Brian the Comet
Jude's mom is an astronaut, 254 miles away on the International Space Station, so when her father is diagnosed with lung cancer, Jude is the only one who can take care of him. In the hospital, she meets a boy named Brian who suffers from aneurysms and together, they learn about what they fear, what they know, what they believe, and what they hope for.
| Genre | Drama |
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| Length Type | One-Act |
| Theme | Coming-of-Age, Family, Relationships, Romance |
| Cast Size | 8-20+ actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 4+ expandable ensemble, any gender) |
| Approx. Running Time | 30-35 minutes |
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| Reviews | View Reviews |
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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.
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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!
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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.
