The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan

(25)
Productions (194)
Comedy/Drama
|
100 - 110 minutes
4 W, 2 M,  (6-7 actors possible: 4-5 W, exactly 2 M)
Set: Unit set, with kitchen table.

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.

Pricing Information

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Play Details

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.

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  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 100 - 110 minutes
  • 4 W, 2 M,  (6-7 actors possible: 4-5 W, exactly 2 M)
  • Set: Unit set, with kitchen table.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-701-2

Published 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, wearegreenbay.com

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

Erin Hunsader, Door County Advocate

Production History

MAY 29, 2026 - JUN 14, 2026
Runway Theatre
Grapevine, TX United States
Runway TheatreGrapevine, TX United States
APR 16, 2026 - APR 26, 2026
Epilogue Players
Indianapolis, IN United States
Epilogue PlayersIndianapolis, IN United States
JAN 28, 2026 - FEB 01, 2026
Theatre Sarnia
Sarnia, ON Canada
Theatre SarniaSarnia, ON Canada
NOV 07, 2025 - NOV 16, 2025
Lakeside Little Theatre - MEXICO
San Antonio Tlayacapan, BC Mexico
Lakeside Little Theatre - MEXICOSan Antonio Tlayacapan, BC Mexico
APR 15, 2025 - APR 16, 2025
Oak Ridge High School Auditorium
Conroe, TX United States
Oak Ridge High School AuditoriumConroe, TX United States
APR 10, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Billings Studio Theatre
Billings, MT United States
Billings Studio TheatreBillings, MT United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
100 Percent Human Theatre
Maplewood, MN United States
100 Percent Human TheatreMaplewood, MN United States
APR 01, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc/DBA The Barn Theatre
Willmar, MN United States
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc/DBA The Barn TheatreWillmar, MN United States
MAR 28, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Texas City high school
League City, TX United States
Texas City high schoolLeague City, TX United States
MAR 28, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
Forge Theatre
Phoenixville, PA United States
Forge TheatrePhoenixville, PA United States
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MAY 29, 2026 - JUN 14, 2026
Runway Theatre
Grapevine, TX United States
Runway TheatreGrapevine, TX United States
APR 16, 2026 - APR 26, 2026
Epilogue Players
Indianapolis, IN United States
Epilogue PlayersIndianapolis, IN United States
JAN 28, 2026 - FEB 01, 2026
Theatre Sarnia
Sarnia, ON Canada
Theatre SarniaSarnia, ON Canada
NOV 07, 2025 - NOV 16, 2025
Lakeside Little Theatre - MEXICO
San Antonio Tlayacapan, BC Mexico
Lakeside Little Theatre - MEXICOSan Antonio Tlayacapan, BC Mexico
APR 15, 2025 - APR 16, 2025
Oak Ridge High School Auditorium
Conroe, TX United States
Oak Ridge High School AuditoriumConroe, TX United States
APR 10, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
Billings Studio Theatre
Billings, MT United States
Billings Studio TheatreBillings, MT United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
100 Percent Human Theatre
Maplewood, MN United States
100 Percent Human TheatreMaplewood, MN United States
APR 01, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc/DBA The Barn Theatre
Willmar, MN United States
Willmar Community Theatre, Inc/DBA The Barn TheatreWillmar, MN United States
MAR 28, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Texas City high school
League City, TX United States
Texas City high schoolLeague City, TX United States
MAR 28, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
Forge Theatre
Phoenixville, PA United States
Forge TheatrePhoenixville, PA United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 13, 2025
100 Percent Human Theatre
Maplewood, MN United States
100 Percent Human TheatreMaplewood, MN United States
SEP 07, 2023 - SEP 24, 2023
Artists Ensemble Theater
Rockford, IL United States
Artists Ensemble TheaterRockford, IL United States
NOV 23, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Next Act Theatre
Milwaukee, WI United States
Next Act TheatreMilwaukee, WI United States
AUG 02, 2018 - AUG 26, 2018
The Old Creamery Theatre Co
Amana, IA United States
The Old Creamery Theatre CoAmana, IA United States
JUN 19, 2018 - JUN 30, 2018
Centre Stage - South Carolina
Greenville, SC United States
Centre Stage - South CarolinaGreenville, SC United States
JUL 13, 2017 - AUG 13, 2017
Theater At The Center
Munster, IN United States
Theater At The CenterMunster, IN United States
JUN 23, 2017 - AUG 26, 2017
Opera House Theatre
Philipsburg, MT United States
Opera House TheatrePhilipsburg, MT United States
MAY 18, 2016 - JUN 12, 2016
Actors' Playhouse
Coral Gables, FL United States
Actors' PlayhouseCoral Gables, FL United States
JUN 17, 2014 - JUL 06, 2014
Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, WI United States
Peninsula Players TheatreFish Creek, WI United States

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