Gali László, Jászai Mari Award-winning director, has died

László Gali, an esteemed Hungarian theater director and manager, passed away at the age of 82. He was instrumental in re-establishing the Gárdonyi Géza Theater's independent company and served as its director from 1986 to 1996, significantly impacting Eger's cultural scene. Born in Debrecen in 1943, he earned dual degrees in Hungarian history and cultural education before graduating from the Theater and Film Arts University. Gali directed at various theaters and was involved in numerous productions, including classics and contemporary works. He received the Jászai Mari Award in 1982 for his contributions to theater.