Chalk

Maggie survived the end of the world, and has enough supplies to last. But now her daughter has come home, and something’s wrong about her. The two women square off, kept apart only by their pasts and a protective chalk circle, hastily drawn on to the floor.

Maggie survived the end of the world, and has enough supplies to last. But now her daughter has come home, and something’s wrong about her. The two women square off, kept apart only by their pasts and a protective chalk circle, hastily drawn on to the floor.

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Chalk

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  • Marisa Snook: Chalk

    I produced and starred in Chalk in 2026 with my daughter. We live in a small town outside of Chicago that rarely gets to see works outside of the normal rotation in small town community theatres. The show was incredibly well received. Audience members raved about the mystery quality of the show and how fun it was to try and unravel the mystery along with the relationships. We were able to stage simply and for a very low cost using found materials to create the barn atmosphere.

    I produced and starred in Chalk in 2026 with my daughter. We live in a small town outside of Chicago that rarely gets to see works outside of the normal rotation in small town community theatres. The show was incredibly well received. Audience members raved about the mystery quality of the show and how fun it was to try and unravel the mystery along with the relationships. We were able to stage simply and for a very low cost using found materials to create the barn atmosphere.

  • Danielle Wirsansky: Chalk

    Chalk is a thrilling, atmospheric play that cleverly mixes sci-fi tropes with real-world emotional depth. As Maggie and her daughter face a chilling standoff, the tension between them and their pasts is palpable. A gripping exploration of guilt, memory, and survival. A must-see for fans of intense, intimate drama.

    Chalk is a thrilling, atmospheric play that cleverly mixes sci-fi tropes with real-world emotional depth. As Maggie and her daughter face a chilling standoff, the tension between them and their pasts is palpable. A gripping exploration of guilt, memory, and survival. A must-see for fans of intense, intimate drama.

  • Cheryl Bear: Chalk

    A gripping thriller as Maggie tries to bring her daughter back from danger. Captivating and well done!

    A gripping thriller as Maggie tries to bring her daughter back from danger. Captivating and well done!

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Character Information

  • Maggie
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Cora
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Non-binary

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Fresh Ink, Year 2014
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Lark Playwrights Week, Year 2014
  • Type Reading, Organization Fresh Ink, Year 2013

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Fresh Ink, Year 2014
  • Type Professional, Organization Sideshow Theatre Company, Year 2014

Awards

  • Best New Play
    Independent Reviewers of New England
    Winner
    2014