“Endearingly funny and deeply affecting… It would be hard to identify a work for the theater with its finger more on the pulse of America right now.”
— THE WASHINGTON POST
A new look into what it means to be an American
As a teen, Heidi Schreck won scholarships for college by participating in Constitutional debate competitions. Now, she cannot help but weigh the earnest study, idealism, and hopeful wisdom of her youth against the complexities of being a citizen and a woman in the United States in the 21st century. Join Wisconsin favorite Colleen Madden as she steps into Heidi’s shoes to ask us what this living document means to us— and what it means to be an American.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show

Runtime:
1 hr, 45 min

Performance Dates:
April 4-21, 2024

Age Recommendations:
Recommended for ages 16+
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.
We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast
Colleen Madden
HeidiCasem AbuLughod
Legionnaire/DannyAlliae Krueger
DebaterCaroline Talis
DebaterCreative Team
Lisa Schlenker
Scenic DesignerNoele Stollmack
Lighting DesignerRen LaDassor
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Sound Designer/ComposerPam Miles
Props MasterKevin Zimmer
Technical DirectorRivka Kelly
Stage ManagerAbbi Hess
Assistant Stage ManagerOrion Risk
Assistant Director
What the Constitution Means is funny and thought-provoking
BY Victoria Davis | THE CAP TIMES
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BY Kayla Huynh | THE CAP TIMES
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BY Abbey Machtig | THE WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
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