What the Constitution Means to Me

What the Constitution Means to Me at The Jenny Boyd Theatre

Playwright Heidi Schreck turns a teenage debating competition into a civic arena where ideas clash and the audience joins the conversation. The Clarence Brown Theatre Company stages What the Constitution Means to Me at The Jenny Boyd Theatre in Knoxville on Thursday, April 8, 2027, at 7:30 PM. This Tony-nominated Broadway hit blends storytelling, history, humor and live debate, offering you a chance to witness a theatrical event that feels thrillingly alive.

Schreck revisits the speech competitions where she once earned college tuition by debating the U.S. Constitution. The appeal lies in watching someone explore what those teenage arguments meant then and what rights and citizenship mean now. Director Tarah Flanaghan leads the production, supported by scenic designer Melena Scott and a full artistic team committed to bringing this deeply personal work to life.

This show rewards you for thinking while you watch. Invite someone who appreciates a vigorous conversation about ideas, or a friend who values theater that challenges and moves. The production contains strong language and discussions of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and gender-based violence, so choose your companion with that context in mind. For the right pair, this becomes an evening that sparks reflection and discussion long after you leave.

Give yourself a reason to engage with a civic debate framed as theater. Explore ticket options for What the Constitution Means to Me and reserve a seat for an evening that invites you into the conversation.