Enemies of the People is a moving and musical solo performance driven by a journey through family, history, and self-discovery. The piece follows Kati's search for freedom and understanding 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 which gives the production a haunting rhythm that feels 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.
Enemies of the People (Hungary). By: Kati Marton. Directed by: Janos Mohacsi. Performed by: Erika Marozsan. Composed by: Marton Kovacs, Adam Moser. Presented in English.
This event is part of the 2026 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival: Hope. For more information, visit rehearsalfortruth.org.
Free and open to the public. Suggested donation $25. Seats are limited, on first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required.
About
Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, honoring Vaclav Havel, is a showcase of contemporary European theater organized each year in New York City. Conceived in 2017 as a shared endeavor of the Vaclav Havel Center and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association, 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.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.