2025 Season Main Series

What the Constitution Means to Me

October 3, 2025 — October 26, 2025

Written by Heidi Schreck

Directed by Katie Chidester

FREE for Members

Best American Play - NY Drama Critics' Circle WINNER
Pulitzer Prize for Drama FINALIST

“ Something every citizen must see. ”
Time Out New York

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Tickets go on sale to the public on August 22, 2025, or….

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Executive Producer

Louise & Steven Koch
Rachelle Menaker & Eddie Schuller
Linda & Tod White

Associate Producer

Laurie Smits Staude

Executive Season Producer

Bette & Wylie Aitken

Associate Season Producer

The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar

On the Cripe Stage…

Heidi Schreck’s timely, hilarious, and deeply felt play breathes new life into our country’s most important document. Fifteen-year-old Heidi paid her college tuition by speaking in (and winning) debate competitions across the country. Now older, she resurrects her teenage self to tell the story of four generations of extraordinary women in her family whose lives were shaped by the Constitution. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Schreck’s boundary-breaking play reimagines our founding document and considers how it will shape the next generation of Americans.

“Best and most important new play of the season.”The New York Times

“Something every citizen must see.”Time Out New York

“Let me preface this review with a strong plea to every man, woman and mature teenager in the Los Angeles area to see this play. At a time when the Constitution is being assailed by those who have sworn an oath to defend it, this buoyant and often-stirring civics lesson is the theatrical curriculum Americans desperately need now.”Los Angeles Times

“One of the most exciting things I’ve ever seen….I left feeling more hope about the survival of democracy.”Tony Kushner

Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.

This show contains mentions of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and discussions of abortion and its stigmatization.

Special Events:

Community Spotlight
Pride Night
Wine Night

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Join us before and after the performance for a happy hour and get to know our community partners. Schedule is subject to change. Saturday, October 18, 2025 starting at 2:00PM.

2:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks. Be sure to meet our Community Partners!
3:00 PM - What the Constitution Means to Me begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
4:45 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and our Community Partner.
5:00 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
6:00 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.

PRIDE NIGHT

Join us for our Pride Night, where theater lovers who share an identity can connect over refreshments and conversation before enjoying a performance. Schedule is subject to change. Saturday, October 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM.

7:00 PM - Mingling in the Chance lobby over light bites and Happy Hour drinks.
8:00 PM - What the Constitution Means to Me begins! We can't wait for you to see this performance!
9:45 PM - Participate in a post-show conversation with the Cast and each other.
10:00 PM - Don't leave just yet! We have a second round of bites and drinks.
11:00 PM - Last call! The event comes to an end.

Find more information on Pride Nights HERE.

WINE NIGHT

Back by popular demand, Wine Night features a signature wine for the first 50 patrons in the door. Members and their guests receive priority access. Schedule is subject to change. Friday, October 17, 2025 starting at 7:00PM.

6:45 PM - Check-In Starts
7:00 PM - Wine Night starts. Enjoy free exclusive wines!
7:45 PM - Wine Night ends. Get prepared for the show!
8:00 PM - Show starts, feel free to bring in your cup!

Are you part of a Community Organization? Contact us at shinshin@chancetheater.com for information on special discounts and fundraising opportunities.