Get the Tea on What the Constitution Means to Me at LNT
LOST NATION THEATER’S 2026 SEASON CONCLUDES WITH “WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME”
"BRILLIANTLY CRAFTED, HARROWING, FUNNY and HUMANE. A MASTERFUL ACT OF STORYTELLING"
- New York Magazine.
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“We All Belong in the Preamble.”
That’s one of Heidi Schrek’s rallying cries in her acclaimed, timely, and award-winning play What the Constitution Means to Me, presented by Lost Naton Theater for two weekends only: Wednesdays-Sundays, October 1–October 11 at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
photo courtesy of John Lazenby
Playwright Heidi Schreck's boundary-breaking and intergenerational play – inspired by her own life-story, breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
15-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions. In this hilarious and hopeful play, she resurrects her teenage self, tracing the relationship between four generations of her family and the founding document that shaped their lives. It offers a uniquely human look at our civic roots and celebrates the enduring spirit of democracy. With wit and heartfelt storytelling, the play encourages us to look at what we might need to do better.
"Brilliant and Audaciously Funny." - Deadline
“Heidi Schreck's fiercely urgent and soul-restoring What the Constitution Means to Me keeps uncannily in step with the times.” – The Observer
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Jennifer Sassaman directs the show for LNT and wants us all to ask “what is our role in America’s ongoing story.” She admits she first connected with the play because it felt like “a suit of armor – something to put on to do battle with the forces that harm women, something that names the truths our country often hides.” Sassaman also says:
“What I love about this extraordinary play is that it pairs these hard truths with humor, joy, and genuine hope. The play is often laugh?out?loud funny, and that levity becomes a kind of buoyancy, allowing audiences to face the difficult moments without being overwhelmed. The humor doesn’t erase the pain; it makes the journey bearable, human, and surprisingly uplifting.
Lost Nation Theater brings together an expert creative ensemble from across Vermont to join Sassaman.
Kianna Bromley (director of LNT’s Into the Woods) takes on the role of Heidi. Onstage with her is noted musical director & actor Michael Halloran; and our student debater Josephine Taylor (making her LNT debut). Creating the world they inhabit are designers John Paul Devlin (set), Cora Fauser (costumes), Charlotte Seelig (lighting) and Andrew Vachon (sound). Bailey Johnston stage manages, and all are supported by LNT Artistic Directors Kim Bent and Kathleen Keenan.
Kianna Bromley shares:
"Playing Heidi in What the Constitution Means to Me is an honor of a lifetime. She is brilliant and she crafted a piece of theater that serves a very real purpose in our society. I am a more educated citizen just for having had the opportunity to learn these lines and do the research associated with its content. I connect deeply with her humor, her anger, and her ability to understand the hard realities of human nature while never doubting that we can rise above them."
photo courtesy of John Lazenby
Founding Artistic Director Kim Bent exclaimed after the first read-through: “I am So Glad we are doing this show!”
The play explores themes of constitutional rights, gender equality, and the personal impact of historical documents on contemporary life. It also offers audiences chances to participate: laugh, boo, hiss, applaud and choose who wins the debate!
“I want people to see this show not only to enjoy our acting or designs, but to engage in meaningful conversation and activate our very real power as people. Please come. Please vote. Please fight for our democracy. Thank you." – Kianna
“Shattering, galvanizing and very funny.” – The Guardian
Among its honors, What the Constitution Means to Me earned an Obie Award, the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, Tony Award nominations, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Join Us! Wednesday-Sundays, October 1–October 11, 2026, Montpelier City Hall Arts Center
Don’t forget – not only is LNT air-conditioned, but the elevator in Montpelier City Hall is once again fully functional!
Tickets range from $15-45 (depending on type and day).
Curtain is 7:30pm Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sundays, plus a 2pm Sat Matinee October 10.
And don’t miss the pre-show party: Friday Oct 2 (included with your ticket price) celebrating Opening Weekend.
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You can also reach LNT by phone: 802-229-0492. email: info@lostnationtheater.org
photo courtesy of John Lazenby
Sponsored by the City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, Eternity The Point-FM
Lost Nation Theater: “One of the Best Regional Theaters in America”- NYC Drama League