The Prophet Arrived: Heidi Schreck

December 10, 2018May 2, 2019 Victoria Myers 4799 Views constitution, Heidi Schreck

Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me is an extraordinary, singular work of genius. It’s electrified the New York theatre, and speaks to the past, present, and future all at once. Heidi Schreck is The Interval’s first-ever Person of the Year. We speak with her, for the second time, about writing and performing What the Constitution Means to Me.

Interviews

Heidi Schreck on What the Constitution Means to Me (meaning her, and maybe you too)

September 11, 2018December 16, 2018 Victoria Myers 5583 Views Heidi Schreck

The Constitution—which is very in or very out right now depending on how you look at it—is the subject of What the Constitution Means to Me a new play written and starring Heidi Schreck. More specifically, the show examines the Fourteenth Amendment (arguably the most important amendment) and its effect on generations of women in Heidi’s family—and on herself. We speak with Heidi about developing the piece, her thoughts on theatrical autofiction, the challenges of writing about violence against women and abortion, and more.

Featurettes

The Task of Resurrecting Historic Plays by Women

April 28, 2016October 16, 2016 Victoria Myers 3600 Views Anne Kauffman, chisa hutchinson, cusi cram, Heidi Schreck, history, sarah ruhl

We profile History Matters/Back to the Future, an organization that advocates for historic plays by women to be included in college curriculum. We also ask readers what plays by women influenced them.