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BIO

Heidi Schreck is a writer and performer living in Brooklyn. Her play Grand Concourse was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and winner of the Stacey Mindich Lilly Award. Other plays, including Creature, There Are No More Big Secrets and The Consultant, have been produced by Berkeley Rep, Long Wharf, Page73, Seattle Public Theatre, New Georges, Rattlestick, and more. Heidi has commissions from Atlantic Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, and South Coast Repertory and has been a writing fellow with the Clare Tow Foundation, Soho Rep and Sundance Theatre Lab. Heidi's television writing includes "I Love Dick," "Billions" and "Nurse Jackie." She is developing a TV series with Amazon based on Patricia Lockwood's Priestdaddy. As an actor: Berkeley Rep, Roundabout, MTC, Playwrights Horizons, Shakespeare in the Park, Clubbed Thumb, Two-Headed Calf, "Nurse Jackie," "Billions," "Law & Order: SVU," "The Good Wife." Winner of two Obies, a Drama Desk, and the Theatre World Award.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project/South Coast Rep Production, 2011
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Mary
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2009
Performer

Writing

Playwright

Additional Credits

The Comedy of Errors [Shakespeare in the Park]
The Public Theater, 2013
Luciana

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Best American Play

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me


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Obie Awards - 2019 - Best New American Play

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me

The Pulitzer Prize - 2019 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Play

Heidi Schreck, What the Constitution Means to Me


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Performance

Heidi Schreck, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance

Heidi Schreck, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Heidi Schreck, Drum Of The Waves Of Horikawa

News

Lost Nation Theater Will Close Season with WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2026

Heidi Schreck’s award-winning What the Constitution Means To Me, the OBIE-Award-Winning play based on a true story, is the final show of Lost Nation Theater’s 2026 Season.
Cabaret Roundup: August 17-23 – Simple Plan, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Unite 36 Playwrights With Flynn Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

The Flynn Center for Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have commissioned 36 women+ playwrights to write short plays examining American democracy for a global performance initiative.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2026- Mark Ballas Returns to CHICAGO and More
by - Jul 22, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lynn Nottage, Sarah Ruhl, Heidi Schreck & More Join WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a new commissioning initiative that will bring together more than 35 women+ playwrights from around the world.
UIS Performing Arts Center to Launch New Studio Theatre Season With Sensory-Friendly and Family Series
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

UIS Performing Arts Center announced a new Studio Theatre season featuring a Play Date Series for young children, a Date Night Series, sensory-friendly performances, and a Ground Floor Production exploring the U.S. Constitution.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME to Return to Torrance's George Nakano Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation will present an encore engagement of What the Constitution Means to Me at the George Nakano Theatre, reuniting the original cast from last season's sold-out run.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Studio Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announced its 26/27 Steve Woolf Studio Series, featuring three productions at the Emerson Studio, as part of the company's 60th Anniversary Diamond Season.
BroadwayWorld Gets a Makeover — Plus a $6B Theater Deal in the Works
by Alex Freeman - Jun 29, 2026

This week's newsletter is a big one for BroadwayWorld — we've launched a fully redesigned website and new On Demand TV apps, bringing our content to over 700 million televisions worldwide. On Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending is on track to become the longest-running show in Belasco Theatre history, while the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards crowned Jake James and Samia Posadas as its top performers at the Minskoff.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 23, 2026- Go Inside the Jimmy Awards and More
by - Jun 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Leadership Shakeups Across the Country + Heidi Schreck Honored
by Alex Freeman - Jun 22, 2026

This week's newsletter is packed with leadership news, as theaters across the country — from San Francisco's Magic Theatre to Manhattan Theatre Club to the Cape Playhouse — announced new appointments and restructured their teams. We've also got honors for Heidi Schreck and Cate Blanchett, plus a reminder that the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards stream live from the Minskoff Theatre tonight!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2026- & JULIET Welcomes New Star Chrissy Metz and More
by - Jun 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Heidi Schreck Receives Theater Masters' Standing Ovation Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026

Playwright and actor Heidi Schreck, best known for What the Constitution Means to Me, received Theater Masters' Standing Ovation Award at a ceremony in New York City, with speakers including playwright Annie Baker.
Theater Masters Honors Playwright Heidi Schreck With Standing Ovation Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

Theater Masters presented playwright Heidi Schreck with its Standing Ovation Award, recognizing her contributions to American theatre, including WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, which earned two Tony nominations and a Pulitzer Prize finalist nod.
Kate Baldwin To Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At CT Stage Co's
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 6, 2026

Connecticut Stage Company will close its third season with WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, starring Tony nominees Kate Baldwin and A.J. Shively, at New Canaan Library in New Canaan, CT. Free tickets are required in advance.
Photos: Brooks Ashmanskas, Andrew McCarthy, and More in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026

Performances have begun for the limited 15-week engagement of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos here!
HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.
Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, and More Will Lead ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR  HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. 
Theatrical Outfit Announces 50th Anniversary Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

Theatrical Outfit has announced their 50th Anniversary Season with 5 mainstage productions of classics and modern works, 4 new plays, 3 special anniversary events, 2 productions with new and returning community partners and 1 brand new commission.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Heidi Schreck been in?

Heidi Schreck has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Heidi Schreck been in?

Heidi Schreck has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Heidi Schreck been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Best Play (Tony Awards) for What the Constitution Means to Me, Performance (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation and Performance (Obie Awards) for Drum Of The Waves Of Horikawa.

What awards has Heidi Schreck won?

Heidi Schreck has won the following awards: **New York Drama Critics Circle Awards** – Best American Play for What the Constitution Means to Me **Obie Awards** – Best New American Play for What the Constitution Means to Me and Performance for Circle Mirror Transformation **Theatre World Awards** – Performance for Circle Mirror Transformation

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