Pia Hierzegger
Alumni in portrait April 2026
From studying at the University of Graz to the big stages and film sets: Pia Hierzegger talks in the alumni podcast about her journey as an actress, writer, and director.
Which lecture would she attend again today? What was the biggest challenge of her directorial debut? And what does it feel like to be on stage for 24 hours straight?
A conversation about formative experiences, bold decisions, and the question of how to find your own path—even beyond traditional career plans.
You can also find the conversation on Spotify and everywhere else where podcasts are available.
Video: www.unreifundtaube.at
Interview: Carmen Reif-Teubenbacher
More information about Pia Hierzegger
Studies: English and American Studies and German Studies; Bachelor’s degree in German Studies; Media Studies program
Has been active in theater and film for about 30 years; has been part of Theater im Bahnhof since 2000
Known for, among other things: *Nacktschnecken*, *Contact High*, *Der Knochenmann*, *Wilde Maus*, *Der Boden unter den Füßen* (winner of the 2020 Austrian Film Award), and *Family Dinner* (winner of the 2023 Diagonale Acting Award)
For the film *Altweibersommer* (2025), Pia Hierzegger not only wrote the screenplay and plays one of the three lead roles, but also made her directorial debut