• Aug 27, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
  • Marin Theatre
Boyer Theatre

The White Chip

By Sean Daniels

Success seems to come easily to Steven McAlister. Charismatic and constantly in motion, he’s built a life that looks enviable from the outside — complete with a dream job at a prestigious theatre. But from his very first drink at 12, it’s clear he has been lying to himself for years. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this “recovery comedy” unfolds from Steven’s own disarmingly candid and charmingly funny perspective. Named for the tokens given in Alcoholics Anonymous to mark the beginning of sobriety, The White Chip follows Steven as he barrels through the highs, lows, and spectacular missteps of addiction, telling a story about the courage to start over, one day at a time. Marin Theatre Artistic Director Lance Gardner helms this production.


This play is recommended for ages 13 and up. 

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

SAT 8/29 • 4:00 PM
Conversation with Artistic Director Lance Gardner and a guest expert (TBA).
Book Passage, Corte Madera

MON 8/31 • 6:30 PM
Conversation with members of The White Chip  design team (TBA).
Mill Valley Library

SUN 9/6 • 4:00 PM
Post-Show Talkback with Cast
Marin Theatre

SUN 9/13 • 4:00 PM
Post-Show Talkback with Cast
Marin Theatre

THURS 9/17  • 12:00 PM 
Pre-show presentation with members of The White Chip creative team.
Open-Captioned Performance
Marin Theatre Lobby

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACH

Lobby Art Exhibition: We are featuring the work of four local artists in recovery, celebrating creativity, resilience, and healing.

Anyone in recovery with a chip of any color is welcome to attend The White Chip as our guest.

Option 1: Present your recovery chip at the Marin Theatre Box Office any time up to one hour before the performance. You may provide your full name—or remain anonymous—and you will receive one complimentary ticket, subject to availability.
Option 2: Request a complimentary ticket in advance by completing our Google Form. Your ticket will be emailed to you before the performance. Click here to access our Google Form.


CREATIVE TEAM
Writer Sean Daniels
Director Lance Gardner
Scenic Designer Christopher Fitzer
Costume Designer Callie Floor
Lighting Designer Spense Matubang
Sound Designer George Psarras

CAST
STEVEN Benjamin Clark*
#1 Lyndsy Kail*
#2 Danny Scheie*

STAGE MANAGEMENT
Stage Manager Cameron Turner*
Assistant Stage Manager Morgan Bright

*Member of the Actors' Equity Association, which is a labor union that represents both professional actors and stage managers across the United States.

Date Performance Times
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