CSERJE FESZT / CSERJE FEST

In the summer of 2021, with respect to the memory of Zsuzsa Cserje, the Cserje Memorial Festival - Terényi Theater Days was realized for the first time at the initiative of Ágnes Simor. The festival was held in Terény, a village that was decisive for the director and dramatist, following in his footsteps, creating a community experience for the villagers and the surrounding area and the interested visiting audience. The Memorial Festival was spent recalling Zsuzsa Cserje, touching and joyful moments of remembering her, paying attention to each other, and being together intimately. Zsuzsa Cserje's dearest friends and colleagues prepared notable productions for the festival, children and youth programs, and movement workshops awaited the visitors, and the event ended with her own final arrangement. Among the performers was the Terényi Kalácska Women's Choir, who have participated in the festival since the first field festival.

The festival centre was located in the garden of the Mushroom Museum of Zsuzsa Cserje (founded by Zsuzsa Cserje), where, in addition to theatre productions, the audience was treated to dishes prepared by the villagers, old friends, and Zsuzsa's favourite dishes.

The success of the initiative and the feedback from friends and professionals encouraged the organizing team to organize the festival in 2022.