Voices Amplified with support from the Kentucky Foundation for Women will present What The Constitution Means To Me at The Downtown Lexington Library's Farrish Theatre—followed by a weekend of performances as part of a collaboration with Appalachian Shakespeare at Eastern Kentucky University.
Filled with humor and history, The award-winning 2019 Tony Award nominee and winner New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, What The Constitution Means To Me is Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play that breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
As a 15-year-old, Heidi Schreck won debate competitions defending the Constitution across the country. As an adult, she resurrects her teenage self to investigate its profound effect on four generations of women in her family. This exhilarating show culminates in a live debate with an actual teen, allowing audiences to weigh in on the Constitution's impact on our daily lives.
What The Constitution Means To Me is directed by Laurie Genet Preston and features Vanessa Becker Weig as Heidi with Patrick Lee Lucas as Mike/Legionnaire and Cricket Brown as the Debator.
“Superb … a highly entertaining, deeply informative, and ultimately hopeful examination of the document that impacts every single one of us, every single day of our lives.” –Chicago Sun Times
DISCLAIMER: What the Constitution Means to Me features personal stories and experiences from the playwright, Heidi Schreck, which are intertwined with broader political themes. These themes include gender-based domestic violence, reproductive rights, and systemic inequalities. It is recommended for ages 14 and up.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME - LEXINGTON
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 5-7
WHERE: Downtown Library, Farrish Theatre 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
DETAILS:
Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 at 7:30 pm
$18 Adults and $10 students
Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 pm * Pay What You Will Performance
Post Show Workshop $25 ( includes ticket, workshop, and snack)
TICKETS :www.voicesampd.org
Please inquire at vanessaweig@voicesampd.org for a group rate.
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 12-14
WHERE: Pearl Theatre, Keen Johnson Building, 453 University Drive, Richmond KY, 40475 EKU Campus
DETAILS:
Thursday, September 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 14 at 2:00 pm
Adults: $15
Non EKU students : $10
EKU students are free but you must have a ticket.
There will be a post-performance workshop on Saturday, April 14.
Please email vanessaweig@voicesampd.org to register.
*ASL-interpreted performances provided by Ghostlight Artistic Interpreting on Friday, September 13.
TICKETS: :www.ekucenter.com
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