What the Constitution Means to Me
by Zach Theatre
Aug. 07 - Sep. 16
Since its premiere in 2019, this Pulitzer Prize finalist has captivated the theatrical world, revitalizing our Constitution into a living, breathing document and reimagining its impact on future generations of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. Now, the Obie Award winner recalls her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women in her own family and the founding document that dictated their rights and citizenship.
Directed by Jenny Lavery
ZACH Theatre is currently seeking talented actors of all ethnicities for our upcoming production of What the Constitution Means to Me. Actors local to the Austin, Texas area are particularly encouraged to submit. In-person auditions will be held in Austin on September 16th, 2024 and we will be accepting video submissions as first-round auditions until September 17th, 2024. In-person callbacks will be held in Austin September 26th, 2024.
Book by Heidi Schreck
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals begin March 25th, 2025. Performances begin April 16th, 2025 and close May 11th, 2025 Planned six to seven shows per week: Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm and some Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
We are seeking actors of all ethnicities, ages and gender identities, equity and non-equity; all actors will be considered for all roles.
Please prepare a side from this link: https://shorturl.at/5Rzps
Please use this link to sign up for a local audition slot: https://shorturl.at/uOjQL
Please submit your video, headshot, and resume via the following link: https://shorturl.at/mqnLX
Submission Deadline: September 17th, 2024 6:00pm CST
ROLES TO BE CAST:
Heidi Understudy- Female Identifying, mid 40s. Based on Heidi Schreck; a former debate champion who traveled the country in her teens giving speeches about the Constitution at American legion halls for prize money. Engaging, dynamic, smart, passionate, and witty. Alternates from adulthood to her 15 year old self throughout the play.
Legionnaire/ Mike- Male Identifying, mid 40s.Heidi’s friend; first appears as an assertive American Legionnaire monitoring the speech and debate, and a stickler for the rules/law. He later turns into Heidi’s ally and assistant, reflective and genuine.
Debater- female identifying or non-binary. To play a 13-18 year old high school debater who debates the merits of the Constitution with Heidi. Ideal candidates will have onstage experience in speech and debate and theatre, and be comfortable with and willing to improvise within the confines of the show.
NOTE: We will be casting two actors to play the role of Debater. Each would have their own performances.
We are also looking for Non-AEA understudies for each role in this production.
