Dates: Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16. 

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Location: The Arts Asylum 

Fee: $80/participant (includes enrollment in the three-week course, along with a hard copy of What the Constitution Means to Me and a pocket Constitution to keep)

Course Outline: 

Civic Engagement through Theatre presents -What the Constitution Means to Me: A Journey through the 14th Amendment

• Week 1: Setting the Stage
  We’ll begin with introductions and a conversation about what brings us to this course—and what we hope to take away. Participants will receive a copy of the script and a pocket Constitution, along with a set of guiding questions to reflect on while watching What the Constitution Means to Me live capture. After the viewing, we’ll share initial impressions and assign topics for deeper thought throughout the week.

• Week 2: Behind the Play
  This week features an in-depth discussion of the play’s key legal themes, including a dramaturgical presentation by Ashton that connects specific moments in the script to foundational constitutional principles and pivotal case law. We’ll also touch on current events influenced by the 14th Amendment and set up the framework for our final session’s focus on action and engagement.

• Week 3: From Law to Life
  In our final session, we’ll examine how the 14th Amendment continues to shape today’s legal and political landscape—especially in areas like reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and protections for survivors of domestic violence. We'll highlight local organizations and advocacy opportunities so participants leave the course not only more informed, but also equipped to make a difference in the Kansas City community.