Synopsis: Every morning at the local diner in a small town, a waitress refills a regular’s coffee. An unlikely friendship develops and keeps him coming back for more. But when he asks for a shocking favor, it brings to light both of their deepest secrets. The Counter is a funny, surprising, and moving meditation on the everyday connections that can change our lives. 

After the success of Too Much, Too Much, Too Many and Napoli, Brooklyn, playwright Meghan Kennedy debuts her next Roundabout commission, The Counter. Directed by Tony Award® winner David Cromer (The Band’s Visit). 

Artistic Statement: Meghan Kennedy’s plays open floodgates of feeling through the smallest gestures. Like her two previous world premieres at Roundabout, The Counter centers the untold stories, unspoken desires, and untapped powers of women on the fringes of society. We are so excited for Roundabout audiences to meet two unforgettable characters in Katie and Paul, and to share this powerful story about the courage it takes to find hope at rock bottom.