The Lifespan of a Fact at Act II Playhouse

A young Harvard grad is hired to fact-check a celebrated author’s essay for a struggling New York magazine — and sparks fly. Their clash over truth, art, and the meaning of accuracy quickly turns into a witty, fast-paced, and fiercely intelligent battle. Funny, provocative, and uncannily timely, The Lifespan of a Fact asks what matters more: the story or the facts, and whether a great work of art can survive scrutiny. A sharp, laugh-out-loud exploration of truth, trust, and the art of getting it right.