The Coming World

On a New England beach at night, he explains his situation to her and tries to seduce her back into his life

After a terrible tragedy, Dora finds herself on the beach again, this time with Ed's twin brother, Ty, an introverted web designer

On the night of Ed's wake, they grieve a mysterious, unarticulated loss that threatens to destroy them both

"A haunting, subtly constructed play [The Coming World] tackles big themes - the nature of truth and love - with a deceptively light touch Shinn creates a sense of loss and lost opportunities that is deeply affecting" ~ Daily Telegraph

"Frightening, sensual, and movingShinn has a delicate touch, combining a well-observed picture of the characters' lower-middle-class background with a poignant awareness of their stress" ~ Independent