What The Constitution Means to Me

The play compellingly explores the protagonist's journey through her present self and her fifteen-year-old self, who passionately debated the Constitution in 1989 for college scholarship money. The imagery of influential men and a World War II veteran on stage highlights the authority of the judges. Key themes include the Ninth Amendment, termed the "penumbra" of the Constitution, and a deep dive into the Fourteenth Amendment regarding citizenship rights. The work confronts vital issues like sexual assault, domestic abuse, and immigration, incorporating personal stories from the protagonist’s family, including her own abortion experience and her grandmother Bette’s painful history.The play concludes with a thought-provoking debate on whether the U.S. Constitution should be replaced, with the audience acting as jurors and one member delivering the final verdict, enhancing the impact of each performance.