Brian the Comet

Playwright

Explores the Unknown

Is it better to go out into the world and want to know everything or to wait and let knowledge come at its own time? Do you ever wish to pause the earth so you can hold onto something precious longer? Hageman explores a lot of unknowns through the lens of a teen. Nothing is certain anymore in Jude’s life and she realizes that nothing will ever to certain again. But there are still surprises of amazing beauty. The sun comes up. There’s a new day and Hageman’s characters gives you that wonder.

New Play Exchange

Beauiful, Lyrical, and Spare

Beautiful, lyrical, and spare--this piece tackles mortality, dying, coping with terminal illness, and coming of age in a direct way. It treats its young characters (and young folks in the audience) like complex and intelligent human beings, and would appeal to younger and older audiences alike. Hageman's text is poetic yet accessible (and includes a couple of well-timed and welcome laugh moments), and she provides a beautiful blueprint that creative production teams can take in any number of varied directions. Wonderfully executed!

Kaitie

Magical Production

We did Brian the Comet as our first One Act returning from the pandemic. It was stunning. The script is achingly beautiful and my actors deeply connected to the story. It is funny, heart wrenching, and real. I encourage everyone to consider bringing this story to life.