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The Tin Woman

  • Sean Grennan
  • Full Length Play, Comedy, Drama, Contemporary
  • 2M, 4F
  • ISBN: ps2636

Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life.

  • Full Length Play
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 110 minutes

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student
Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend's urging, Joy tracks down Jack's family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack's death?

Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life.

REVIEWS:

"The resolution is as emotionally powerful as it is unexpected."

 Door County Peninsula Pulse

"Tears accompany the laughter... a play that reminded me of Ordinary People."

 The Milwaukee Journal

"Loaded with questions, answers, dilemmas and paradoxes -- the stuff of humanity. Nearby is humor forged of fire."

 Warren Gerds, waeregreenbay.com

"Full of laughter and light even in the darkest moments."

 Erin Hunsader, Door County Advocate

  • Casting: 2M, 4F

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Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend's urging, Joy tracks down Jack's family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack's death? Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life.

$24.95