Heidi Schreck’s hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Inspired by real events, a young Heidi wins constitutional debate contests around the country to earn college tuition. However, as an adult she discovers how debate topics become personal when life and its consequences get messy. Surprising, poignant, and achingly human, the play traces the profound relationship between four generations of women, the founding document that shaped their lives, and how it continues to influence future generations.

City Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” was presented as part of the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Theater Up Close Series in December 2022. This production on Key Biscayne is made possible through generous support of the Village of Key Biscayne.