What the Constitution Means to Me
a play by HEIDI SCHRECK
directed by OLIVER BUTLER
McGuire Proscenium Stage
An achingly human, hopeful new play
Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the U.S. In this hilarious, hopeful and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Schreck’s boundary-breaking show breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. The Guthrie is proud to be the first stop on the national tour of this timely and galvanizing work.
Ticket prices
Prices range from $15 to $80.
Pro tip: Preview performances start at $15 (September 30 – October 5). Hurry, these go quickly!
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All previews |
$58 |
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$28 |
$15 |
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Sun, Tues, Wed, Thu evenings; all weekday matinees |
$66 |
$56 |
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$36 |
$26 |
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Friday evenings; Sat & Sun matinees |
$73 |
$63 |
$53 |
$43 |
$33 |
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Saturday evenings and Opening Nights |
$80 |
$70 |
$60 |
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$40 |
Health and safety
To help keep the Guthrie as safe as possible for everyone in our community, all ticket holders must wear masks and show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 PCR test with a valid photo ID to attend a performance at the theater. Ticket holders under age 18 may provide a school photo ID or an official school document with the student’s name.
Content advisory
This production contains mature language and themes. Contact the Box Office for more information.
Run time
Approximately 100 minutes (no intermission)
Venue info
What the Constitution Means to Me will take place on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
What the Constitution Means to Me
McGuire Proscenium
Accessibility
*ASL Interpreted Performances
*Audio Described Performances
*Open Captioned Performances
Program and play guide
Want to dig deeper into this story? Download the play guide or a digital version of the program.
In the news
Review
“Courageous and raw, the whole thing is also trenchant and amusing, a heated, witty, educational, and exasperated exploration of a document and its interpreters—and the people affected by both. With laughs!”
Read the review from Minnesota Monthly.
Feature
"As we watch Heidi hold her 15-year-old self up to the Constitution, as well as her 44-year-old self up to the Constitution, she's re-examining and examining what she knows or thinks she knows. It's really an invitation for us to do the same."
Listen to Cassie Beck's interview on Minnesota Public Radio.
Feature
"I'm thrilled to be in your beautiful city," said Beck, who has never been to Minneapolis. "I think everybody has a role to play in equality and I hope people will come to the show open to that."
Read the full Star Tribune article here.
Artists
Cast
| Heidi | Cassie Beck |
| Legionnaire | Mike Iveson |
| Understudy for Mike Iveson | Gabriel Marin |
| Understudy for Cassie Beck | Jessica Savage |
| Performer | Jocelyn Shek |
| Performer | Emilyn Toffler |
Jocelyn Shek and Emilyn Toffler will alternate performances.
Creative
| Director | Oliver Butler |
| Scenic Designer | Rachel Hauck |
| Costume Designer | Michael Krass |
| Lighting Designer | Jen Schriever |
| Sound Designer | Sinan Refik Zafar |
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What the Constitution Means to Me
McGuire Proscenium