An premiere of Tamara and Thomas: Mona May's legacy in Pygmalion

An premiere of Tamara and Thomas: Mona May's legacy in Pygmalion

On September 22, 2024, the artist person died Mona May, who was born in Perg as Monika Mayr. Despite health challenges in recent years of her life, she remained creative and active until her death. Her passionate dedication to art has not only inspired you, but also many other artists.

Mona May was born in Perg in 1963 and worked as a playwright, author, director, dance theorist and much more. Her life motto, which puts people at the center of their work, made it clear in their numerous works. For over a decade, she was tied to bed due to an illness, where she still wrote her plays and poems. This creative energy, also from the bed, led her to direct and bring her works to performance.

The artistic career

After her time in Perg, Mona May completed her most important artistic training at the Erika Gangl School in Linz. Her curiosity drove her through Europe, where she familiarized herself with the art world and got in touch with other artists. She also passed on her knowledge as a guest lecturer at the Technical University of Graz, especially about space perception in architecture. Her passion for the contemporary dance led to the fact that she worked as a trainer and choreographer at the University of Graz for several years.

In 2012 she moved to St. Nikola on the Danube for health reasons. She used this time intensively to write and develop her word art. In 2020 she returned to Vienna with her husband Christian Handler and was fully committed to over 200 art and cultural projects. She promoted numerous artists and played a crucial role in the scene.

premiere in the Pygmalion Theater