The Lifespan of a Fact
by Jeremy Kareken, Gordon Farrell, David Murrell

Name: The Lifespan of a Fact
Brand: Jeremy Kareken
SKU: 9780822240112
Rating: 3.91 (120 reviews)

Broadway

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90 mins Present Day Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle) Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

In this sharp media satire that explores the boundaries between fact and fiction, fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker Jim Fingal faces off against esteemed writer John D’Agata, whose new essay might be able to revitalize their fading magazine... if only he could prove its veracity.

Taut, gripping and concerned with exactly how much we can stretch the truth in pursuit of a good story, The Lifespan of a Fact is based off Fingal and D’Agata’s critically-acclaimed nonfiction book of the same title.

Moving gracefully through discussions of Las Vegas geography, temporary lap dancing restrictions and accurately portraying the fullness of a teenage boy‘s life, the play shines with wit and wisdom.

Under the watchful eye of their editor, Emily Penrose, Fingal and D‘Agata come head-to-head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

Press Reviews

"Terrifically funny dialogue… Once the writer and the fact-checker get into a lively debate on the ethics of factual truth vs. the beauty of literary dishonesty, it’s time to really sit up and listen."
— Variety

"Wholly resonant questions [are] wrestled with in this briskly entertaining play."
— Washington Post

"Moves with the ticking-clock urgency the situation demands, yet finds appropriate moments to breathe and let us ruminate on the personal, professional and moral issues at stake."
— The Hollywood Reporter