What the Constitution Means to ME

By Heidi Schreck

Directed by Rhiannyn McCauley

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility… hmm, are you sure? What the Constitution Means to Me is a boundary-breaking play blending personal memoir with constitutional analysis. Heidi Schreck needed money for college. To raise funds for tuition she became a Constitutional debater, tackling complex issues and critically examining the Constitution’s impact on women, specifically the four generations of women in her own family. She connected it to themes of domestic violence, immigration, and civil rights. The script explores how this foundational document both fails and protects individuals, ultimately questioning how it can evolve for future generations.
Content rating: Mature due to topics such as sex trafficking, rape, sexual assault, mental health disorders and abortion.

Produced by Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre at Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, 117 W. Maple St., Beaver Dam

Performances: November 6-15, 2026

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

8/13/2026
8/14/2026

Auditions will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm on August 13 and 14.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This show is traditionally done with 3 performers; to increase opportunities and ease pressure when it comes to illnesses and other emergency absences, we will be having 2 casts (Cast A and Cast B). For performances, casts will rotate night to night, while the non-performing cast will be on call as swings. Each cast will perform 3 shows total.

Character Breakdown

A note on Dual Casting- Traditionally, this show is done with only three actors. However, to increase opportunity and create an understudy system, we will be casting 2 people in each role. Cast A and Cast B will rotate rehearsals and shows, and act as understudies for each other when needed.

Heidi Schreck- The playwright and lead. Must be comfortable memorizing long pieces of text. High energy, ability to balance comedic storytelling with raw, down-to-earth emotion. Mid 40s.

NOTE: Actresses auditioning for Heidi MUST memorize BOTH Heidi monologues for their auditions. Ability to memorize text is one of the main things we are looking for.

Legionnaire- Kind but stoic. Represents a real man from Heidi’s life, and was chosen for the original show to act as a safe, supportive, male energy for Heidi throughout the piece.

NOTE: There are two choices for featured monologue in this play. Actors should choose ONE of the two monologues that they feel most connected for their audition. Memorization is not required, but will be highly favored.

Debater- A real teenager. This is an interesting character because she’s not a character at all. Instead, the actors in this role will be playing themselves.. Highly intelligent, fiery, and passionate about debate, they will go toe to toe with Heidi onstage for a live (scripted) debate, then take part in a short, unscripted, Q&A.

NOTE: Pick ONE of the provided Debater monologues. Memorization is not required, but will be highly favored.

Please register online @ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ow8CYLPtm0m10wQUBUfK_YCnPHWK7g-2dIhOAoiIAmE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.nnhm1d4qw3s3