CASTING CALL

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schrek

Perseverance Theatre is officially accepting auditions for an upcoming production of What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Shrek, directed by Leslie Ishii. Those auditioning will receive sides from the show and will be asked to submit a self-taped video for consideration or sign up for an in-person audition at Perseverance Theatre. 

Juneau locals: If you require technical assistance or a space to capture your audition, please email casting@ptalaska.org to make a reservation for our Phoenix Black Box space.

Juneau Auditions

The deadline for video submissions is August 8th, 2025. Only non-union contracts available.

In-person auditions will be held on Saturday August 9th at Perseverance Theatre. Email casting@ptalaska.org to schedule a 20-minute audition slot.

Juneau Rehearsals: August 5th, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Juneau Performances: September 12, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Anchorage Auditions

The deadline for submissions is September 12th, 2025. Only non-union contracts available.

In-person auditions will be held on Saturday September 13th. Email casting@ptalaska.org to schedule a 20-minute audition slot.

Anchorage Rehearsals: October 7th, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Anchorage Performances: October 17, 2025 - October 26, 2025

Want to request audition sides? Have any questions? Please email casting@ptalaska.org.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: 

Growing up, Heidi Schreck spent her free time traveling across the United States and entering constitutional debate competitions to earn college tuition money. Now all grown up, Heidi takes a closer look at the document that defined so much of her coming-of-age: the Constitution of the United States. This award-winning play offers a profoundly personal look at our nation’s most debated document and how it could evolve to fit our modern times. Hilarious and hopeful, this play resurrects Heidi’s teenage self and connects four generations of women to the founding document that shaped their lives.

AUDITIONS:

Looking for non-union actors to play the role listed below. Those auditioning will be asked to submit a self-taped video of themselves with the sides from the show for consideration or sign up for an in-person audition. Actors should be comfortable with the sides and be ready to bring their own personal thought and interpretation to the role.

Note on Casting: We're looking to cast two high schoolers, preferably upperclassmen, that are confident performers and hopefully have some experience with debate. Non-binary, trans, and gender non-conforming actors regardless of the documented gender identity of the characters are always welcome to apply for the character they feel most comfortable identifying with. Please note that we cannot alter the pronouns of the characters in the script, so actors should be comfortable being referred to as the pronouns assigned to the character they are auditioning for. We encourage actors of any ethnic, racial, or cultural background to audition.

CHARACTER:

DEBATER

Female presenting or non-binary |Current and newly graduated high school students

An intelligent and passionate teenager who plays themselves during a debate in Act Two. We're looking for bold thinkers—a passionate teen ready to spar with ideas, fire up an audience, and dive into the heart of a powerful story. They should be comfortable with some structured improvisation within the show.