'The White Chip' stage play humorously and candidly tackles addiction and recovery

The White Chip is a Theatrical Outfit & Dad’s Garage Co-Production running January 25 – February 19, 2023. Pictured: Gina Rickicki, Andrew Benator, Tom Key. (Photo Credit: Casey G Ford Photography).

 The experience of a full-blown alcoholic is rarely seen, and though the addict may find clever, even brilliant ways to rationalize their drinking, the true nature of the disease can remain elusive. Sean Daniels’ brutally honest and often hilarious play “The White Chip” became a New York Times Critic’s Pick after its Manhattan debut in 2019. It’s on stage now at Dad’s Garage as a collaboration with Theatrical Outfit, and with three actors portraying over 30 characters. Sean Daniels joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom along with Tim Stoltenberg, the play’s co-director and artistic director of Dad’s Garage, and Theatrical Outfit artistic director Matt Torney.

Interview highlights:

Why Daniels, a recovered alcoholic, felt a new voice was needed on the topic: