The Lifespan of a Fact

The Lifespan of a Fact follows Jim Fingal, an ambitious young fact-checker assigned to verify an essay by celebrated author John D'Agata. Jim soon discovers significant factual inaccuracies, which John defends as necessary for emotional impact. Their editor, Emily Penrose, must mediate between their opposing perspectives under a tight publishing deadline. The play explores the tensions between journalistic integrity and artistic license, unfolding over a single, high-pressure weekend.