- Music and Lyrics by: Adam Guettel Book and Additional Lyrics by: Tina Landau Directed by: Tina Landau Updated on January 16, 2000 This page B. Pagalilauan 1997-2000 http://floydcollins.tripod.com Floyd Collins is based on the true story of a Kentucky caver who got trapped while exploring Sand Cave, and his ordeal from January 30 to February 16, 1925. The musical Floyd Collins, written by Adam ...floydcollins.tripod.com