Discover the transformative possibilities of documentary theater and step into America’s complex history with American Scoreboard: How Did We Get Here?, a dynamic two-day workshop led by Christopher Burney and Fran Kirmser culminates in this evening showing on Monday, May 19th 2025. Through the exploration of historic transcripts and documents, participants will uncover the legacy of the nation—bringing pivotal moments, influential voices, and untold stories to life on stage. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to craft compelling narratives, shape authentic character voices, and construct dramatic scenes rooted in history. The workshop culminating in this collaborative staged reading, showcasing the power of documentary theater to illuminate the past and provoke meaningful dialogue about the present

Previously, American Scoreboard ran as a series from 2016 through 2020 presenting one-hour verbatim readings of Senate and Congressional transcripts correlating with news headlines without intentional slant or interpretation. The readings were FREE and open to the public on an ongoing basis and were performed across the country. Conceived and produced by Fran Kirmser, and created and produced by Chris Burney, the series brought together actors from theater, television and film to encourage all citizens of every background and political persuasion to actively engage in and listen to the language of our leaders.