ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, USA: A poignant new play, “The Tin Woman” by Sean Grennan, makes its debut at the historic Mounds Theatre in St. Paul, aiming to inspire audiences to consider the powerful impact of organ donation. As April marks National Donate Life Month, the spotlight is on the pressing need for organ donors, with over 2,400 Minnesotans currently awaiting transplants, the majority in need of kidneys.
The play centralizes its narrative around a woman who has undergone a heart transplant, capturing the complex emotions experienced by both the recipients and the families of donors. As a testament to the importance of donation, Susan Ma Larson of LifeSource emphasizes the profound human connection and compassion at its core. LifeSource, an agency coordinating organ donations and transplants in the Upper Midwest, further advocates for the life-saving potential of organ donation.
Significantly, the play resonates personally with Joy Donley, whose late son, Lewis, became an organ donor after his passing at 16. Lewis’s contributions have transformed lives across the United States, with his corneas and tissues aiding 60 individuals. Joy, alongside her husband, chose to honor Lewis’s life and legacy by opting for organ donation, a decision celebrated on the LifeSource memorial wall in Minneapolis, where Lewis’s name is etched in granite among 856 other donors.
Attendees of the play will not only witness an emotionally stirring performance but will also have an opportunity to take actionable steps in support of organ donation. Post-performance discussions facilitated by LifeSource aim to foster conversations and encourage more individuals to register as donors, perpetuating the cycle of hope and renewal. Tickets for this inspirative theatrical experience can be secured through 100% Human Theater, offering attendees a chance to contribute to a vital cause.
