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In this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck!  Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman.Links:Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in.  Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear how Micky Dolenz of The Monkees recent recordings are exploring new ground, and how he celebrates being part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960s. Also: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Hear how Micky Dolenz of The Monkees recent recordings are exploring new ground, and how he celebrates being part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960s. Also: Invisible Theatre's production of "What the Constitution Means to Me"; and how Adiba Nelson's new children's book is a love letter to those seeking representation and a connection to spirituality.

Maria Dizzia was last seen in the Broadway Revival of Macbeth and starred in the national tour of Heidi Schreck's acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me. Other Theatre: If I Forget, The Layover, Belleville (2013 Drama Desk Nomination), Uncle Vanya, In the Next Room (2010 Tony Award nomination); Eurydice and many more. She made her directorial debut with the Amios Theater Company production of The Loneliest Number (2018 NY Innovative Theater nomination) and most recently directed Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition at the Connelly Theater. In 2019 she starred in the Academy Award winning short The Neighbors' Window directed by Marshall Curry for which she also earned the Best Actress Award at the Short Shorts Festival. Maria portrayed Polly on three seasons of Orange is the New Black and had recurring roles on The Staircase, The First Lady, The Undoing, 13 Reasons Why, Horace and Pete, Louie, Emergence, Red Oaks and Royal Pains. Other select television and film credits include: The Good Nurse, Christine, Life and Beth, The Outside Story, The Deuce, The Newsroom, Prodigal Son, While We're Young, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Margin Call, The Good Wife, Master of None, Elementary, Fringe, Law & Order and Law & Order Criminal Intent. She can currently be seen in Paramount+'s series School Spirits, the independent films My Old Ass & Christmas Eve in Miller's Point as well as recurring on Agatha: Coven of Chaos and Before with Billy Crystal and Judith Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breast cancer insights with Brittani Boehlke-Fiecke, survivor stories, poetry on identity, and a look at Theatre B's "What the Constitution Means to Me."

In 2019, a new play opened in New York called "What the Constitution Means to Me," and it was a hit, now it's coming to Boise contemporary theater.

Interview with What the Constitution Means To Me Actress Genny Wilson & Director Kevin O'Rourke @ Hobgoblin Playhouse Oct 3 - 26

Guest host Kevin Douglas joins to talk ‘Rocky,' talking ‘Henry' with Max Shulman plus weekly Top 10 Colorado Headliners   In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca are joined by Kevin Douglas, executive director at Two Cent Lion Theatre Company. Kevin is the perfect guest for our main topic this week: Why The Rocky Horror Show continues to be so popular after 50 years. Two Cent Lion's production is now up at the People's Building in Arvada.   Later in the episode, Alex catches up with University of Colorado-Colorado Springs theatre professor Max Shulman. Max adapted and is directing the Theatreworks production of Shakespeare's Henry – a mashup of Henry IV, Parts 1&2 and Henry V. And as usual we run through our Top 10 Colorado Headliners, which this week include:   Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Sept. 25-Nov. 3 I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, Kilstrom Theatre, Denver Center, Oct. 4-Nov. 3 Stockade, Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Previews Sept. 26-27, Sept. 28-Oct. 13.  October Surprise, OpenStage, Fort Collins, Sept. 28-Oct. 12 It's A Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood, Bug Theatre, Denver, Sept. 28 -The Book of Will, Merely Players, Durango, Sept. 27-Oct. 6 -What the Constitution Means to Me, Thunder River, Carbondale, Sept. 12-29 -Everybody, CSU Studio Theatre, Fort Collins, Sept. 27-Oct. 6 -Stealing Starlight, Cypherbird Projects at Trident Books, Boulder, Sept. 29   Chapters: 01:42-The Rocky Horror Show Opening Weekend 02:33-Recent Theater Productions Reviewed 06:51-The Impact of The Rocky Horror Show 17:33-Exploring the Cultural Significance of Rocky Horror 22:58-The Role of Audience Participation in Theater 30:14-The Queer Representation in Rocky Horror 34:01-Personal Connections to Rocky Horror 37:40-Upcoming Colorado Headliners 46:24-Interview with Professor Max Shulman

Still Talking, with the cast of What the Constitution Means to Me: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415

What the Constitution Means to Me: Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she embodies her teenage self in order to trace the founding document's profound impact on not just her own life, but the past four generations of women in her family, starting with the first to set foot in America: a mail-order bride. Issue Box Theatre September 20th at 7:30pm September 21st at 2:30pm University of Toledo Law Center 1825 W Rocket Dr, Toledo, OH 43606 Tickets are available at www.issueboxtheatre.org Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415

Director Matt Hawkins and actor Stacy Stoltz talks about Ensemble Theatre Company‘s production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck.  The post What the Constitution Means to Me appeared first on Elizabeth Appraisals.

Plus, catching up with Rocky Mountain Rep's Michael Querio and our weekly Colorado Headliners   In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca look back on the first six months of the year. We call out some of the best productions on stage in Colorado as picked by the OSC Review Crew. Later in the podcast, we review this week's Colorado Headliners – our Top 10 upcoming shows of note.   Also in this episode, an interview with Michael Querio, long-time artistic director at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake. This summer, RMRT is doing Kinky Boots, Come From Away, The Music Man and I Left My Heart.   Colorado Headliners this week:   1. Once Upon a Mattress at the Arts Hub Lafayette - through July 21 2. Grounded - BETC with Anne Penner - through July 21 at the Dairy 3. Chicago - Merely Players in Durango - through Aug. 3 4. Emperor of the Moon - ENT Center/Theatreworks through Aug. 4  5. Twelfth Night - Telluride town park stage through July 28 6. The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody (Tour) - Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver Center Performing Arts Complex, from July 17-August 11 7. Broadway Rave - the Fox Theatre in  Boulder on July 19 8. The Vagina Monologues - Theatre Company of Lafayette/Arapaho Center from July 19-July 28.  9. Colonizing America – An evening of standup with TJ. The Bug Theatre, Denver, on July 20 10.  Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words - July 21 at the Center for Musical Arts in Lafayette.   The best shows on stage in Colorado so far in 2024 (in alphabetical order)   237 Virginia Ave. – Local Theater Company Art - Aurora Fox Cheyanne - Control Group & Cipriano Ortega Clink Clink - 2 Cent Lion Cost of Living - Phamaly Theatre/Curious Crazy For You - Candlelight Emma – DCPA Theatre Company Impossible Things - Catamounts Jukebox for the Algonquin: Miners Alley Misery – Miners Alley Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Arvada Center Othello – ENT Center Othello 2024 – Firehouse Theater Proof - Springs Ensemble Theatre School of Rock - Veritas Productions at PACE Sweeney Todd - StageDoor The Bluebird - Theatre Artibus  The Glass Menagerie - Vintage Theatre The Lightning Thief - Aurora Fox Truth Be Told - Curious Theatre  Urinetown - Town Hall Arts Center What the Constitution Means to Me - BETC 

Katie checks in with commercial producer, Eric Cornell (Co-Producer: Oklahoma!, To Kill a Mockingbird, What the Constitution Means to Me, Head Over Heels, Hello Dolly! First National Tour; Executive Producer: Anastasia, Rocky; Upcoming: Anne of Green Gables).

The vibrant cultural scene of Downtown Harrisburg is set to be enriched as the curtains rise for the acclaimed play "What the Constitution Means to Me" starting Saturday, and continuing its run until June 1st at the Open Stage. This Tony-nominated and Pulitzer Prize finalist production promises to captivate audiences with its witty, timely, and deeply personal exploration of our nation's founding document. At the heart of the play lies the intertwined narratives of playwright and performer Heidi Schreck, whose own journey through Constitutional debate competitions as a fifteen-year-old forms the bedrock of this insightful production. Portrayed by Karen Ruch in a performance that promises to be both humorous and poignant, Schreck's journey traverses the landscape of American history, connecting four generations of women to the enduring principles enshrined in the Constitution. Under the creative guidance of Stuart Landon, the producing artistic director, "What the Constitution Means to Me" emerges as a testament to the enduring relevance of the Constitution in shaping individual lives and the collective ethos of a nation. With evening performances scheduled at 7:30pm on select dates from May 11th to June 1st, alongside matinee shows at 2:00pm on May 12th and 19th, audiences have ample opportunity to engage with this transformative theatrical experience. Moreover, special events such as the Opening Night & Reception on Saturday, May 11th, and an ASL Interpreted Performance on Sunday, May 26th at 6:00pm, ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all theater enthusiasts. For those seeking a blend of entertainment and enlightenment, "What the Constitution Means to Me" promises to be an unmissable cultural event, offering a fresh perspective on the document that continues to shape the American narrative.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey! Holy heck! It's "H"! This week, Justin and Erika dive face first into theatre nerdom (what's new)! Justin talks about one his favorite and one of the greatest contemporary jewish playwrights right now, Erika digs deep into one of the most important season two figures yet, and Erika and Justin pitch each other one-person show ideas! A helluva episode! HEAR it is (get it? "HEAR" instead of "HERE"? Cause its like a podcast- nevermind).SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's play, Community Garden, through his publisher, Playscripts. Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content!Links to our playwrights:Joshua Harmon's ConcordHeidi Schreck's ConcordWhat the Constitution Means to Me streaming on Amazon PrimeIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

Tony Award-nominated actress Jennifer Westfeldt stars in Heidi Schreck's play "What the Constitution Means to Me" at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

Heidi Schreck's groundbreaking play "What the Constitution Means to Me" is currently playing at Capital Repertory Theatre, starring the incredibly talented Kim Stauffer. Kim joins us to discuss the process of rehearsing and performing such a powerful play that affects the audience in so many varying ways.

On this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain with the star of What the Constitution Means to Me, Beth Lacke, who plays Heidi Schreck, and the play's director, Helen Young. The relevance of this show in today's world could not be more powerful. Beth talks about her background and how she handles having to […]

WAM Theatre and Berkshire Theatre Group are presenting the regional premier of Heidi Schreck's “What the Constitution Means to Me” at the Berkshire Theatre Group's Unicorn Theatre, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts May 18 through June 3. Directed by WAM Co-Founding Artistic Director Kristen van Ginhoven, “What the Constitution Means to Me” stars two-time Tony Award Nominee Kate Baldwin.

Today fellow theatre critic Maren Swenson joins me to talk about the shows we saw in April here in Utah including high school, community and semi-professional theatre troops Follow Maren on instagram https://www.instagram.com/marenswensen/ Check out Utah Theater Lovers on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/486045324903630 For all the theatre content https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7wz447AgL4xaY8weySmk6h0fBsEZbX_r Check out all my theater reviews at https://rachelsreviewstheatre.com Get your #animationjunkie merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?ref_id=8581 For all of my interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXrD_GPfFY&list=PL7wz447AgL4zCpbwD6finm99UJtugYhnb Please support my content on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies Listen to Hallmarkies Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288 Follow Rachel's Reviews on Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rachels-reviews/id1278536301?mt=2 Follow my blog at https://rachelsreviews.net Follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews/ Find the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies You can find the rest of the interviews at rotoscopers.com Follow me on twitter twitter.com/rachel_reviews Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of the year! Theaters are announcing their upcoming seasons and wrangling their subscribers to renew. We discuss the four plays on tap for Forward Theater's 2023-24 season, and share the process of curating a season that brings joy to ourselves and our audiences.  Our 23-24 season: The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle Clyde's by Lynn Nottage The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck More info: https://forwardtheater.com/show/the-2023-24-season

After some time off, Lynn & Carl speak with the Producer, Director & Star of Max & Louie's "What the Constitution Means to Me" (Stellie Siteman, Nancy Bell & Michelle Hand)opening next week at the Marcelle Theatre - https://maxandlouie.com/ Then they discuss new releases: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Tetris, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, With Dave Letterman & a preview of Murder Mystery 2. Plus Lynn had a flash pulmonary edema.

[01:50] Return to Civility[02:29] Interview with Michelle HandPlaywright Heidi Schreck's highly impactful and timely memoir, What the Constitution Means to Me, winner of Best American play, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, opens Max & Louie Productions upcoming 2023 theatrical season, running at The Marcelle Theatre, April 6-23rd in Saint Louis, Missouri. Michelle Hand* (Heidi) recent stage appearances include Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Sugar in Tiny, Beautiful Things at Max & Louie Productions (St. Louis Theater Circle Award Nomination), and Mrs. Bennett in Pride and Prejudice at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis (St. Louis Theater Circle Award Nomination). She is the co-founder of the Orange Girls Theater Company, appeared in the Off-Broadway premiere of Day of the Dog, and has collaborated in over 40 productions in St. Louis.What the Constitution Means to Me will run at the Marcelle Theatre, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103 April 6- April 23, 2023. Tickets are now on sale at maxandlouie.com or by phone at Metrotix (314) 534-1111. Free secure parking. [25:30] More on Saint Louis In Tune[28:40] Heidi Schreck conversation with PBS on "WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME"[34:45] Word for the Day[36:15] Social Discourse and John O. McGinnis Article, How Institutions Crumble[47:30] What day is today and Funny StuffThis is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#maxlouieprod #constitution #KranzbergArts #theatre #heidischreck

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. At 60 years young, Pioneer Theatre Company is one of Utah's finest arts institutions and one that continues to innovate. Their mission is to bring audiences the finest in-person entertainment possible. Artistic Director Karen Azenberg shares more. KAREN AZENBERG: At Pioneer Theatre Company we provide entertainment that explores the breadth of human experience, making our audiences feel seen, allowed to dream, to laugh, to cry, and to have a deeper appreciation for the world around them. Each season, we present seven productions including big, splashy musicals fresh from Broadway; classic dramas and comedies; and thought-provoking world and regional premieres. Like our upcoming Utah premieres, Heidi Schreck's Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama, What the Constitution Means to Me and the seven-time Tony nominated musical, The Prom. This past fall, Pioneer Theatre Company had the distinction of becoming the first (and only) Utah-based theatre company to produce the out-of-town tryout for, a Broadway musical, Shucked opens in New York this April. Like many performing arts organizations across the globe we face many challenges as we continue to emerge from the global pandemic, however, we remain committed to bringing Utah audiences the finest in-person entertainment possible. DEREK MILLER: Pioneer Theatre Company is Utah's gateway to nationally recognized Broadway talent and productions you won't see anywhere else in the state. See what magic is in store this season, visit the Pioneer Theatre Company website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: March 3, 2023

In the second of Amicus' Summer Series of interviews that step out of the day to day of jurisprudence to look at justice and the Supreme Court through a wide-angle lens, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by actor and playwright Heidi Shreck. Shreck created and starred in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award - nominated “What the Constitution Means to Me” and is a fierce advocate for abortion rights. Together, they try to locate the spot at the intersection of politics, law, culture, media and art that might provide a space to adequately describe the impacts of the Dobbs decision. And that is where they find the galvanizing forces and creative feats of imagination that have served previous generations in the fight for equal rights, and that will fuel the fight to come.  Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second of Amicus' Summer Series of interviews that step out of the day to day of jurisprudence to look at justice and the Supreme Court through a wide-angle lens, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by actor and playwright Heidi Shreck. Shreck created and starred in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award - nominated “What the Constitution Means to Me” and is a fierce advocate for abortion rights. Together, they try to locate the spot at the intersection of politics, law, culture, media and art that might provide a space to adequately describe the impacts of the Dobbs decision. And that is where they find the galvanizing forces and creative feats of imagination that have served previous generations in the fight for equal rights, and that will fuel the fight to come.  Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Rachel Sussman about her various creative identities, specifically through the producing lens. Rachel shares her experience of what led her to choose this particular path within the arts, the history and creation of the new musical about women's suffrage called “Suffs,” and why she co-founded The Business of Broadway.  She talks about her guiding 3 P's, clarifies what producing is and can be, and shares wonderful tools & resources specifically (but not exclusively!) for those interested in producing.   About Rachel: Rachel Sussman (she/her) is a Tony Award-nominated producer, educator, and entrepreneur committed to cultivating collaborative theatrical work built on trust and transparency. A producer with Plate Spinner Productions, she is also a co-founder of The MITTEN Lab, an emerging theatre artist residency program in her native state of Michigan and The Business of Broadway, an educational initiative to democratize knowledge about the commercial theatre industry. Broadway and national tour: Co-producer on Heidi Schreck's Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award-nominated play, What the Constitution Means to Me. Other producing credits include the Obie Award-winning production of The Woodsman (New World Stages/59E59), Saturday Night Seder (Story Course), The Peculiar Patriot (Audible Theater at The Minetta Lane), and Eh Dah? Questions for My Father (Next Door at NYTW). In development: Suffs by Shaina Taub, now premiering at The Public Theater. A past Women's Project Lab Time Warner Foundation Fellow, Rachel was the recipient of the 2018-2019 Prince Fellowship in Creative Producing. She is a graduate of the Commercial Theater Institute and a University Honors Scholar alumna of NYU Tisch. She is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's School of the Arts and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Rachel's IG: @rachsuss Rachel's website: www.rachel-sussman.com The Buisness of Broadway: www.thebusinessofbroadway.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

“The Constitution is a living document. That is what is so beautiful about it. It is a living, warm-blooded, steamy document. It is not a patchwork quilt. It is hot and sweaty. It is a crucible. … A pot in which you put many different ingredients and boil them together until they transform into something else. Something that is sometimes magic. So you see, our Constitution is like a witch's cauldron.”And the constitution, like our Bible, needs to contextual understanding which is why we are re-releasing this episode from October 2020 with the incredible Rev. Dr. Amy Butler#TwoOnOneProject #TwoOnOne #AreYouStillWatching #whattheconstitutionmeanstome #broadway #constitutionbroadway #theater #broadway# AmyButler #church #faith #progressivechristians #Jesus #Constitution # roe #standwithpp #plannedparenthood #keepabortionlegal #womenrights #hope #love #faith #church #god #mentalhealthExclusive Deal for Our Deuces! Make ordinary time EXTRAORDINARY with the exclusive code TWOONONE15 for 15% off your stole order!Support the show

In this week's episode of No Script, Jackson and Jacob discuss a semi-autobiographical play (or, more like, theatre event!) that has swept the nation in its half decade of life. What the Constitution Means to Me is a highly comedic, educational, political, deeply personal look at the American Constitution and its evolving relationship to women. Listen in! ------------------------------ Please consider supporting us on Patreon. For as low as $1/month, you can help to ensure the No Script Podcast can continue.  https://www.patreon.com/noscriptpodcast  ----------------------------- We want to keep the conversation going! Have you read this play? Have you seen it? Comment and tell us your favorite themes, characters, plot points, etc. Did we get something wrong? Let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Find us on social media at:  Email: noscriptpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/No-Script-The-Podcast-1675491925872541/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noscriptpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/noscriptpodcast/ ------------------------------ Our theme song is “Upbeat Soda Pop” by Purple Planet Music. Credit as follows: Music: http://www.purple-planet.com ------------------------------ Thanks so much for listening! We'll see you next week.

The Constitution is like America's secular Bible, our sacred founding document. As the Supreme Court debates the future of Roe v. Wade, many of us are looking more closely at the Constitution, trying to discern how it protects us. In her play, "What the Constitution Means to Me," Heidi Schreck goes through her own process of discovering what the Constitution is really about: who wrote it, who it was for, who it protected and who it didn't. Through Heidi's personal story, we learn how both the document itself and the way it's been interpreted have affected generations of Americans — and how those effects are far from ended.

A decade ago, journalist and "American without papers" Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in a national magazine. Today he works with Hollywood and TV studios to humanise the immigrant story through pop culture. In this episode

Cassie Beck, Jocelyn Shek, and Emilyn Toffler join me to kick-off Season 7 and discuss their journey and time on the road with Heidi Shreck's “What the Constitutional Means to Me?” “Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. 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.” - constitutionbroadway.com  Cassie Beck takes on the role originated by playwright Heidi Shreck to tackle a number of trivial topics from Women's rights, immigration, domestic abuse, as well as the obvious topic of the Constitution.  Jocelyn Shek and Emilyn Toffler join the show as the young debaters who discuss and enlighten the audience on topics of oppression in the United States as well as LGBTQIA+ Representation in government.  In this episode, we discuss these important topics brought to light throughout audiences in the U.S., their audition journey to joining the Constitution tour, advice for those going into the world of theatre and entertainment, and so much more! If you want to keep up to date with all of their ventures during and after the tour closes… What The Constitution Means to Me: Instagram - @constitutionbwy Twitter - @constitutionbwy Facebook - What The Constitution Means to Me? Cassie Beck: Instagram - @cassiebeckster Twitter - @cassiebeckster Jocelyn Shek: Instagram - @jocelyn.shek Twitter - @jocelyn_shek TikTok - @dramaticvalleygirl Emilyn Toffler: Instagram - @emilyn_toffler Thank you so much for listening and your support to make Season 7 possible! Check out my socials: Instagram - @_RealTalk_Pod Twitter - @_RealTalk_Pod TikTok - @realtalkpodcast  Website - realtalkmasonbray.com Facebook - Real Talk with Mason Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With our democracy in crisis, a play arrives exploring one of our founding documents. "What the Constitution Means to Me" is funny and entertaining but also takes you places you never thought you'd go. We hear from the playwright.

Katie checks in with actor (Lysistrata Jones and Spring Awakening on Broadway, Marvel's Iron Fist and The Bold and The Beautiful), composer/writer (A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet), producer (What the Constitution Means to Me and How I Learned to Drive - upcoming- on Broadway), and co-creator, director, and star of Indoor Boys, Alex Wyse.

In light of the recent wave of book bannings taking place across The United of States, The Stacks is spending all week talking with people who are impacted by the bannings, ranging from students to educators, authors, and more, to help us think about what is at stake and what we can do. On today's episode we talk with the director of the Warren County - Vicksburg Public Library, Katrina Stokes about curating a collection and the process of banning a book in public libraries. Then we talk with Thursday Williams, an actor from the Broadway play What the Constitution Means to Me, and a current college student, about what's at stake for young people and the things we aren't taught in school. We also hear from authors Hanif Abdurraquib and Tessa Miller about their favorite banned books.You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2022/02/07/banned-books-day-1Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonThe Stacks Book Club selection for February is I Live a Life Like Yours by Jan Grue, we will discuss the book on February 23rd with Tessa Miller.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adele’s got a new album (:45). Britney Spears is calling people out (5:35). Tayshia and Zac broke up (8:30). But so did Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes (11:55). Taylor got a number one (18:00). And Kim K got a new boyfriend (19:20). For Love It or Hate It (23:35), Matt saw King Richard and Shelby appreciated a recommendation for What the Constitution Means to Me.

"Let the healing begin in the theater!" -CBLisa speaks with actress Cassie Beck who is currently starring in Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me which is the first straight play to return to the road. Cassie shares her new practice of truly trusting the process, navigating fear of criticism, her relationship with perfection and treating her performances like a meditation.  BioActress Cassie Beck plays series regular Courtney Thacker on the newly released series reboot of I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER for Amazon Prime. Her Broadway credits include the recent revival of THE ROSE TATTOO, original cast member of THE HUMANS , PICNIC and THE NORMAN CONQUESTS. She has developed, created and performed premiere leading roles at Playwrights Horizons, Manhattan Theatre Club, Atlantic Theatre, Roundabout and has guest starred on TV in  POSE for FX, HBO's HIGH MAINTENANCE, CBS's ELEMENTARY, and CHICAGO MED on NBC. During the pandemic, she recurred on NBC/Peacock's original sitcom “Connecting” and opposite Mark Wahlberg in this Fall's feature film JOE BELL. She is currently on tour ​​with Heidi Schreck's Award winning play “What the Constitution Means to Me”.

Featured ContentIn this episode, Chris, AJ, and Stacey talk about teachers' desire to still perform some job functions from home vs having to return completely to the way things were.Other topics included:More lunch protocolsChris has another students teacherKevin Carroll called in to weigh in on the topic as well.What We're Listening ToChris - Throughline - The Shadows of the Constitution (2020) - The Constitution is like America's secular bible, our sacred founding document. In her play, What the Constitution Means to Me, Heidi Schreck goes through a process of discovering what the document is really about – who wrote it, who it was for, who it protected and who it didn't. Through Heidi's personal story, we learn how the Constitution and how it has been interpreted have affected not just her family but generations of Americans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oliver Butler is a director and theatermaker. He recently directed the Broadway Premiere of What the Constitution Means to Me (Nominations for the Tony Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Drama League Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Drama Desk Award; Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama) and can be seen on Amazon Prime, West Coast Premiere of Will Eno's Thom Pain (based on nothing) starring Rainn Wilson at The Geffen Playhouse, Thom Pain (based on nothing) starring Michael C. Hall at the Signature Theatre Company, and The Amateurs by Jordan Harrison at The Vineyard, as well as many others. He is a co-founder and co-artistic director of The Debate Society with whom he has directed 10 premieres in 15 years including The Light Years (Playwrights Horizons), Jacuzzi (Ars Nova), and Blood Play (Bushwick Starr). He is a Sundance Institute Fellow and a Bill Foeller Fellow (Williamstown).In this episode we talk about the lessons he learned from hiking the Appalachian trail for 30 days, how hiking mirrors the creative process, the process of making plays with The Debate Society, accessing intuitive ideas, trail magic, TikTok, and possibilities. Creative Resources Mentioned:Breath of the Wild - ZeldaJoe Sacco - Footnotes in Gaza and Paying the LandQueens Liberation ProjectThe People's BodegaConnect with Oliver:thedebatesociety.org@oliverbutlertik tok: oliverbutler0

Anne Marie chats with comedian, actor and TEDx Talk presenter Erik Escobar. They compare notes on the 1980's, she having lived it from the inside and he having admired the decade from the outside. Can a millennial teach a baby boomer something new about the decade of decadence? Eric has appeared on Fox's I Can See Your Voice, BuzzFeed, NBC's Last Comic Standing (Season 7) and the feature VHYes alongside Tim Robbins and Thomas Lennon. As a standup comedian he has performed throughout the United States. Erik's TEDx Talk, Creating a More Fulfilling Lifestyle through Humor, can be found here: https://bit.ly/37jKdWk Episode NotesErik EscobarYouTube Chanel: http://bit.ly/3u2B26k Instagram: https://bit.ly/37mcXh7TEDx Talk, Creating a More Fulfilling Lifestyle Through Humor: https://bit.ly/37jKdWk Also Mentioned in the EpisodeBack to the FutureAnthony JeselnikCable TelevisionMTVPunchlineWhat the Constitution Means to MeHistory of Film TechnologySupport Armchair Historians:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistoriansKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/belgiumrabbitproductionsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/armchairhistorians)

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theplaywrights/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplaywrights/support

Tony-nominated playwright and actress Heidi Schreck discusses what inspired her hit-broadway show, "What the Constitution Means to Me," with CBS News national correspondent Jerica Duncan. Now available to stream on Amazon Prime VIdeo, Schreck details how the lives of three generations of women in her family was shaped by the Constitution. She tells Duncan the impact the show has had on her and audience members. Schreck shares notes the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave her after seeing the show and asking for the script. She says part of the proceeds from the film will be donated to the Broadway Cares COVID Relief Fund and to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Voting Rights 2020 initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks with Broadway producer, Catherine Markowitz, about using informational interviews to help with a career change, advocating for yourself in a new workplace, and the state of Broadway and New York theater in the time of COVID-19. Catherine has always been passionate about theatre. After working in nonprofits for almost ten years, she decided to transition in 2018 to a full-time career in producing. Producing credits include: What the Constitution Means to Me (Broadway and National Tour), Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Off-Broadway), The Birds and the BS with Jordan Roth (Web series), World Refugee Day for Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (Off-Broadway). Catherine is a graduate of the CTI Fourteen-Week Program and the O'Neill Summer Workshop. She currently lives on the Upper West Side with her husband, daughter, and dog. For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.

You know how the constitution has a preamble? "We the people of the United States ..."? Okay, before you go see the play "What the Constitution Means to Me" (and you definitely need to go see this play) - you should probably imagine a preamble to the play … not a disclaimer exactly, just an explanation for what you're about to see. 

I met Alex Wyse 3 or 4 years ago after an event and we became quick friends. Aside from being hilarious, he has such a wealth of experience and the perspective he's gained from all the work he's done is so informative and, I think, helpful for anyone who's trying to figure out how to navigate a career in entertainment. He's worked on and off-broadway, in television, film, as a producer and most recently he and his writing partner, Wesley Taylor, released the third season of their award winning web series INDOOR BOYS. I thought this would be a perfect time to sit down and reflect with Alex on where he's at. He was pretty insistent with me that this not be a rundown of his resume, which I was thrilled to hear. I wasn't quite sure where the conversation would take us, but we found ourselves talking about self-worth, the definition of success, creating your own path, mothers and sons, and much much more. Wether you know Alex or not, I think you're really going to come to appreciate what's he's got to share. On television, Wyse has appeared in multiple roles since 2010 including Bored to Death, Switched at Birth, The Bold and the Beautiful, Marvel's Iron Fist, and Masters of Sex. On film, he appeared opposite America Ferrera in X/Y. With Wesley Taylor, he co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in the web series Indoor Boys. To date, it has been nominated for eighteen Indie Series Awards and won six, including Best Web Series – Comedy, Best Writing – Comedy, and Best Lead Actor – Comedy for Wyse. In theater, he performed in various regional productions before making his Broadway debut in Lysistrata Jones, which ran at the Walter Kerr Theatre from 2011 to 2012. Also on Broadway, he played schoolboy Georg Zirschnitz in the Deaf West Theatre's production of Spring Awakening, and in 2018, he joined the musical Waitress, as Ogie. Off-Broadway, he has been seen in Lysistrata Jones, Triassic Parq, Bare, and Ride the Cyclone. In 2013–2014, he toured with the national company of Wicked, playing the role of Boq. And in 2015, he appeared opposite Evan Rachel Wood and Rumer Willis in For the Record: Dear John Hughes in Los Angeles. He also co-produced the Broadway transfer of Heidi Schreck's play What the Constitution Means to Me, which opened at the Helen Hayes Theater on March 31, 2019. The Come Up is a podcast that holds space for honest conversations about the reality of being a growing artist in the entertainment industry today. The myth of "making it" tells us that our happiness and fulfillment is dependent on a specific outcome when the truth is that there is no moment of arrival - the journey is never ending. This podcast will serve as an archive of individual perspectives and a source of inspiration for anyone navigating their own creative path. It's an opportunity to reflect on where we've been, where we're at, and where we're going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Billions to Broadway, Brian talks to writer, actress and Broadway star Heidi Schreck.  Her play, What the Constitution Means to Me, was a finalist or the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for writing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Hauck is a Tony award winning scenic designer who has worked on shows like Hadestown and What the Constitution Means to Me. We talk about her creative process, the magic of theater, and how to find inspiration in everyday life. 

Journalist Waleed Aly joins Christiane Amanpour from Melbourne, Australia, to discuss the impact the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand had on Australian politics. Writer and actor Heidi Schreck talks about her hit Broadway play, "What the Constitution Means to Me." Our Alicia Menendez talks to The New Yorker journalist Ben Taub about his latest work on the realities of life inside Guantanamo Bay.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this week's episode, Jamie, Jennifer, and Rob sit down with Tony Award-winning choreographer, Warren Carlyle. Warren talks about his incredible career including his current show Kiss Me, Kate. Before that, we chat about MCC's Miscast, drawing boundaries, and What the Constitution Means to Me. And a bit later, Rob gives some history on your favorite choreographers.   This week's music: Eva Noblezada sings “Go The Distance” from “Hercules,” “Yes” from Liza with a Z, Kelli O'Hara singing “So In Love” from Kiss Me Kate, the “Overture” from On The Twentieth Century (New Cast Recording), and Fred Astaire singing “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails,” from the film Top Hat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “What The Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck, at Berkeley Rep through June 17, 2018. Berkeley Rep website The post Review: What The Constitution Means to Me, at Berkeley Rep appeared first on KPFA.