The Wealthy Life of Sam Tyler

7M, 4W (some doubling is possible) · 100 mins

Sam Tyler is the wealthy CEO of a very profitable casino. When his estranged father passes away, something snaps inside of Sam. He begins to give money away to his most down-and-out customers. As Sam drains his savings accounts, he also begins to grow as a human being, finding a deeper connection with his wife and daughters. Things are great...until Sam’s little secret is discovered. The Wealthy Life of Sam Tyler explores how a society addicted to money would respond if one of its wealthiest members began to give his fortune away.

Developed with the National New Play Network at Stanford University

Semi-Finalist, O’Neill National Playwright’s Workshop

Semi-Finalist, Princess Grace Playwriting Award

Script and rights available by contacting Dano here.

Character Descriptions:

SAM TYLER, a wealthy man, Asian-American, 37

CHARLIE TYLER, his wife, also wealthy, 32

WHITEY, a lifelong casino man, Caucasian, 60 ISAAC, a resident gambler, 45

JOHN, the head of casino security, 34

MABEL, a casino regular, 35

DANIELLE, casino security guard, 24

LADY, a casino regular, 30

WALTER, a casino regular, 42

FRANKIE and RON, casino security guards, 30’s