What the Constitution Means to Me

The play is an autobiographical solo piece written by Heidi Schreck that blends storytelling and live debate. It centers on Schreck's teenage experiences participating in American Legion speech contests about the U.S. Constitution, which she uses to explore how the document impacts women's lives.

The play was both written and originally performed by Heidi Schreck. It premiered on Broadway in 2019 and earned highly positive reviews, along with a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Play.

Unique to the production, the play ends with a live, interactive debate between Schreck and a young woman from the local community. At the end of the show, an audience member is selected to vote on whether the Constitution should be kept or abolished, determining the play's finale.

Schreck uses the Constitution as a lens to examine her own family's history, particularly focusing on the women in her lineage. She explores themes of domestic abuse, bodily autonomy, and the ongoing legislative debate over the Equal Rights Amendment.