What the Constitution Means to Me – Pioneer Productions
Pioneer Productions is thrilled to announce the final encore performance of their production of Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.” Following a sold-out run of the show in downtown Morristown earlier this year, and two previous encore weekends (at the Stanley Center in Chatham and at the Morris Museum in Morristown), the original cast and production team are coming together for a final encore performance at the Amp in Dover, NJ.
This performance is being presented in partnership with Morris Arts on October 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
“Morris Arts is thrilled to kick off our fall performance season at The Amp by partnering with Pioneer Productions for a final encore performance of What the Constitution Means to Me,” said Cyndall Bryce, Community Engagement Director for Morris Arts. “We believe this acclaimed production will help introduce The Amp to the region as a performing arts destination and showcase how the venue can accommodate high-quality theatrical experiences and meaningful community conversations.”
Located in the heart of downtown Dover, The Amp is a newly redeveloped multidisciplinary arts center housed in a transformed commercial property at 10 North Warren Street. Led by West Morris Capital, the 11,000-square-foot facility features a black box theater, gallery space, classrooms, artist studios, and a ceramics center. The project is supported in part by a New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) A.R.T. Phase II grant.
What the Constitution Means to Me won the Obie Award for Best New American Play and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play. The play was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The production is directed by Pioneer Productions’ Artistic Director, Dan Vissers, and features veteran Pioneer actor Miriam Salerno as Heidi, whose performance has recently earned her a 2026 NJACT Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (the award will be announced in October). The cast also includes Ben Weisman as the Legionnaire and Ashlee Vissers as the Debater.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Amp, 10 North Warren Street
Tickets and info: https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org/tickets
*Spanish captioning will be available via the smartphone at LiveVoice
About the play: Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play, What the Constitution Means to Me, breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Don’t miss the chance to experience the play that The New York Times called “an act of civic engagement.”
About Pioneer Productions: Pioneer Productions was incorporated in 2003 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company by founding members Dan Vissers, Shanna Levine-Phelps, and Jon Mantes. The Company’s mission is to share our collective human story through live theatrical performance by producing shows that are relevant to our time and inspire audiences to attend live theater. For more information about Pioneer Productions, visit: https://www.pioneerproductionscompany.org.
About Morris Arts: Founded in 1973, Morris Arts is the nonprofit arts organization serving Morris County, New Jersey. Its mission is to engage and build community through the arts by providing arts education programs, supporting local artists and arts organizations, and presenting cultural experiences that enrich residents’ lives throughout the region. Through performances, exhibitions, public art initiatives, creative placemaking projects, and arts-in-education programs, Morris Arts works to ensure that the arts are accessible to all while contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of Morris County. As a leader in fostering creative communities, Morris Arts partners with municipalities, schools, businesses, and community organizations to bring the transformative power of the arts to people of all ages and backgrounds.