The Tin Woman

Reeling in the wake of an unexpected heart transplant, Joy finds herself drawn to contact the donor’s family.  A tempestuous meeting ensues resulting in a roller coaster of tears, laughter, and healing.  An intimate and poignant play, THE TIN WOMAN explores the power of human connection.

WHERE’D IT COME FROM?

The Tin Woman began over Indian food in Jackson Heights, NY.  Actress (and sister) Erin Noel Grennan had saved a newspaper clipping with the basic facts for many years.  She gave it to me just before the Tikka Masala saying “Write this, have it not suck.” or words to that effect.  That is where this all came from.  Subsequently, it was further inspired by an interview conducted by Terry Gross with author Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”) on NPR’s “Fresh Air”.