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Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 1w, 2m
Sean Daniels
Steven is keeping it all together – until it all falls apart. Told with humor and compassion, The White Chip is about living with addiction and coming alive through recovery.
Nominee: 2024 Drama League Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play
Despite spending more time drunk than sober, Steven McAlister has managed to graduate from college, create an extremely successful theater group, get married, and thrive in a dream job at one of the most prestigious regional theaters in the United States. Sure, it’s gratifying to go to an AA meeting where they reward you with a white chip just for showing up, but does he really have a problem? Even with an ailing father, a marriage on the rocks and his professional life careening out of control, Steven has constructed a careful balancing act that keeps it all together – until it all falls apart. Told with humor, honesty and compassion, The White Chip is about living with addiction and coming alive through recovery.
The White Chip premiered at Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, Massachusetts in January 2016. Directed by Sheryl Kaller, the production featured Jeffrey Binder, Isabel Keating and Benjamin Evett. The play then premiered in New York City at 59E59 Theater in 2019. Directed by Sheryl Kaller, the production featured Joe Tapper, Finnerty Steeves and Genesis Oliver.
The White Chip premiered off-Broadway at MCC Theater in 2024, produced by Annaleigh Ashford. Directed by Sheryl Kaller, the production featured Joe Tapper, Crystal Dickinson and Jason Tam.
STEVEN – Thirties, any race, male#1 – Any age, any race, female, is helping Steven to tell the story and also plays all the women in the piece#2 – Any age, any race, male, is helping Steven to tell the story and also plays all the men in the piece
Various locations. The present.
”A one-act about recovery with wit and charm.“ – New York Magazine
“A delicate equilibrium between laugh-out-loud comedy and gasp-inducing tragedy… plays save lives in all kinds of ways. I would bet that The White Chip has, and will.“ – The New York Times
”This unique dramatic concoction is likely to leave you shaken and stirred with plenty of laughter and sobs. This show may very well save lives.” – Talkin‘ Broadway
The White Chip – Southwark Playhouse Rehearsals
The White Chip – Interview with Playwright Sean Daniels