Upcoming Auditions...

Runway Theatre is excited to hold auditions for The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan. The production will run May 29, 2026 - June 14, 2026 (Fri-Sun) and will be directed by Rae Harvill, assisted by Linda Fullhart. Please do not reach out to the box office with additional questions. Instead, email publicity@runwaytheatre.com.

Audition Dates: March 29 & 30 at 7:00pm, no appointment needed
Audition Location: Runway Theatre: 215 N. Dooley, St. Grapevine, TX 76051

Audition Details: Auditions will be cold reading from sides from the script. You can review the sides here. Auditioners can submit headshot and resume ahead of time at rachel.harvill@gmail.com or bring them to auditions. If you do not have a resume or headshot -please don’t let that stop you- we welcome any and all at auditions. If you're unable to make it to auditions, Video auditions are accepted through March 30, 2026. Please email to Rae Harvill at the address above. Callbacks will be Wednesday, April 1 if needed.

Rehearsals will be at Runway Theatre starting late April - TBD based on cast availability. Rehearsals will typically be Monday-Thursday 7:30-10 until we get closer to tech week. No conflicts can be accepted for tech week, which begins May 24th, or performance. Performances are:

Production Description: When Joy receives a life-saving heart transplant, she struggles with guilt and purpose—until she meets the grieving family of her donor. What follows is a funny, touching, and deeply human story about unexpected connections, healing, and the humor found in life’s most tender moments. The Tin Woman proves that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to laugh through the pain.

Casting Details: 4f/2m. We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities to audition. We're looking for a diverse team of actors to bring this story to life.

Character Descriptions:

JOY, mid 20-late 30s Female Presenting, Lead Role 
A freelance graphic artist. At the outset of the play Joy has received a life-saving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do with her new life. She has a reticence to touch or be touched. Her loss of connection with her family, her boyfriend, her barbed sense of humour are indicative of someone dealing with the early onset of depression. Still she has the spark of something trying to break out and survive and connect in her new life. A lead female opportunity to explore depression, sarcastic self-elevation and opportunity needs the right actor to bring themselves and all their skill to the role.

JACK, mid 30's Male Presenting, Supporting Role 
An accountant with aspirations of being a photographer. Jack died in a car accident before the play begins and donated his heart to Joy. Jack appears throughout the show watching the events unfold, as well interactions during flash-back. Jack is single, fashionably hipster-ish and a disappointment to his father Hank who wanted Jack to follow his footsteps of the family business. A prominent role, Jack remains on stage for most of the play. Requires a male with strong stage presence, incredible patience and subtle variations. His contribution to the show should be immense even though he doesn't often speak.

ALICE, late 50’s-60's+, Female Presenting, Supporting Role. 
Alice is Jack's mother grieving the loss of her son while trying to hold her family and her marriage together. She is a solid, loving and has an enduring presence. Alice is crucial to the momentum of the play, attempting to drag both Joy and Hank from their grief while trying come to terms with it herself. Alice is the hero of this play, like many mothers are for their family.

HANK, late 50’s-60's+, Male Presenting, Supporting Role 
Hank is Jack's father and Alice's husband. Nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Hank is trying very hard to wallow in or even barely acknowledge his grief and guilt about Jack. He can be quite abrasive, prone to alcohol and doesn't really want to talk to anyone about anything.

SAMMY, 20-30's, Female Presenting, Supporting Role 
Sammy is Jack's sister and daughter of Alice and Hank. A pre-school teacher she is somewhat "new agey". She really wants to help all the time, she's writes a blog that over-shares her life and lets emotions get the better of her. A really fun role for the right misfit.

NURSE / DARLA 20's up to 60's, Female Presenting, Supporting Role 
Two roles for same person: Nurse is a very competent but somewhat condescending nurse during Joy's staying in hospital. Darla is Joy's best friend. A functionary, somewhat flamboyant, artsy, very caring friend. Darla is there to give Joy motivation and help. An enjoyable small couple of roles for an actor who excels at characterisation or being over the top.

Precast Characters: Runway Theatre does not precast roles. All roles are available for all main season productions.