
We truly experienced a Meeting through Theater.
"Fresh, living poetry – An evening of reflection and recognition"
April 7, 2025
"I really enjoyed this performance because it wasn’t just reciting poems—it jumped straight into the essence, it drew me in, moved me, and gave me the chance to rediscover and reinterpret these József Attila poems. Some of them, I truly understood for the first time today."
In recent days, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, at the Ötpacsirta Salon of the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library.
It was uplifting to meet such attentive, curious, and thoughtful audience members. We experienced a true Meeting through Theater.
The post-performance discussion brought forth profound and meaningful reflections. The freshness of Attila’s texts allowed for open conversations about our own emotions and perspectives.
Topics included homelessness, searching for identity, trauma, loneliness, isolation, exclusion, the lack of love, and how these experiences remain deeply relevant today.
We are grateful for the personal thoughts shared and for the support of the Józsefváros Municipality, which made this event possible.
"As if József Attila returned to tell his life story – Performance at Magyar Gyula School"
April 4, 2025
"I really liked this performance. It felt as though József Attila came back after his death and told the story of his life."
On Monday, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the texts of József Attila, twice at the Magyar Gyula Horticultural Technical School and Vocational Training Institute.
The classroom setting provided the perfect environment to explore the poet’s life and writings, and to reflect on them further.
During the post-performance discussion, profound thoughts emerged. The freshness of Attila’s texts allowed us to speak about our own emotions and view of the world.
We discussed homelessness, the search for identity, trauma, loneliness, isolation, exclusion, and the lack of love—acknowledging how present these situations and feelings still are today.
We are grateful for the invitation, the focused attention, and the personal thoughts shared during the discussion.
From gym to stage - A deeply moving closing performance in Slovakia
April 3, 2025
"The performance was profound, and many scenes made me think. At the end, the cries of ‘mother’ and ‘father,’ followed by the silence cards and how we all just sat there in silence—that truly moved me."
We concluded the tour of our performance As Water Reflects the Face in Slovakia, at the Párkány High School.
In the gymnasium transformed into a theater space, attention and a strong connection between the students and the actors quickly emerged.
During the post-performance discussion, we spoke about emotional distance, love, visions for the future, personal responsibility, and the importance of attentiveness to ourselves and to one another.
We are thankful to the school for organizing and hosting us, and to the students for the personal thoughts they shared during the discussion.
The event was made possible with the support of the Tiszta Formák Foundation.
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