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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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Closer to József Attila – ‘I understood these poems much better through this performance’
March 18, 2025
"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!
A literary experience in the classroom - A poet’s words that still speak to us today
March 12, 2025
"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!
Three performances at Szent Benedek High School
March 11, 2025
"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!
A unique literature class in Újbuda - ‘The performance felt very personal’"
March 6, 2025
"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!
Osonó Theatre turns 32
February 5, 2025
"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.
A different approach to József Attila: deep and moving performance in Gyergyószárhegy
February 4, 2025
"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.
A gripping performance at Szent Benedek High School – Tension, emotions, reflection
March 13, 2025
"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!
József Attila felt closer – A special performance in Ráckeve
March 12, 2025
"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!
József Attila felt closer – A unique literature class at Szent Anna High School
March 8, 2025
"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 next Erasmus+ Youth project in Romania
February 21, 2025
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.
József Attila up close - 'I could relate to so much!'
February 5, 2025
"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!
Student reflections: 'I realized my life is better than I thought
February 3, 2025
"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!
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