THE STORY:

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.

what the critics are saying:

"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

Cast of characters:

Joy – Late 20’s to late 30’s

A freelance graphic artist. At the outset, Joy has received a life-saving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.

Hank – Mid to late 50’s to early 60’s

He is nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Husband to Alice and father to Sammy and the deceased heart donor, Jack. Hank is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even barely acknowledge his grief and guilt. He can be snappish, abrupt and lately has been drinking more than he ought. He believes he is handling things just fine.

Jack – Late 20’s to late 30’s

An accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. He dresses fashionably, hipster-ish. Jack is dead at the outset of the play but nonetheless appears throughout the show. He is more of a memory than a ghost.

Alice – Mid to late 50’s to early 60’s

Mother to the deceased Jack and to Sammy, she is a solid, loving, enduring presence. She knows her husband and is aware of what he is going through. She accepts his scorn until she doesn’t anymore. A big heart that is dealing with its own pain while trying to hold the family together and do the right thing.

Sammy – 20’s – 30’s

A pre-school teacher and Jack’s younger sister. She is 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 with the world 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 – 30’s – 60’s

Very competent although a bit annoying in her approach. She is by the book in all things but probably because she is so busy, she can sometimes be condescending. A functionary but a positive person with a small religious streak.

Darla – 30’s – 60’s

Somewhat flamboyant, artsy, very caring to Joy. A singular soul in habit and dress. She worries about and wants the best for her friend.

THE COMPANY

cast

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JOY-

JACK-

DARLA-

ALICE-

HANK-

SAMMY-

ORDERLY-

Crew

STAGE MANAGER-

BOOTH LIGHT OPERATOR-

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BACK STAGE LIGHT OPERATOR-

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ALTERNATES

2022 UIL OAP Contest Dates for Springtown

• OAP CLINIC- DATE: 2/11/22; 9AM-11AM PLACE: Decatur

• OAP CLINIC- DATE: 2/24/22; 11AM-1:PM PLACE: Argyle

• PUBLIC PERFORMANCE *DATE: TBD PLACE: Springtown HS,

• DISTRICT 7 AAAA UIL OAP DATE: March 4TH & 5th PLACE: Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas

• BI-DISTRICT- AAAA Districts 7 & 8 DATE: March 11th & 12th PLACE: Argyle High School, Argyle, Texas

• AREA- 4A Reg. I, Area 2; (Dist. 5,6,7,8) DATE: March 30th & 31st PLACE: Graham HS, 628 Third Street, Graham, TX 76450

• REGION- (4A Region I) DATE: April 19th & 20th PLACE: Lubbock, TX

• State 4A Theatrical Design DATE: May 3, 2022 Place: Austin/Round Rock Area

• STATE 4A- DATE: May 5, 2022 PLACE: Round Rock HS

WHAT IS UIL OAP?

The League's One-Act Play Contest, founded in 1927, is the largest high school play production contest or play festival in the world. More than 14,000 Texas high school students in more than 1,200 plays participate in 300 plus contests, which take place from the beginning of March through the three-day, 40-production State Meet One-Act Play Contest. The One-Act Play Contest is supported by more than 300 members of the Texas Theatre Adjudicator and Officials Organization. The League's theatre program is considered by historians to be the foundation of educational and community theatre in Texas. It continues to be a major factor motivating increasing numbers of schools to offer theatre arts as an academic subject.

The UIL One-Act Play contest is a competition where similarly sized Texas schools present an 18-40 minute play and may be adjudicated by a panel of three judges or a single judge. The contest is held on a single day and open to the public. There are six possible levels of competition: Zone, District, Bi-District, Area, Region, and State. At each level of competition a judge awards individual acting awards as well as selecting three productions to advance to the next level of competition up to the Regional Level where only two will advance to the State Level. After the awards are announced a Judge gives an oral critique to each of the schools. Because of the wide participation and diversity of plays produced certain rules and guidelines have been adopted by the State One-Act Play Office. These rules are in place to ensure safety, allow for equity, satisfy legal standards, and make the running of the contest practical.