Harlequin Productions presents constitution-themed play, contest for high schoolers

Harlequin Productions (HQP) will be putting on performances of Heidi Schreck’s play, What the Constitution Means to Me, and offering a constitution-based competition for high schoolers.  

The play explores what the U.S. Constitution means to each of us and will be on stage from October 18 through November 3. The contest runs until September 30 at 5 p.m. 

Contest 

During the play’s dates, HQP plans to host a reception for students, parents, and teachers taking part in the competition.  Thurston County High School students are invited to participate in HQP's Constitution contest, inspired by Schreck’s play. 

All entrees will be adjudicated by a team of Harlequin board members and local teachers.  There will be a cash prize for the first, second, and third-place winners. 

Relevant questions may be emailed to constitution@harlequinproductions.org. 

Contenders must follow the contest specifications: 

• Written entries may be 5-paragraph essays, dialogues, etc; 750 words or less. 

• Written entries must be in “pdf” format. 

• Video or audio entries (monologues, dialogues, interviews, etc.) may be up to 5 minutes in length. 

• Video must be in “mp4” or “mov” format. 

• Audio must be in “mp3” or “wav” format. 

• Make certain your entry includes your name(s), your school's name, and permission for us to publish your entry on our website. 

• Solo or team entries are welcome!  Be creative!  Have fun! 

• Possible topics could include, but not be limited to: Is the Constitution still relevant in 2024?   What amendment(s) should be added to the Constitution?  What amendments should be changed? Should we throw out the Constitution and start over?  What is missing from the Constitution or Bill of Rights? 

• Graduates from 2024 are welcome to apply, even though the contest will run through October 18-November 3, 2024.