#heidischreck

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What The Constitution Means To Me Official Trailer | Prime Video

[brothermarc7theatre]

“What the Constitution Means to Me” show #813

A document held sacred by many in this country is at the center of Heidi Schreck’s illuminating play, What the Constitution Means to Me. Much like the document to which the title refers, this play will transcend time and always be an applicable text, commenting on this nation’s adoption and interpretation of the Constitution and its subsequent amendments. Led by a charismatic, grounded Maria Dizzia, this play will not necessarily change the way you already think about the law of the American land, but will certainly convict and entertain your views as ones which should always be challenged, justified, and up for discussion.

(Maria Dizzia; Photo credit: Joan Marcus)

Ms. Dizzia’s command of the monologues, timing of the jokes, and comfort-ability in the pauses make her performance one that is purely outstanding. Her knack for never making the script sound like rehearsed words, but rather a re-telling and opinionated conversation that we, the audience, are invited to be part of, allows for Ms. Schreck’s script to receive this fully-realized dramatization with effective lines and affecting anecdotes. Ms. Schreck’s fluidity between playwrights’ form for the near-solo show gives Ms. Dizzia allowance to make the text her own, to bring personal light to what appears to be a very specific message from Ms. Schreck’s experiences.

(Maria Dizzia-sitting, Mike Ivseon-standing; Photo credit: Joan Marcus)

In addition to Ms. Dizzia, Mike Iveson brings character and vulnerability to the Mark Taper Forum stage. Starting out as the moderator for the character of 15 year-old Heidi to impress with amendment and Constitutional knowledge, Mr. Iveson delivers a comically commanding power over the audience, not one of intimidation, but one of curious politeness. Then, Mr. Iveson reveals a more emotionally drawn performer who has a background which has shaped who he is today. His monologue about an encounter with a buff, bald man in a bar is a stirring talk about how one can accept the other whether they understand the person or not. The Saturday evening performance I attended brought Jocelyn Shek to the stage as the high school debate adversary opposite Ms. Dizzia. Ms. Shek’s composure, eloquence, and comic timing, shown in some academic jabs at Ms. Dizzia’s age and arguments, are well-received moments of precise performance.

(Jocelyn Shek and Maria Dizzia; Photo credit: Joan Marcus)

Oliver Butler’s direction is seen in its simplicity and highlighting of key phrases, arguments, and anecdotes. His understanding of Ms. Schreck’s voice and how a show like this needs to flow is widely apparent in the staging. What the Constitution Means to Me is a question most probably haven’t valued as one they should answer. Perhaps in today’s political climate, it’s become a question we’ve been asking more often than before. Whether you’re a Constitution enthusiast, purist, or abolitionist, Ms. Schreck’s play is worth your time. Thought-provoking theatre doesn’t come along as often as it should, so this is one to surely take advantage of.

[twotrey23]

#event tonight... #WhatTheConstitutionMeansToMe #LosAngeles @ctgla opening night. #MariaDizzia #HeidiSchreck #OliverButler #theater #theatre #stage #Broadway #play #Ahmanson #CTGLA #CenterTheatreGroup (at Mark Taper Forum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ciYnaJawE/?igshid=15t6fu7ejvzbm

[mldisarno]

What the Constitution Means to Me, the winner of best American play by Heidi Schreck, is definitely worth seeing if you have the chance. It was a wonderful night of theater and an amazing story. “The play is about fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck and how she earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. She recalls her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women in her own family and the founding document that dictated their rights and citizenship, The Cobstitution. This hilarious, hopeful and "achingly human" (Exeunt Magazine) exploration features Schreck alongside Mike Iveson, Rosdely Ciprian and Thursday Williams and is directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler.” The night I attended there was also a special talkback with Thursday Williams and Columbia alumni including Laurie Magid who was moderator, Producers Jon Bierman, Aaron Glick, Rachel Sussman and General Manager, Danielle Karliner. . . . #whattheconstitutionmeanstome #heidischreck #mikeiveson #rosdelyciprian #thursdaywilliams #oliverbutler #broadwayplay #broadway #helenhayestheatre #timessquare #nyc #nyc🗽#manhattan #nyclife #nyclifestyle #scenefromny #scenefromnyc #newyorker #newyorkcity #newyorkny #newyorkinstagram #citywhereilive #touristinmycity #citywhereilivein #thecitywhereilive #newyorkcitylife #newyorkcitypics #newyorkcityphotos #localtourist #nycmanofmanytalents (at Helen Hayes Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9pJ8cHE78/?igshid=118sei9dwhrzd

[streep-mulgrew-anderson]

#merylstreep with #heidischreck (at Helen Hayes Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJXtdJDTDI/?igshid=3d5gaess9rhn

[streep-mulgrew-anderson]

Metal posing with #benstiller #heidischreck #rosdelyciprian and #emmathompson backstage at the play ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ on Broadway. #merylstreep (at Helen Hayes Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJXNkpDUAC/?igshid=7hpswzq2yld6

[frontmezzjunkies]

#ConstitutionNYTW #frontmezzjunkies reviews: #WhatTheConstitutionMeansToMe @NYTW79 #HeidiSchreck #OliverButler http://frontmezzjunkies.com/2018/10/10/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/ 🎭 tw: frontmezzjunkie IG/tumblr/FB: @Frontmezzjunkies #OuterCriticsCircle (at New York Theatre Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9ZoP_gMjq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10jmednju5jj7

[frontmezzjunkies]

#ConstitutionNYTW on @show_score #frontmezzjunkies reviews: #WhatTheConstitutionMeansToMe @NYTW79 #HeidiSchreck #OliverButler http://frontmezzjunkies.com/2018/10/10/what-the-constitution-means-to-me/ 🎭 tw: frontmezzjunkie IG/tumblr/FB: @Frontmezzjunkies #OuterCriticsCircle (at New York Theatre Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoynTs3APMB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dyhsnw2b5nhu