Magyar News, 2002. szeptember-2003. augusztus (13. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2002-12-01 / 4. szám
A performance >ve should have every day ___________László Petri brought us a show from Komárom___________ We like to complain. We hate the weather, sometimes it is hot, sometimes it is cold. We are upset when it rains, but then we cry our eyes out for water that is free and it is good for our lawn. Maybe the world inherited the complaining from some Hungarians. Recently I was trying to figure it out why do we have this attitude in our Hungarian community. Believe me, I got nowhere. Occasionally somebody comes up to me, and in a very patronizing manner sticks the question to me: “Why don’t we Hungarians do some Hungarian stuff?” I rattle of a few events that took place, some patriotic, some religious, and folklore, entertainment, studies, courses, publications, etc. So what is the next question I receive? “How come I don’t know about these?” The answer is simple: “You don’t listen, you don’t read, you don’t see, and then there are many other you don’t-s.” When we said good-by, I am told that there are days that are never good for him to partake in anything That is good for an excuse. I don’t blame these people, I feel sorry for them. They are longing to receive input on the very much loved traditions they are slowly loosing. They should get off the coach made for potatoes and get involved in things that not only provide joy but also helps building self respect, and respect in memory of their ancestors. Well.... These were my thoughts as I attended a show at the Bessemer Center in Bridgeport, CT. I looked at some empty seats, but on the other hand I was taken on a joyful ride by the performance. Strangely enough the performing group came to us from Slovakia, not from Hungary, with a Hungarian show. These people under a foreign rule have a Hungarian culture just as good as people of Hungary have. They are members of the Jókai Hungarian Theater in Komárom. I have to start with Imre Boráros, an artist of many talents. He is at home in comedy, drama, and naturally in singing. The group as being introduced. From the left are István Olasz, Simona Lelkes, Gizella Orbán, Imre Boráros, Anna Petrécs and sitting is Árpád Hanzer Top: A comedy scene on the stage. Above: A quartet performing with the audience participating He is the director of the group and he selects the pieces to be performed with extreme care knowing exactly what the audience wants to see and hear. The title of the show already gives an idea of the good Left: Gizella Orbán singing. Center top: Usual scene during intermission, dedicating and selling CD-s. Standing on the right is László Petri. Below: The excited audience. On the right: A comedy skit by Imre Boráros and István Olasz Page 4
