Szinetár Dóra on Theater Abuse: Crying Fit After Being Thrown Off Stage

Hungarian theater culture is currently undergoing a significant shift as industry professionals openly challenge the long-standing normalization of verbal abuse and power imbalances. According to actress Dóra Szinetár, speaking on the Kösz, jó(l) vagyok podcast hosted by Szilvia Krizsó, the industry must move beyond addressing isolated cases and dismantle a systemic culture where shouting and … Read more

Eszenyi, Alföldi, and Zsótér Humiliate Actors

The End of the “Genius” Myth: Why Toxic Leadership in Theater is Facing a Reckoning For decades, the image of the volatile, abrasive theater director has been romanticized as the “tortured genius.” We’ve all heard the stories: the screaming matches, the public humiliations, and the psychological warfare justified as “pushing for artistic excellence.” But the … Read more