Present Tense

by Emily Hageman

TEN MINUTE PLAY: Three siblings drive to their widowed mother's wedding while asking the impossible question--how do you move into the future without disrespecting the past?

TEN MINUTE PLAY: Three siblings drive to their widowed mother's wedding while asking the impossible question--how do you move into the future without disrespecting the past?

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Present Tense

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  • Cheryl Bear: Present Tense

    A fun and relatable look at siblings that gives you the full picture of their history and what they are grappling with as they try to be in the present. Well done.

    A fun and relatable look at siblings that gives you the full picture of their history and what they are grappling with as they try to be in the present. Well done.

  • Lainie Vansant: Present Tense

    This is a sweet, natural story about siblings dealing with things in their own ways. It has Hageman's signature voice -- always refreshingly natural and effortlessly funny, with a good dose of heart as well.

    This is a sweet, natural story about siblings dealing with things in their own ways. It has Hageman's signature voice -- always refreshingly natural and effortlessly funny, with a good dose of heart as well.

  • Andrew Martineau: Present Tense

    The father in this wonderfully funny and poignant play about three grown siblings in a car looms large, and that is how he wanted it. Excuse me, wants it. His message to his kids is profound and shows us how parents can help their children even through the grieving process. The dialogue is first rate. The final moment hit me with the feels, and in the best possible way. Truly enjoyable!

    The father in this wonderfully funny and poignant play about three grown siblings in a car looms large, and that is how he wanted it. Excuse me, wants it. His message to his kids is profound and shows us how parents can help their children even through the grieving process. The dialogue is first rate. The final moment hit me with the feels, and in the best possible way. Truly enjoyable!

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Production History

  • Type University, Organization College at Brockport, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Theatre Lawrence, Year 2018
  • Type High School, Organization Siouxland Christian School, Year 2018
  • Type University, Organization Point Loma Nazarene University, Year 2018

Awards

  • College at Brockport Festival of Ten XI
    College at Brockport
    Selection
    2019
  • East/West PlayFest
    Westport Community Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2018
  • Short Play Festival
    Theatre Lawrence
    Selection
    2018