The Tin Woman
by Sean Grennan

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105 minsPresent DayExpandable CastingFlexible Cast SizeUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

Synopsis

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.

Press Reviews

"Loaded with questions, answers, dilemmas and paradoxes – the stuff of humanity."
— WeAreGreenBay

"The resolution is as emotionally powerful as it is unexpected."
— Door County Peninsula Pulse

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Hank Early 60s. He is nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Husband to Alice and father to Sammy and the now-deceased heart donor, Jack, Hank is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even barely acknowledge	male	60s	Early 60s. He is nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Husband to Alice and father to Sammy and the now-deceased heart donor, Jack, Hank is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even barely acknowledge
Jack 36, an accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. He dresses fashionably, hipsterish. Jack is dead at the outset but nonetheless appears throughout the show. He’s not a ghost exactly, more of a memory that lingers.	male	—	36, an accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. He dresses fashionably, hipsterish. Jack is dead at the outset but nonetheless appears throughout the show. He’s not a ghost exactly, more of a memory that lingers.
Alice Early 60s, mother to the deceased Jack and to Sammy. She’s a solid, loving, enduring presence. She knows her husband and is aware of what he’s going through. She accepts his scorn until she doesn’t anymore. A big heart that is dealing with its own	female	60s	Early 60s, mother to the deceased Jack and to Sammy. She’s a solid, loving, enduring presence. She knows her husband and is aware of what he’s going through. She accepts his scorn until she doesn’t anymore. A big heart that is dealing with its own
Sammy 20s-30s, a preschool teacher and Jack’s younger sister. She’s somewhat “new age-y” but with an enormous heart. She really wants to help in any way she can. She writes a blog where she might over-share her life, to Hank’s consternation. She can give in too easily to her emotions but of everyone, she is the most in touch with them.	female	20s	20s-30s, a preschool teacher and Jack’s younger sister. She’s somewhat “new age-y” but with an enormous heart. She really wants to help in any way she can. She writes a blog where she might over-share her life, to Hank’s consternation. She can give in too easily to her emotions but of everyone, she is the most in touch with them.
Nurse/Darla 30s-60s. Nurse is very competent if a bit annoying in her approach. She’s by the book in all things but, probably because she is so busy, can sometimes condescend. A functionary but a positive person with a small religious streak. Darla is somewhat flamboyant, artsy and caring to Joy. A singular soul in habit and dress. She worries about and wants the best for her friend.	female	30s	30s-60s. Nurse is very competent if a bit annoying in her approach. She’s by the book in all things but, probably because she is so busy, can sometimes condescend. A functionary but a positive person with a small religious streak. Darla is somewhat flamboyant, artsy and caring to Joy. A singular soul in habit and dress. She worries about and wants the best for her friend.
Joy Mid-20s to late 30s, a freelance graphic artist. At the outset, Joy has received a lifesaving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.	female	20s	Mid-20s to late 30s, a freelance graphic artist. At the outset, Joy has received a lifesaving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.