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.
Advisory Warning: Water-Based Haze, Strobe Lights
Note: To support our community members in recovery, our concessions counter will have a dry bar and there will be no alcohol on the premises.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
MON 8/31 • 6:30 PM
Conversation with Costume Designer Callie Floor and Lead Actor Benjamin Clark
Mill Valley Library
SUN 9/6 • 4:00 PM
Post-Show Talkback with Cast following the 2pm matinee.
Marin Theatre
SUN 9/13 • 1:00 PM
Meet the artists behind RE:COVERY, our lobby installation for The White Chip.
Marin Theatre
SUN 9/13 • 5:30 PM
"The Lost Weekend" Screening with Q&A moderated by Lance Gardner and Josh Costello
Lark Theatre, Larkspur
SUN 9/13 • 4:00 PM
Post-Show Talkback with Cast following the 2 PM matinee.
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 on a pay-what-you-can basis. To learn more, please contact the Box Office today at 415-388-5208, or send us an email at boxoffice@marintheatre.org. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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.
