Jim Fingal, a young fact-checker working for a dwindling magazine, has one weekend to check legendary writer John D’agata’s essay. If all goes well, the essay can save the magazine, and Jim can please his demanding editor-in-chief. But Jim quickly discovers a problem: many of the essay’s details were made up. As the deadline looms, the two, writer and fact-checker, come head-to-head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

A preshow talk is offered in the West Lobby 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Suggested reading: The Lifespan of a Fact by John D’Agata & Jim Fingal

Tickets are currently only available as part of a season ticket package. Individual show tickets will go on sale in summer 2026.

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Performance Times:

7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays

Theatre:

Signature Series in the Studio Theatre

Run Time:

TBD

Content Advisory:

The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.