"I understood these poems much better through this performance. The way it was presented made the thoughts within the texts more powerful. I appreciated the moments of silence, as they allowed me to reflect, feel, and connect deeply. It was very personal. I feel much closer to József Attila as a person." Yesterday morning, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, to the graduating students of Prohászka Ottokár Catholic High School in Budakeszi. From the very first moments, the students' attention was evident as they resonated deeply with the emotions in the performance. During the post-performance discussion, we explored themes such as homelessness, searching for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the contemporary relevance of József Attila’s emotions. It was revealing to realize that, through his words, we were actually speaking about ourselves. We are grateful for the audience’s deep attention, openness, and curiosity, as well as for the personal reflections shared after the performance. This was a true Meeting through Theater. Thank you for the invitation!

"This kind of emphasis, the way the texts were structured, and the performance style brought the ideas in these poems much closer and made them easier to understand. It felt much more personal this way." Yesterday, we performed I am not, only others see me, a play based on the texts of József Attila, for the twelfth-grade students of the Franciscan High School in Szentendre. Our classroom performance provided the perfect space to explore the poet’s life and writings, allowing for deeper reflection. The discussions following the performance led to profound thoughts. The freshness of József Attila’s texts enabled us to talk about our own emotions and worldviews. Topics such as homelessness, the search for identity, trauma, loneliness, isolation, and the longing for love were brought up, highlighting how relevant these themes remain today. Thank you for the invitation!

"The performance helped me understand József Attila’s life much better. It felt as if we were part of these situations ourselves." Last week, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, three times at Szent Benedek High School in Budapest. These unconventional literature classes, made possible with the support of the Józsefváros Municipality, provided students with an ideal space to immerse themselves in the poet’s texts. During the post-performance discussion, the texts became a starting point for conversations about ourselves, revealing how relevant József Attila’s poetry still is today. Topics such as poverty, social exclusion, oppression, societal expectations, and challenges related to the future were explored. We are grateful for the audience’s engaged attention and for the personal thoughts shared in the discussion after the performance!

"In this performance, the texts came to life. It felt very personal." Yesterday morning, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, to the students of Újbuda József Attila High School at the B29 Youth Community Space. This unconventional literature class, made possible with the support of the Municipality of Újbuda (Budapest’s 11th district), provided the perfect space for students to explore the poet’s life and works and to reflect on them further. During the post-performance discussion, the texts served as a starting point for conversations about ourselves, and it was eye-opening to realize how relevant József Attila’s poetry remains today. Topics such as poverty, social exclusion, oppression, societal expectations, and challenges related to the future were explored. We are grateful for the audience’s engaged attention and for the personal thoughts shared in the discussion after the performance!

"Upon my thirty-second year..." it's recited in Osonó's performance created based on the ouvre of Attila József, titled I don't exist, only others see me, which is particularly relevant today, on the theatre company's birthday. This consonance, together with the 120th anniversary of the poet's birth, launches today Osonó's long-term project with the title Attila120, which aims to promote Attila József's poetry as broadly as possible. Since its foundation on 3 February 1993, the company has had 187 members and over the years a total of 23 productions have been staged, 6 of which were co-produced with theatres from Thailand, Morocco, Budapest, Italy and Sfântu Gheorghe. In addition to performing, the self-sustaining theatre workshop has organised thousands of educational and social projects for youth and adults. Over these 32 years, the company has staged a total of 1,657 performances, 1,248 of them in the last ten years, as an independent theatre in 331 cities of 28 countries on 3 continents. Osonó Theatre's projects and performances have been recognised with 55 national and international awards so far. This year, one of the most important objectives of Osonó, in the context of the Attila120 project, is to further consider the means by which the Theatre can reach a wider audience, to address as many people as possible. Premiered almost three years ago, I don't exist, only others see me will be presented in several schools as an irregular literature class, and as a monodrama in alternative spaces. In April, the performance will embark on a ten-day European tour.

"The performance was deep and profoundly moving. It offered a different approach to József Attila than what we had encountered before." Last week, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, in Gyergyószárhegy. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and their connection to the depth of the performance were palpable. During the post-performance discussion, topics such as homelessness, the search for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the contemporary relevance of the emotions in József Attila’s texts were explored. It was enlightening to realize that through his words, we were essentially speaking about ourselves. We are grateful for the audience’s insightful attention and for the personal reflections shared in the discussion after the performance. Special thanks to Bélá Kolcsár for organizing the event! This event was made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund.

"There was tension throughout the entire performance. It was gripping, personal, unsettling, and thought-provoking." Yesterday morning, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, at Szent Benedek High School in Budapest. This unconventional literature class, made possible with the support of the Józsefváros Municipality, provided the perfect opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the poet’s texts. During the post-performance discussion, the texts became a starting point for conversations about ourselves, revealing how relevant József Attila’s poetry remains today. Topics such as poverty, oppression, exclusion, societal expectations, and future challenges were explored. We encountered a truly engaged and thoughtful class, and many valuable ideas were shared. We are grateful for the curiosity, the engagement, and the meaningful reflections. These experiences make our work truly rewarding!

"The performance was truly exciting, bringing József Attila’s life and texts closer to us. The way the actor handled the text kept our attention throughout." Yesterday, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, twice at Ady Endre High School in Ráckeve. From the very first moments, the students' attention was evident, as they deeply connected with the themes of the performance. During the post-performance discussion, we explored topics such as homelessness, searching for identity, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the contemporary relevance of the emotions found in József Attila’s texts. It was enlightening to realize that, through his words, we were actually speaking about ourselves. It was a joy to engage with such active, open, and curious young people. We are grateful for the audience’s thoughtful attention and for the personal reflections shared after the performance. Thank you for the invitation!

"I could relate to so much. We could focus much better than if we had watched a traditional performance." On Thursday, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila, to the students of Szent Anna Greek Catholic High School and Technical School in Budapest. This unconventional literature class, made possible with the support of the Józsefváros Municipality, provided the perfect space for students to explore the poet’s life and works and to reflect on them further. We are grateful for the trust of the school and teachers, the openness of the students, and the thoughts and questions shared during the post-performance discussion. Topics such as loneliness, the absence of parents, searching for one’s path, visions of the future, love, and its absence were explored.

Osonó Theatre's eighteenth Erasmus+ project will take place in Romania (Vlăhița) between 21- 25 February. Created in partnership with Adrenalin Sports Association of Sfântu Gheorghe, the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina, Change Center of Sfântu Gheorghe and Svung Creative Association of Budapest, the project titled Regional Partnership for the Professional Support of Youth Workers aims to support the work of youth professionals and teachers through diverse, personally and professionally valuable non-formal education. In addition to the transfer of innovative educational methods, the project will also provide an opportunity for participants from Hungary, Romania and Serbia to recharge and connect professionally. The aim of the also called Youth Workers GO! project is to provide motivated youth workers in the region, who are open to development but also have less access to quality, up-to-date and relevant non-formal education tools, due to geographical isolation, economic disadvantage or ethnic minority status.

"This performance was really cool. It was eye-opening to realize that József Attila was just a human being. I could relate to so many of the texts!" In recent days, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on József Attila’s writings, twice at Salamon Ernő High School in Gyergyószentmiklós. These special literature classes, made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund, provided an ideal space for students to explore the poet’s life and texts and to reflect on them further. From the very first moments, the students' attention was palpable, and we experienced a true Meeting through Theater. We are grateful for the trust of the school and teachers, the openness of the students, and the thoughts and many questions shared during the post-performance discussion. Topics such as loneliness, the absence of parents, searching for one’s path, visions of the future, love, and its absence were all brought up. It was inspiring to see how relevant József Attila’s words still are for young people today!

"There was so much emotion in the performance, and it came through very strongly. We were able to relate it to our own lives. Personally, I realized by the end of the play that my life is better than I had thought." On Wednesday morning, we presented our performance I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on József Attila’s writings, twice at Bányai János Technical High School in Székelyudvarhely. These special literature classes, made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund, provided an excellent opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the poet’s texts. During the discussion following the performance, students shared personal reflections inspired by what they had heard. We are grateful for the audience’s attention and for allowing themselves to connect more deeply with József Attila’s life and poetry!