What the Constitution Means to Me

BLUEBARN THEATRE Presents:

What The Constitution Means To Me

By Heidi Schreck

September 25 – October 12, 2025

Featuring Katie Becker Colón

Directed by Susan Clement

Back by popular demand-freedom’s still in session!

What the Constitution Means to Me is a powerful and witty play about belonging and identity. It explores how the U.S. Constitution has shaped—and sometimes failed—four generations of women in her family. Using humor and personal stories, Schreck reveals how the Constitution often leaves out women, immigrants, and marginalized groups, making belonging uncertain. It challenges audiences to rethink who truly belongs in America and invites us all to help rewrite the rules so everyone has a place at the table.

Cast:

Heidi: Katie Becker Colón, Legionnaire: Jon Hickerson, Debater: Anna Conway, Kiley Melean

Creatives:

Stage Manager: Nic Jansen, Original Scenic Designer: Lisa TenHulzen , Lighting Designer: Bill Kirby Sound Designer: Bill Kirby, Props Designer: Amy Reiner, Original Costume Designer: Jocelyn Reed, Debater Designer: Denise Ervin, Sound Board Op: Mindy Cotner, Scenic Artist: Craig Lee, Master Carpenter: Shane Staiger

Performances & Tickets

September 25th – October 12th, 2025

Thurs-Sat @ 7:30pm | Wed Oct 8th @ 7:30pm | Sun Sep 28th @ 6:00pm | Sun Oct 5th @ 2:00pm & 6:00pm | Sun Oct 12th @ 2:00pm |

ASL Performance: Fri Oct 3rd @ 7:30pm

Audio Description Services: Sept 28 & Oct 5 @ 6:00pm

General Admission ($45), Educator | Healthcare | Military ($40), BLUCREW ($30) purchase tickets here or by calling the box office Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm @ 402-345-1576

No Refunds Available.

What the Constitution Means to Me is generously sponsored by: James & Susan Tracy Charitable Foundation, Sara Foxley, Chris & Ron Blumkin, Susan Koenig

Engagement Events

Afterwords: Post-Show Chat with Cast & Creatives

Friday, September 26 | Directly following the show

Location: BLUEBARN Theatre

Moderator: Carrie Nath

“Polarized…Divisive…Implicitly biased…Chaotic” - these are just some of the words currently swirling around in this political climate. Join Producing Artistic Director, Susan Clement, and Katie Becker-Colon, along with other creatives to discuss reprising this production. How was this approach different? Or, was it? Does the story resonate differently when the Constitution is not only in question, but under fire?

Afterwords: What Does the Constitution Mean for Us?

Saturday, October 4 | Directly following the show

Location: BLUEBARN Theatre

Moderator: Carrie Nath

“Is it protecting us, or, is it the source of our problems?” Should we, “Throw out the Constitution, or, throw out the men that abuse it?” What the Constitution Means to Me brings up more questions than answers. Join these civic leaders as they break down the current political climate and work together to provide ways we can all move forward to preserve and protect rights for ALL. Ways we can BE BOLD. Because we all really do BELONG…

Senator Megan Hunt, Nebraska State Legislature

Mindy Rush Chipman, Executive Director, Nebraska ACLU

Meg Mikolajczyk, Esq. Nebraska Table Executive Director, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

Professor Paul McGreal, Constitutional Law at Creighton University School of Law

WHERE BOLD MINDS BELONG: Uniting Organizations for Change

Saturday October 4 | TIME : 6:45pm

Location: BLUEBARN Lobby

Description: What can I DO? How can I HELP? Where do I go to be IN THE KNOW? Representatives from the post-show panel will be in the lobby with the latest ways to make your presence, your thoughts, your ideas - your passion – present in the most disruptively positive ways. The Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, ACLU, Constitutional Law Professor Paul McGreal, and Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt will be available in the lobby to fuel your fire and focus your intention.

BOOKS IN THE BLUE

Constitutional Conundrum

Book selection curated by Shelly Mutum of Next Chapter Books and Carrie Nath at BLUEBARN

The Next Chapter

Location: BLUEBARN Lobby

It is a conundrum. What powers lie in The Constitution? What lies have been created in our current climate utilizing this document to disenfranchise the American people and the laws we hold dear? From a graphic novel of the Faultlines to the most current American Covenant this tome holds, grab a book and get ready to arm your intelligence with fuel for the next fire.

Payment accepted: Venmo

ART IN THE BLUE
How to USA
Curated by Josh Brown
Location: BLUEBARN Lobby

Featuring Visual Work by Alex Jochim, Mary Mancuso, Rachel Mindrup, Drejon “Jill” Parrott, Ilaamen Pelshaw, Jonathan Seevers, and April Vendetta

What the Constitution Means to Me asks “Who is all of this for?” How to USA attempts to answer that question by featuring images of people living in America and work that looks critically at the American project. This show celebrates the splendor of American diversity and the high cost many have paid to be a part of the story of this nation.

Pre-show Art Chat with Curator Josh Brown & Artists Rachel Mindrup and Jonathan Seevers
Sunday October 5 | 5:20pm before the 6:00pm show

How to USA is open 45 minutes prior to every scheduled performance of What the Constitution Means to Me and during box office hours (10am-4pm, M-F) throughout the run. All art proceeds go directly to participating artists.

ART IN THE BLUE is Sponsored by Jeff & Danielle Gordman