The Philadelphia Actor Bringing the U.S. Constitution to Life for Tourists
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The U.S. Constitution has been enormously divisive throughout history. But Cathy Simpson considers it an honor to tell its story because of its crucial role in building the country.
The U.S. Constitution has been at the forefront of Americans’ minds in recent weeks, as the Supreme Court delivered divisive rulings on guns and abortion, and the state of U.S. democracy continues to debated.
But the document has also long been an object of fascination for travelers to Philadelphia seeking to learn more about U.S. history. And it's something Philadelphia-based actor Cathy Simpson is honored to present to roughly 250,000 annual visitors to the National Constitution Center via Freedom Rising, a 17-minute theatrical production featuring a sole performer telling the story of the U.S. Constitution and how it's shaped the country's history.
The National Constitution Center is expected to see a surge in visitors over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which Simpson believes is an opportune time for Americans to learn about the critical document.
"I think we can be proud of it. We’ve had some victories and we’ve had some failures," said Simpson who politely says she prefers to be called an actor rather than an actress.
"But because of the victories, we can be proud of the Constitution and what it represents to this country
