Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer received the Thalia Awards. Herfortová and Nárožný were honored for their lifetime achievements.

PRAGUE – Lucie Žáčková received the Thálie Award for Best Female Performance in a play for her role as Anna in the production of *Komuna* by the Prague-based Činoherní klub. In the category of Best Male Performance in a play, Stanislav Majer was successful, impressing the jury with a series of ten different roles in the production of *Amadoka* by the Prague Theater X10. The awards were presented at a formal ceremony at the National Theatre in Prague.

Lucie Žáčková is one of the prominent figures in contemporary Czech theater, and she received one of the most prestigious domestic theatrical awards for her performance in *Komuna*. The role of Anna gave her an opportunity for a significant acting interpretation, and according to the jury's decision, it was one of the most impressive performances of the past season. Stanislav Majer also received a notable award. The actor was recognized for his performance in the production of *Amadoka*, presented at the Prague Theater X10. In the play, he portrays a total of ten different characters. The variety of characters and the demanding acting task are one of the main features of the production, which has become a significant achievement in the contemporary Prague theater scene.

In addition to awards for specific acting performances, awards for lifetime artistic achievements were also presented during the evening. This year, they were awarded to Zdena Herfortová, an actress and educator from Brno, and Petr Nárožný, a long-time actor at the Prague Činoherní klub. Zdena Herfortová is a significant figure in the Brno theater scene. In addition to her acting work, she has been involved in teaching for many years, and her influence has extended to several generations of Czech theatrical artists. The award not only recognized her outstanding acting career but also her contribution to education and the development of theatrical art.

Petr Nárožný is one of the long-standing prominent figures of the Prague Činoherní klub. His acting career includes a number of roles in theater, film, and television. The award for lifetime artistic achievement recognized his many years of work and contribution to Czech acting. The Thálie Awards are presented annually by the Actors' Association and aim to recognize outstanding acting and artistic performances in Czech theater. The formal ceremony at the National Theatre is traditionally an important event in the domestic cultural scene and celebrates the work of artists across various theatrical disciplines.

Jana Černá

Lucie Žáčková and Stanislav Majer received the Thalia Awards. Herfortová and Nárožný were honored for their lifetime achievements.

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