THE BOREKO THEATRE
The BOREKO Theatrical, Artistic and Cultural Society was founded in 2015 with the aim of raising the low-key cultural life of our region to a higher level. Our other goal was to give accessible and affordable entertainment and cultural values for the large number of underprivileged inhabitants living in the neighbouring areas. Thanks to the hard work of our society’s management and members, BOREKO has grown into one of the most prominent and well-known NGOs of not only Hajdúdorog and its region, but also in Hajdú-Bihar and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. The gem of our society in the BOREKO Theatre. The performances of our own plays have always swept the boards. All these plays have been performed to hundreds of people, applauded by a capacity audience. Our rural comedy entitled Birthday has become a smash hit, it was played by popular demand many times. Thanks to these performances, the members of our society have developed a very strong team spirit, it is safe to say that we are not only a theatrical group, but a family. We know each other’s thoughts, feelings, moods, which gives us huge help during the rehearsals and performances.
Hajdúnánás Television: At Home, Part 2, May 14, 2025
A Tribute to Sándor Petőfi
A Tribute to Sándor Petőfi
The “Petőfi 200” grant program announced by the National Cultural Fund in 2022 also inspired the BOREKO Association, and fortunately, we received financial support from the grant provider in 2023. We decided to stage a play with our theater troupe, which we titled The Faces of Petőfi. The title reflected our aspiration to showcase the wide spectrum of the deservedly popular poet’s talent and artistry. Based on this concept, Ibolya Nagy, a Hungarian language teacher and founding member of our organization, wrote a script. The association’s creative members also contributed their ideas to this work. The play was built around the framework of *János vitéz*—spiced up with a touch of humor—to which she wove appropriate passages from Petőfi’s iconic poems. We made the literary foundation more enjoyable and colorful with images, videos, and music. The two lead roles were played by Kristóf Lónyai and Bianka Pénzes, both of whom gave spectacular performances. But every actor deservedly received a standing ovation at the end of the performances. Ibolya Nagy also took on the role of director. During the relatively long rehearsal process, we faced many difficulties, but in the end, we created a series of performances with which we could proudly pay tribute to the memory of this great poet. We presented the first performance in Hajdúnánás on March 9, 2024, to very positive feedback. Hajdúnánás TV also filmed the premiere. Afterward—as we had committed to in the grant application—we took the play to students. First to Szorgalmatos on March 14, then to Tiszalök on March 18. Finally, on March 20, we gave a taste of Sándor Petőfi’s human and artistic diversity to the town’s elementary school students first, and then to the high school students, in two performances. We hope we provided not only a valuable literary experience but also enjoyable entertainment.
Zoltán Koroknai
Cross-Border Theater Collaboration
Ibolya Nagy, a Hungarian language teacher and another founding member of the BOREKO Association, won a national award years ago for the scripts of her festive performances. This time, she undertook to write scripts for national, religious, and school holidays, illustrated by our other member, painter Ágnes Nagy, who lives in Ustron. The two-volume work is titled Let the Celebration Be Play! Each of the programs featured in them is already associated with a highly successful performance. The husband of the Polish member of the author duo owns an art gallery and a printing press. Thus, the editing and printing work was carried out by a Polish company. We had the relevant invoices, as well as those generated during our association’s visit, translated into Hungarian.
President Robin Bodnár and association member István Körtefái also organized a four-part lecture series focusing on sustainability, the importance of environmental protection, and ways to avoid a climate catastrophe. The renowned speakers and subject matter experts focused primarily on the practical application of these principles and ways to make them an integral part of everyday life.
As part of a GINOP grant awarded in 2019, our association created the book titled HOPELAND, in which the child characters confront human cruelty and indifference, and with their limited means stand up for those in trouble, and ultimately succeed in achieving their goals by finding adult helpers. In the planned subsequent volumes of the book, we aim to further weave the threads of the story and bring to light new and emerging aspects of self-awareness and environmental consciousness. Since the publication is primarily intended for young children, it is essential to choose an appropriate method to spark and sustain their interest. The work will be completed soon; it is currently in manuscript form, awaiting proofreading and editing, as research work was delayed by several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping in mind the psychological characteristics of this age group and the demands of today’s world, we consider playful tasks to be the most effective framework for addressing the topic and fostering motivation, and these must definitely be available in the online space as well. The project we have designed aims to foster empathy, respect for others, and a willingness to help when needed in interpersonal relationships.
Rehearsals for the sequel to our play *Birthday* are already underway under the direction of Vice President and Director Zoltán Koroknai, and we are also preparing for a standalone cabaret performance. For these, we absolutely need to almost completely renovate the sets and costumes—which are now six years old—replace missing items, and create new ones. In constant consultation with the collaborating carpenters, set and costume designers, we completed the work and tasks for which we received funding. Thanks to the Ministerial Grant, we are looking forward to our 2022 performances and appearances with a renewed stock of sets and costumes.
A studio discussion on the achievements of the BOREKO Drama, Arts, and Cultural Association.
The studio’s guests are members of the association: Zoltán Koroknai, Ibolya Nagy, and Zoltán Szólláth
Studio interview with the Vice President of BOREKO
A festival organized by BOREKO Association begins in Hajdúnánás, on 11th February 2020, for the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the local theatricals. For this reason, the town television organized a studio interview, where Zoltán Koroknai, the Manager of the BOREKO Theatre and Zoltán Szólláth, a member of the Association, the mastermind and main organizer of the Festival attended.
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Beginning of performance: 12th February 2020
Venue: Lajos Kéky Town Culture Centre, Hajdúnánás
On January 17, the audience gathered in the auditorium of the Szorgalmatos Elementary School enjoyed yet another successful production by Ibolya Nagy. The school’s Hungarian language teacher, who is also a founding member of the BOREKO Theater, staged her own adaptation of Petőfi’s classic, *János Vitéz*. The high-quality performances by the child actors, the professional dancers’ production, the aesthetics and harmony of the costumes and sets, and the musical and film interludes that fit seamlessly into the plot resulted in a cohesive, high-quality performance, proving once again that Ibolya Nagy is not only an outstanding actress but also a director who consistently delivers excellence…
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BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Beginning of performance: 30th August 2019 (Friday) 19:00
Venue: House of Encounters, Tiszavasvári
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Beginning of performance: 11th August 2018 (Saturday) 18:45
Studio interview with the managers of BOREKO
BOREKO has become three years old! The Hajdúnánás Town Television has invited the management of the Association for a studio interview for this purpose. You can check the details of the pleasant, but meaningful discussion here:
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Upon the invitation of the Headmanster of the Frigyes Korányi Greek Catholic Secondary School and College, Mr. Gyula Bobonka, BOREKO Theatre preformed its comedy “Birthday” in the school’s hall on 31st May. The audience mainly consisted of the members of the teachers and the relatives. After the performance, they expressed their acknowledgement not only by giving triple cheers, but in live words too, appreciating the play of the artists. The Headmaster’s “special award” was a kind surprise, which will be of course kept among the relics of the Association.
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Beginning of performance: 27th January 2018, 18:30
Venue: Borbányai Culture Centre, Nyíregyháza
Amazing Cabaret Show
Amazing Cabaret Show
Beginning of performance: 13th October 2017, 19:00
Venue: House of Encounters, Tiszavasvári
Ferenc Baranyi and Franciska Kassai visited us
On 9th May, Tuesday, it was a pleasure to see Ferenc Baranyi, Kossuth Award poet and Franciska Kassai, singer visiting our Association. During the pleasant discussion, we overviewed the common performance activity options of the future.
Pictures of the civic performance
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction in Polgár
On 6th May, Saturday, we performed our play “Birthday” in Polgár, in the theatrical hall of the Endre Ady Culture Centre. The audience was great, we can talk about the welcome only in superlatives both in human and professional terms. We would like to say special thanks to Mrs. Mária Ferenczné Fajta, Head of Institute for the organization and accommodation, to Mr. József Tóth, Mayor for the nice words and for the gift! This was an unforgettable evening for us!!!
BOREKO Theatre: Birthday folk comedy introduction
Beginning of performance: 18th November 2016 (Friday) 18:00
Venue: Lajos Kéki Town Cultural Centre, Hajdónánás