The Tin Woman
February 27 - March 8, 2026
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”.
Creative Team
Director: Stephanie Kenney-Gomez
Producer: TBD
Set Designer: TBD
Audition Announcement
Auditions for The Tin Woman will be held on December 1st and 2nd at the theater.
Characters
- Joy: A graphic artist who is the recipient of a life-saving heart transplant.
- Jack: A deceased accountant whose heart is transplanted into Joy. He appears as a memory or lingering presence throughout the play.
- Alice: Jack’s mother, who is grieving the loss of her son and tries to hold her family together.
- Hank: Jack’s father and Alice’s husband, who is abrasive and withdrawn as he tries to cope with his grief and guilt.
- Sammy: Jack’s younger sister, a preschool teacher who is more in touch with her emotions and shares them through a blog.
- Nurse/Darla: Two roles played by one actor. The Nurse is a competent, by-the-book professional, while Darla is Joy’s flamboyant, supportive best friend.