Directed by János Mohácsi
Performed by Erika Marozsán
Composed by Márton Kovács and Ádám Móser
Based on the memoir of Kati Marton, adapted by Istvan Mohacsi.
A moving solo performance driven by Kati Martons’s journey through family history and self-discovery as she uncovers the truth about her family’s past in post-war Hungary. It is a story of resilience and reflection, told with emotional honesty and artistic purpose. Accompanied by a live score that gives the production a haunting rhythm, both historical and timeless. Enemies of the People reminds us how history shapes identity and how reclaiming our stories can be both painful and empowering.
Sponsored by Action for Democracy
This production was also made possible in part by the generous support of the Tulipán Foundation.
Presented in English.
Kati Marton is an award-winning Hungarian-American journalist, author, and human rights advocate. A former correspondent for ABC News and NPR, she is the author of several internationally acclaimed books focusing on history, politics, and personal freedom. Through her work, Marton has been a passionate voice for democracy, and the power of storytelling. Her connection to Central European history and contemporary social issues continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Erika Marozsán is a Hungarian-American actress known for her work in film, theater, and television across Europe and the United States. International audiences recognize her from the award-winning film “Gloomy Sunday,” as well as numerous stage and screen performances marked by emotional depth and artistic sensitivity. In recent years, her work has increasingly focused on interdisciplinary and socially engaged theater projects.
János Mohácsi is an acclaimed Hungarian theater director, playwright, and dramaturg known for his bold, inventive stage language and darkly comic reinterpretations of classical and contemporary works. Over the past decades, he has become one of the most influential voices in Hungarian theater, celebrated for productions that combine sharp social observation, improvisational techniques, music, and ensemble-driven storytelling. His work has been presented at major theaters and festivals throughout Hungary and internationally, earning numerous awards and critical acclaim.
ABOUT THE 2026 REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL
Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Václav Havel, is a showcase of contemporary European theater organized each year in New York City. Conceived in 2017 as a shared endeavor of the Václav Havel Center (VHC) and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA), the festival honors the legacy of Czech playwright, dissident and political thinker Vaclav Havel. The 2026 festival is being produced in partnership with Untitled Theater Company No. 61.
Each edition of Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival addresses current sociopolitical trends in Central and Eastern Europe, offering New York audiences a unique opportunity to witness the region’s theatrical zeitgeist.
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