What the Constitution Means to Me

What the Constitution Means to Me at The Jenny Boyd Theatre

Heidi Schreck once debated the U.S. Constitution to earn college tuition. Now she revisits those teenage speech competitions and turns the stage into a civic arena where ideas clash and audience members become part of the conversation. The Clarence Brown Theatre Company stages What the Constitution Means to Me at The Jenny Boyd Theatre in Knoxville on Wednesday, April 7, 2027, at 7:30 PM. If you've ever argued about rights, citizenship or what the Constitution protects—or fails to protect—this Tony-nominated show gives you a reason to spend an evening watching those arguments unfold.

Schreck blends storytelling, history and humor with live debate. The production brings constitutional questions into focus through personal experience, combining humor with a close look at the rights that shape people's lives. Rather than a lecture or a monologue, you get a theatrical event that shifts between past and present, between teenage recitation and adult reckoning.

Bring someone who enjoys a good argument or who wonders what the Constitution means in practice, not just on paper. Director Tarah Flanaghan leads a production that treats the audience as participants, not bystanders. Choosing the show together gives you something specific to discuss afterward and a reason to put theater on your calendar.

Let your curiosity about civic debate and personal storytelling make the decision. Explore ticket options for What the Constitution Means to Me in Knoxville and plan an evening at The Jenny Boyd Theatre.