ANN ARBOR, MI (Oct. 5, 2023): Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce the Michigan Premiere of “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck. The New York Times heralded the hit play as “Not just the best play on Broadway, but also the most important.” 

Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned college money by competing in Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious and hopeful play, adult Heidi looks back at her younger self, her mother, and her grandmother, tracing the impact the Constitution had on all of their lives.

Directed by Briana O’Neal (“Splattered”), “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck features Emily Wilson-Tobin (“The Language Archive”), David Galido, and Skye Soleà. The production and design team includes scenic designer Paul Taylor (“Mlima’s Tale”), lighting designer Jeff Alder (“Splattered,” “Mlima’s Tale”), costume designer Genevieve Compton (“Splattered”), properties and sound designer Carla Milarch (“Splattered”), and stage manager Carolyn Pierce (“Splattered”).

Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a  subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers save on single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all six plays through  August 2024. 

Subscribers get easy exchanges, no per-ticket fees, a pass to our Michigan Playwright’s Festival, and our eNewsletter, keeping them up to date on future events at the theatre. If patrons prefer to pick and choose which productions they’d like to see and when they would like to see them, our popular Flex Pass offers six tickets to use for any show and any date.

Current COVID-19 Policy as of 7-23-2023

Theatre NOVA is known for its intimate space. Our priority is to keep our artists safe and healthy to ensure that we can stay open. Please be advised:

Theatre NOVA is located at 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Performances are on  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. General admission tickets for plays are $28. Theatre NOVA continues to make theatre accessible by offering pay-what-you-can tickets for those who need them. The general public may purchase tickets, memberships, flex passes, and subscriptions online at  www.TheatreNOVA.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person one hour before each performance. Seating in the theatre will begin 30 minutes before each performance. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 

“What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schreck

October 20-November 12, 2023

Fri., Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. Opening Night

Sat., Oct. 21, 8:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 26, 8:00 p.m. – audience masked 

Fri., Oct. 27, 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 28, 8:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 2, 8:00 p.m. – audience masked 

Fri., Nov. 3, 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 4, 8:00 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 5, 2:00 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 9, 8:00 p.m. – audience masked 

Fri., Nov. 10, 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 11, 8:00 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 12, 2:00 p.m.