‘Lifespan of a Fact’ play dates, times and cast
Play: Lifespan of a Fact
Playwrights: Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Based on the true story of D’Agata’s essay “What Happens There,” The Lifespan of a Fact is centered on a fact-checker by the name of Jim Fingal, a recent Harvard grad who majored in English. He works for one of the best magazines in the country, but whose readership is declining. Fingal’s boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his skill to a groundbreaking essay written by legendary author John D’Agata. But Fingal quickly discovers that D’Agata made up a lot of the “facts” contained in his article. What starts out professional quickly becomes profane – as D’Agata and Fingal struggle to navigate the boundaries of literary nonfiction and the importance of truth in journalism. The Lifespan of a Fact is a thought-provoking exploration of truth, ethics, and the nature of writing itself.
Historical Note: The eponymous book was adapted into a Broadway play in 2018 starring Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones and Bobby Cannavale. The Players Circle production marks the play’s Florida premiere.
Director: Anna Segreto
Stage Manager: Ruth Hubing
Cast:
- John D’Agata: Keith Gahagan
- Emily Penrose: Jennifer Mance
- Jim Fingal: Reuben Garcia
Play Dates and Times: Performances are January 19 through February 4:
- 7:30 shows are January 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 and February 2 & 3; and
- 3:00 p.m. matinees are January 21 & 28 and February 4.
Tickets: For tickets, please visit: The Lifespan of a Fact Tickets in Naples, FL, United States (ticketleap.com)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Location: Joan Jenks Auditorium at Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116.
January 2, 2024.
About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.