Its predecessor was the Hungarian section of the State Theater in Timișoara, established as a professional theatre in 1953.

Under his directorship, many actors who later became famous began their careers in Timișoara, including Jenő Janovics, Mihály Fekete, Árpád Latabár [hu] and Vilma Medgyaszay.

[3] The Hungarian-language theatre was practically reborn in 1953, when a troupe was set up consisting of members of the theatre ensemble attached to the Timișoara City Hall and of actors of Jódy Károly's Arad and Timișoara troupes.

[2] The inauguration took place on 3 May 1953 in the "Great Hall", the same that has since served the two troupes of the Hungarian and German theatres, with the comedy Ingyenélők by Gergely Csiky.

The effects could be seen quickly, by the sudden reduction of the troupe, by the retirement or departure of the young actors, but also by the alarming dilution of the repertoire – only light comedies, musical and cabinet performances of poor quality were staged.