Osonó Theatre's seventeenth Erasmus+ project will take place in Budapest between 27 November and 1 December. Created in partnership with Adrenalin Sports Association of Sfântu Gheorghe, the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina 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.

“The performance was very personal and direct. I was surprised at myself, realizing that I actually like most of these poems. At least the way the actor delivered them.” Yesterday, at the B29 Youth Community Center, we presented our performance I am not, only others see me, based on József Attila’s texts, for the students of Újbudai József Attila High School. Supported by the Municipality of District XI Újbuda, Budapest, this extraordinary literature class offered students the chance to immerse themselves in the poet’s works. During the discussion following the performance, inspired by the texts, students had the opportunity to talk about themselves and reflect on the contemporary relevance of József Attila’s poetry. Topics like poverty, marginalization, exclusion, conformity, and the challenges of the future were discussed. We are grateful for the attentive listening and the personal thoughts shared during the post-performance conversation!

“This team-building was truly empowering. It was great to see the strength in this team. It helped us to collaborate even better. And above all, it was great to play together.” Our company’s two trainers, Misi Fazakas and Oszkár Mucha, conducted workshops for the staff of the Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center. We met an exceptionally good team and wonderful people. Once again, the Miracle, the true Encounter, happened. Together, we could live József Attila's thought: "In vain you bathe yourself, You can only wash your face in others." We could simply and honestly be ourselves. We laughed, played seriously, strengthened one another, delved deep, and connected with our souls and with each other. Thank you for the attentive listening, the joy of personal togetherness, the cooperation, and the trust of Director Izabella Bartalis and her team! We are indescribably grateful! We will continue!

“This performance touched me deeply. I don’t even know if I’ve ever experienced such a profound performance. It stirred me up, held up a mirror. It felt as if József Attila was here with us, speaking his words directly to us.” On Friday evening, in celebration of the Day of the Hungarian Language, we presented our performance I am not, only others see me, based on József Attila’s texts, in Szentegyháza. The event was organized by the Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center and the Szentegyháza City Hall. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and resonance with the depth of the performance were palpable. During the audience discussion, many topics were touched upon: homelessness, searching for one’s path, traumas, loneliness, isolation, and the relevance of the emotions in József Attila’s texts. It was a joy to discover that through discussing the texts, we were, in fact, speaking about ourselves. We are grateful for the attentive listening and the personal thoughts shared during the conversation after the performance. Thank you for the invitation and the organization!

“Ezt a projektet receptre iratnám fel a pedagógusoknak. Nagy szükségünk van az ilyen programokra. Az öt nap egy lelki megtisztulást adott. Fantasztikus volt a csapat, őszinték, elfogadóak voltunk. Nagyon felszabadított. És nem utolsó sorban sok gyakorlatot ki fogok próbálni mindabból, amit tanultunk.” Az Osonó tizenhatodik Erasmus+ projektjére október 28- november 1. között került sor Budapesten. A Regionális összefogás az ifjúsági dolgozók szakmai támogatására elnevezésű projekt célja, hogy változatos, személyes és szakmai szempontból is értékes nemformális képzéssel támogassa az ifjúsági szakemberek és pedagógusok munkáját. Az innovatív nevelési módszerek átadásán túl, a program feltöltődést és szakmai kapcsolódási lehetőséget is biztosít a Magyarországról, Romániából és Szerbiából érkező résztvevők számára. Partnerek: Vajdasági Magyar Művelődési Szövetség, Adrenalin Climbing Gym, Change Center Életmód Központ, Pontis Egészségügyi Szervezet, Svung Kreatív Egyesület A projekt az Erasmus+ program támogatásával valósult meg!

"The form of the performance helped me better understand and experience these texts. It was very human, and I felt like the texts and poems were being born right in front of us." On Monday, at the B29 Youth Community Center, we presented our performance titled I am not, only others see me, based on József Attila’s texts, twice for the students of Újbudai József Attila High School. These extraordinary literature classes, supported by the Local Government of Budapest, District XI Újbuda, provided an excellent opportunity for 11th-grade students to immerse themselves in the texts written by the poet. During the discussion following the performance, the students shared their personal thoughts on what they had heard. Thank you for your attention and for allowing the class to connect more closely with József Attila and his poetry!

"This performance made me think and reflect on myself. It was true poetry. We heard thoughts, and it deeply touched me." Yesterday, we performed I am not, only others see me, based on the texts of József Attila, twice for the students of the Weiner Leó Catholic Music School and Secondary School of Music. These unique literature classes, supported by the Municipality of Budapest’s 11th District (Újbuda), provided the perfect space for exploring the poet’s life and writings and for deeper reflection. From the very first moments, the students’ attentiveness was evident, and we experienced a genuine encounter 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, parental absence, the search for direction, future vision, love, and its absence were discussed. It was inspiring to see how relevant József Attila’s texts remain for young people today!

“I really liked how this performance moved these texts beyond recitation, making everything sound like a live speech, an inner monologue, or a thought process being born in the moment.” On Friday evening, we celebrated the 150th festive performance of I am not, only others see me, based on József Attila’s texts. From the very first moment, the audience’s attention and resonance with the depth of the performance were palpable. During the audience discussion, many topics were addressed: homelessness, searching for one’s path, traumas, loneliness, isolation, and the relevance of the emotions in József Attila’s texts. It was wonderful to discover that through discussing the texts, we were, in fact, speaking about ourselves. We are grateful for the attentive listening, the personal thoughts shared during the discussion after the performance, the joint celebration and toast, as well as the many kind wishes!

“This performance was very timely, engaging, and personal. Feelings of loneliness, the need to conform, and relationships with parents are all present in our lives.” On Friday, in celebration of the Day of the Hungarian Language, we presented our performance I am not, only others see me, based on József Attila’s texts, multiple times at the Benedek Elek Pedagogical High School in Székelyudvarhely. These extraordinary literature classes, supported by the Harghita County Heritage Preservation Resource Center, provided an excellent opportunity for students to delve into the poet’s texts. During the discussion following the performance, inspired by the texts heard, students had the chance to speak about themselves and marvel at the continued relevance of József Attila’s poetry. Topics such as poverty, marginalization, exclusion, conformity, and the challenges of the future were discussed. We encountered truly wonderful classes, and many valuable thoughts were shared. Thank you for your engagement, curiosity, and to the Resource Center for organizing the event! We are grateful for these experiences and are confident that we will continue this collaboration!"

The 150th festive performance of the production "I don't exist, only the others see me", based on the texts of Attila József will take place in Budapest at Jurányi House. Since its premiere on 21 February 2022, the theatre company has presented the production in 45 cities of 8 countries, as an extraordinary literature class, classroom or studio theatre performance.

Osonó Theatre's sixteenth Erasmus+ project will take place in Budapest between 28 October and 1 November. Created in partnership with Adrenalin Sports Association of Sfântu Gheorghe, the Hungarian Cultural Association of Vojvodina 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 unusual, we’ve never been to anything like this before. But it was very direct, and we understood these texts much better because the actor was among us, speaking directly to us. It was very good." Today, at the H13 Kultpont, we presented our performance titled I am not, only others see me, based on the texts of József Attila, to the students of the Semmelweis University Bókay János Multidisciplinary Vocational School. This unique literature class provided a perfect space for exploring the poet’s life and texts, and for deeper reflection. We thank the teachers for their trust, the students for their openness, and for the thoughts shared during the post-performance discussion. Topics such as loneliness, parental absence, the search for identity, future vision, love, and its absence were discussed. It was wonderful to see how relevant József Attila’s texts remain even for eleventh-grade students! The event was supported by H13 Kultpont.