June 3 – June 28
Wednesday – Saturday at 7 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
Written by Heidi Schreck
Directed by Roy Steinberg
Tony Award Nominee – Best New Play
Obie Award Winner – Best New American Play
America at 250: A Year of Celebration in Cape May
In 2026, Cape May will join communities across the nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — honoring our shared history in one of America’s most historic seaside towns. As part of this milestone year, Cape May Stage will present a series of special events, performances, and community gatherings that reflect on our nation’s founding ideals and their meaning today.
This show is part of Cape May Stage’s celebration, honoring the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding through the power of live theater.
Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this electrifying and deeply personal play, she revisits that teenage self to explore how the U.S. Constitution has shaped her life — and how it continues to shape all of ours. Blending humor, history, and heartfelt storytelling, this Tony Award–nominated work invites audiences into a lively, thought-provoking conversation about rights, citizenship, and what the Constitution means today.
Special Show Dates:
- Wednesday, June 3: Preview Night with discounted tickets
- Thursday, June 4: Opening Night with Post-Show Party
- Friday, June 12: Best Value Night – All tickets available at the best value price of $35
- Friday, June 19: ASL Interpreted Performance
- Sunday, June 21: Pay-What-You-Wish Rush tickets – All available tickets on the day of the performance can be purchased at the box office for whatever price you wish to pay. Starts one hour before curtain, cash only.
Age Guide: 14+
Running Time: 90 minutes, No intermission.
Advisory: This production includes mature themes and strong language.
“Not just the best play on Broadway, but also the most important.”
~ The New York Times ~
Director’s notes for this show coming soon!
Roy Steinberg, Producing Artistic Director
Sponsor information coming soon!
If you would like more information about being a sponsor for this show, please contact marketing@capemaystage.org. Cape May Stage offers business sponsors at varying levels.
Producers for this show will be announced soon.
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Casting information coming soon.
“What the Constitution Means to Me” is written by Heidi Schreck.
Heidi Schreck is a writer and performer living in Brooklyn. Her critically-acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me played an extended, sold-out run on Broadway in 2019 and was nominated for two Tony Awards. A filmed version of the play premiered on Amazon Prime Video and was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, a PGA Award and DGA Award. What the Constitution Means to Me was named Best of the Year by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, Time Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, The New Yorker and more. Schreck’s other plays Grand Concourse, Creature and There Are No More Big Secrets have also been produced in NYC and all over the country. Most recently, she created a new translation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya for the Broadway production at Lincoln Center. Screenwriting credits include I Love Dick, Billions, Nurse Jackie and Dispatches from Elsewhere. She is the recipient of three Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Award, as well as the Horton Foote Playwriting Award and the Hull-Warriner Award from the Dramatists Guild. Schreck was awarded Smithsonian Magazine’s 2019 American Ingenuity Award for her work in the Performing Arts.
Press photos coming soon!
Digital program coming soon.
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