A young Harvard grad is hired to fact-check a celebrated author’s essay for a struggling New York magazine — and sparks fly. Their clash over truth, art, and the meaning of accuracy quickly turns into a witty, fast-paced, and fiercely intelligent battle. Funny, provocative, and uncannily timely, The Lifespan of a Fact asks what matters more: the story or the facts, and whether a great work of art can survive scrutiny. A sharp, laugh-out-loud exploration of truth, trust, and the art of getting it right.
The performance runs approximately 90 minutes and is performed without an intermission
Please note the performance contains some strong language
The Cast:
John D’Agata: Ian Merrill Peakes*
Emily Penrose: Karen Peakes*
Jim Fingal: Adam Howard
Director: Matt Pfeiffer
Production Stage Manager: Jason Pizzi*
Assistant Stage Manager/Assistant Production Manager: Delene Beauchamp
Scenic Designer: Dirk Durossette
Lighting Designer: Lily Fossner
Costume Designer: Alison Roberts
Sound Designer: Adam Danoff
Props Designer: Grace Kyle
Scenic Painter: E.B. Bradigan
Scenic Carpenter: Carl Smith
* Members of Actors Equity Association
Thank You to Our Honorary Producers:
Elizabeth H. Gemmill
Suzanne & Alex Smith-Oscilowski