"This performance was really cool. We could focus much better than if it had been a traditional recital. Many moments felt personal, and we could truly relate to them." On Tuesday morning, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, twice at the Benedek Elek Pedagogical High School in Odorheiu Secuiesc. These unconventional literature classes, made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund, provided students with the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the poet’s works. During the post-performance discussion, the texts opened up a space for self-reflection and a deeper understanding of the contemporary relevance of József Attila’s poetry. Themes such as poverty, marginalization, exclusion, societal expectations, and the challenges of the future were explored. We are deeply grateful for the audience’s engaged attention and for the personal thoughts shared during the discussion following the performance!

"It was great to finally see and hear more about another poet. There have been so many performances about Petőfi and Arany, and now it felt good to dive deeper into József Attila’s world. His life truly touched me." On Monday morning, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, twice at Téglás Gábor Theoretical High School in Déva. These unconventional literature classes, made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund, provided the perfect space to explore and reflect on the poet’s life and works. We are grateful for the trust of the school, the openness of the students, and the personal reflections shared during the post-performance discussion. Topics such as loneliness, parental absence, searching for meaning, visions of the future, love, and the lack of it were explored. It was truly inspiring to see how József Attila’s words still resonate with today’s youth!

"I could relate to many aspects of this performance. Now, as a 12th grader, the themes of self-discovery and finding one’s path feel very relevant to me." Yesterday at noon, at the Ferencváros Cultural Center, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, for the students of the Kisképző Secondary School of Visual Arts and Dormitory. This unconventional literature class, supported by the Municipality of Ferencváros, Budapest's 9th District, provided a meaningful opportunity for 12th-grade students to delve into the poet’s writings. The post-performance discussion opened up a space for sharing personal thoughts inspired by the performance. Thank you for your attention and for allowing yourselves to get closer to József Attila’s personality and poetry!

"Many aspects of this performance feel very relevant to our lives today. Sitting in a circle made it much easier to focus, and I was captivated by the way these texts were delivered as if they were spoken naturally." On Thursday, at the Ferencváros Cultural Center, we presented our performance titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, for the students of the Gundel Károly Hospitality and Tourism Technical School. This unconventional literature class, supported by the Municipality of Ferencváros, Budapest's 9th District, provided students with the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the poet's writings. During the post-performance discussion, the texts sparked meaningful conversations about ourselves and offered a chance to reflect on the timeless relevance of József Attila’s poetry. Themes such as poverty, marginalization, alienation, societal expectations, and challenges related to the future were explored. We are deeply grateful for the attentive audience and for the personal thoughts shared during the discussion following the performance!

"I really liked that, as a teacher, I used to teach these texts as poems, but here they appeared in a conversational form, as if the thoughts were born right there on the spot. This made them much more personal, reaching the students better and allowing them to connect with these texts more deeply." Yesterday, at the Ferencváros Cultural Center, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila's texts, twice for the students of the Jaschik Álmos Art High School and Vocational School. These unconventional literature classes, made possible with the support of the Municipality of Ferencváros, Budapest's 9th District, provided the perfect space to explore and reflect on the poet's life and writings. During the post-performance discussions, deep and meaningful thoughts emerged. The freshness of József Attila's texts allowed us to talk about our own emotions and perspectives on life. Themes such as homelessness, searching for purpose, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and a lack of love were all explored. The relevance of the situations and feelings within the texts resonated with everyone. Thank you for your attention and for sharing your personal thoughts!

"It was truly amazing to see József Attila portrayed this way! The performance was profound and deeply moving." Last night, we presented our performance titled I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on József Attila's writings, at Tompa17. From the very first moment, the audience's attention and resonance with the depths of the performance were palpable. During the post-show discussion, we talked extensively about homelessness, searching for one's path, trauma, loneliness, isolation, and the contemporary relevance of the emotions present in József Attila’s texts. It was wonderful to discover that, through his words, we were essentially talking about ourselves. We are grateful for the attentive audience and the personal thoughts shared during the discussion following the performance. A heartfelt thank you to Tompa17 for hosting us! The event was made possible with the support of the Municipality of Ferencváros, District IX, Budapest.

"In this performance, the texts came to life, and it was wonderful to realize that I have grown into understanding them. It was deep and truly moving." On Tuesday evening, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, in Șimonești. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and deep connection with the performance were palpable. During the post-performance discussion, we explored themes such as homelessness, searching for meaning, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the contemporary relevance of emotions found in József Attila’s works. It was inspiring to realize that, through these texts, we were ultimately talking about ourselves. We are deeply grateful for the audience’s engaged presence and for the personal thoughts shared in the discussion following the performance. A special thank you to Betty Király for organizing the event and to the Șimonești theater group for their warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere! This event was made possible with the support of the Bethlen Gábor Fund.

"This performance was a completely different experience from any previous recitations of József Attila’s texts I have heard. I loved it—it was personal, present, and absolutely captivating." On Sunday afternoon, we performed our show titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, at MáSzínház in Budapest. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and deep resonance with the performance were palpable. During the post-performance discussion, we explored themes such as homelessness, searching for meaning, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the contemporary relevance of emotions found in József Attila’s works. It was inspiring to realize that, through these texts, we were ultimately talking about ourselves. We are deeply grateful for the audience’s attentive presence and for the personal reflections shared during the discussion. Thank you to MáSzínház for organizing and partnering with us on this event! This event was made possible with the support of the Municipality of Ferencváros, Budapest’s 9th District.

Between 27 and 30 January, the production I don't exist, only the others see me, based on the texts of Attila József, will be performed ten times. The audience will be able to see the production as an unconventional literature class and classroom performance, as well as a studio theatre performance, in Deva, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Șimonești, Lăzarea and Gheorgheni. The tour is supported by the Hungarian Government. 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. The texts performed in the production include not only lyrical works but also excerpts from the poet's autobiography and his Free Notes. These writings are presented as thoughts reborn in the present, serving as a pretext for personal reflection. How can someone so distant feel so close to us? József Attila’s life challenges are extremes beyond our comprehension, yet his anger resonates with ours, his throat tightens with our tears, and his mustache smiles above our lips. Osonó invites you to a personal meeting: with each other and with József Attila. This meeting allows the poet to sit among us, look at us, share a morsel of wisdom for the road, and let his well-known words unfold in ways we’ve never encountered. An entire life emerges from lines of poetry: mine, yours, or perhaps that of a poor friend named Attila. Audience feedback from previous performances: "This performance truly opened up József Attila's personality for me." "I didn’t particularly like József Attila’s poems before, but this performance brought them closer to me." "As a teacher, I used to teach these texts as poetry, but here they felt conversational, as if the thoughts were born on the spot, making them much more personal and relatable for the students." Tour schedule: January 27, 10:00: Deva, Téglás Gábor School Center January 27, 12:00: Deva, Téglás Gábor School Center January 28, 10:00: Odorheiu Secuiesc, Benedek Elek Pedagogical High School January 28, 12:00: Odorheiu Secuiesc, Benedek Elek Pedagogical High School January 28, 19:00: Șimonești, Cultural Center January 29, 10:00: Odorheiu Secuiesc, Bányai János Technical High School January 29, 12:00: Odorheiu Secuiesc, Bányai János Technical High School January 29, 18:00: Lăzarea, Cultural Hall - Cika Room January 30, 09:00: Gheorgheni, Salamon Ernő High School January 30, 11:00: Gheorgheni, Salamon Ernő High School

"This performance completely captivated me. It brought József Attila closer to me, making him come alive in a way I had never experienced before. This experience reinforced how important it is to see the child in another person." To celebrate Hungarian Culture Day, we presented our performance titled "I Am Not, Only Others See Me", based on József Attila’s texts, at Kelet Café and Gallery in Budapest. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and their resonance with the depth of the performance were palpable. During the post-performance discussion, we delved into topics such as homelessness, searching for purpose, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, and the timeless relevance of the emotions within József Attila’s texts. It was inspiring to realize that, through these texts, we were ultimately talking about ourselves. We are deeply grateful for the audience's attentive presence and the personal thoughts shared during the discussion. Many thanks to Kelet Café and Gallery for partnering with us in organizing this event!

The self-sustaining Osonó Theater Workshop organized 180 cultural, educational, and social events in 2024 across 4 countries, engaging nearly 6,000 participants with an annual budget of €124,500. Of this amount, 93% was sourced from international and Hungarian grants, while income from performances and workshops accounted for 7% of the annual budget. In the past year, Osonó held 62 performances, 61 interactive audience discussions, 51 workshops, and 6 Erasmus+ projects aimed at training youth and adults. Half of these activities took place in Hungary, while the other half were held in Romania and other international locations. The production I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on the writings of József Attila and premiered in 2022, has surpassed its 150th performance. Directed by Misi Fazakas and performed by Oszkár Mucha, this intimate theatrical experiment toured Europe this year and was frequently presented as a classroom performance, an unconventional literature lesson, or in studio theater settings. The production has been showcased in 45 cities across eight countries, and based on the positive feedback, the company plans to bring it to more schools and communities in 2025. The documentary production As Water Reflects the Face, directed by Misi Fazakas and premiered 13 years ago, is approaching its 650th performance. This year, audiences in Hungary and Transylvania enjoyed the production, which portrays the real stories of young people. Due to high demand, the company will continue to perform it, with new dates planned for spring. The past year also included several Erasmus+ projects in partnership with the Sepsi Adrenalin Sport Association and the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina. The Health for a Better Future – Personal Development and Health Awareness in Education project series focused on providing non-formal training to support youth workers and educators. Workshops emphasized self-awareness, healthy lifestyles, and mental-physical balance. In autumn, Osonó expanded its collaborations, working with the Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center in Székelyudvarhely to deliver numerous performing arts and educational projects in Harghita County. Additionally, its partnership with the KALOT organization in Miercurea Ciuc continued, allowing I Am Not, Only Others See Me to reach several schools in the area. In 2025, Osonó will begin the year with a performance series in Budapest and a tour in Transylvania. With already secured grant funding, the company anticipates more international and Budapest-based projects. Osonó will continue to build its activities around three key pillars: theater, education, and social projects.

"This performance was very direct. It was much easier to focus as we sat in a circle, and the actor was among us, delivering the lines directly to us." Yesterday morning, at the B29 Youth Community Space, we presented our performance titled I Am Not, Only Others See Me, based on József Attila's texts, to the students of Újbuda József Attila High School. This unique literature class, supported by the Municipality of District XI of Budapest, Újbuda, provided the perfect setting to explore the poet's life and texts and reflect on them further. During the discussion following the performance, deep and meaningful thoughts emerged. The freshness of the poet's texts allowed us to talk about our own feelings and perspectives on life. Topics such as homelessness, searching for purpose, trauma, loneliness, exclusion, lack of love, and the relevance of the emotions and situations described in the texts were discussed. Thank you for your attention and for sharing your personal reflections!