THE LOST WEEKEND FOUND –
Feb. 8, 2024 – As a person who is a recovering alcoholic, I was always looking for this kind of play. I’ve never quite seen a story like this on stage, or read it. I read it furiously in a couple of hours one afternoon, because my wife was sweet enough to watch our kid for me. And I was just like, whatever I have to do to get an audition for this, this has to happen. Joe Tapper is reprising his role from the 2019 bow as the central character Steven. Tapper has been open about his connection to the work, being in recovery himself. His wife, Annaleigh Ashford, has shown her support by joining the producing team for the production, which is comprised of a handful of others who have a personal tie to the subject, including recovery activist and writer Ryan Hampton, and The Recovery Project—an initiative out of Florida Studio Theatre led by Daniels supporting and advocating for artists in recovery.
Daniels and Tapper talked with Playbill about their own journeys of recovery in relation to their artistry, drinking culture in the entertainment industry, and what continually motivates them to share their stories.
