The topic of organ donation is one that sounds simple in theory - who wouldn't want to donate viable organs to save someone's life (or lives)? But to be faced with the decision in reality is unimaginable. Such is the subject of
The Tin Woman, about a woman facing an existential crisis after receiving a donor heart and the family of the man who donated it grieving their loss. It's a personal story for director Joy Donley of 100 Percent Human Theatre, whose son died at age 16. They donated his organs to over 60 recipients, which is a truly remarkable gift. As good artists do, she's taken her tragedy and turned it into art, partnering with the local organization
LifeSource to produce this play and raise awareness about organ donation.
The Tin Woman is a funny, poignant, and relatable story about the messiness of grief, loss, family, and life. The super short run
closes this weekend with just a few performances remaining at the Historic Mounds Theatre in St. Paul.
