Theater and democracy are both communal and participatory: we’re all in it together. Although we haven’t been able to gather under the Tent this election season, we’ve rounded up a selection of online theater performances to remind us that, in a government of, by, and for the people, we all have an important role to play.
1. What the Constitution Means to Me
Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play examines the founding document that has shaped our lives. The timely and invigorating play received two Tony Award nominations and tremendous applause during the Broadway run last year. You can now stream the show directly to your home for free with Amazon Prime.
2. It Can’t Happen Here
3. American Utopia
Available to stream for free on HBO Max. Watch the trailer here.
4. Shipwreck
(Ali also directed The Public’s gripping audio production of RICHARD II.)
5. Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy
Dunder Mifflin meets conspiracy theories in Sarah Gancher’s timely and darkly comical new play. The New York Times Critic Pick is available to stream for $20.20, with a live chat and watch along on Monday, November 2 at 7:30PM EST.