George Street Playhouse (David Saint, Artistic Director & Edgar Herrera, Managing Director) is pleased to announce that Tony Award nominee and playwright of What the Constitution Means to Me Heidi Schreck (Uncle Vanya) will join Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto (“To Keep the Republic: Thinking, Talking, and Acting Like a Democratic Citizen”), Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University for a conversation moderated by director Laiona Michelle (Little Girl Blue) about What the Constitution Means to Me.
The event will be held on Monday September 30 at 6:30pm at Rutgers University Academic Building East Wing in Room 4225 (15 Seminary Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). To register for this free event, please visit www.georgestreetplayhouse.org/conversation.
Step into an unforgettable evening of thought-provoking discussion as George Street Playhouse and the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University team up to host a powerful conversation featuring What the Constitution Means to Me playwright Heidi Schreck and Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute. With the 2024 election season heating up, this conversation promises to be more relevant than ever.
Moderated by the show's director, Laiona Michelle, this one night only event will dive into the pressing issues raised by the play—how the U.S. Constitution affects our daily lives, especially for women and marginalized communities, and why it remains a critical document in shaping our democracy.
In the lead-up to a pivotal election, this is your chance to engage with the minds behind one of the most important plays of our time. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on our nation's past and future in a conversation that could not be more timely or necessary.
This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about civic engagement, theater, and the future of our democracy!
Metered parking is available around the building. Visitors can also park at the College Avenue Parking Deck, Lot 30 behind the College Avenue Student Center, or Lot 16 behind Milledolar Hall.
What the Constitution Means to Me is the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama by Heidi Schreck and directed by Laiona Michelle. The show will begin previews on September 24, 2024 and open on September 27 for a limited run through October 13, 2024. Tickets are available now at www.georgestreetplayhouse.org.
The cast of What the Constitution Means to Me will include two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!) as Heidi and Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan, Nat’l Tour of The Sound of Music) as the Legionnaire. Niara Beckwith and Wobirba Ekuba Sarpey will complete the cast as Debaters.
The creative team of What the Constitution Means to Me will feature scenic design by Shoko Kambara (Little Girl Blue), costume design by Niiamar Felder (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), lighting design by Christopher Bailey (The Immigrant), and sound design by Kwamina Biney (The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical). Samantha Flint (tick, tick...BOOM!) will serve as the Production Stage Manager. Casting is by McCorkle Casting.
What the Constitution Means to Me is sponsored by The Karma Foundation. How relevant is the United States Constitution in today's society? Does this
document truly protect ALL Americans?
Playwright Heidi Schreck delves into multiple facets of this historic document, debating as to whether or not we should keep or abolish it. By blending together different American perspectives, What the Constitution Means to Me allows the audience to define the Constitution's true worth.
What the Constitution Means to Me was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019, and was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Tickets to What the Constitution Means to Me begin at $25 and are now on sale at www.georgestreetplayhouse.org.
