Hickory – In the rapid-fire comedy, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, a famous writer, a magazine editor, and a lowly fact-checker disagree about the meaning of words, truth, and art. This play, now on stage in the Firemen’s Kitchen at the Hickory Community Theatre, pits the three against one another and chaos ensues. Based on the best-selling book
by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal – the real-life writer and fact-checker – THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT exposes shocking secrets explores meaningful questions about truth vs. art.
Performances of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT are November 11-19, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sunday, November 13th at 2:30 and Thursday, November 17th at 7:30 in the Firemen’s Kitchen.
The play is rated R for frequent foul language and audience discretion is advised.
Tickets for all performances are $16 for adults and $10 for youth and students. For tickets visit hickorytheatre.org or call the box office at 828-328-2283.
The HCT’s 74th season is sponsored by Paramount Automotive, Sunbelt Xpress and Frye Regional Medical Center. HCT is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County. THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT is produced by Hickory Allergy, Asthma and Sinus.
PHOTO: Christopher Honsaker as John D’Agata in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, coming to the Firemen’s Kitchen at the Hickory Community Theatre November 4-19. Photo by Ken Burns.
