The Lifespan of a Fact at Parker Players Theater
Dates: 4/24/2026 - 5/17/2026
📍 Theatre: Parker Players Theater
Parker Players Theater Company
540 W Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 8776727537
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both
Barrington, IL — Parker Players Theater Company (PPTC) continues its 2026 season with The Lifespan of a Fact, a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
A Battle of Facts vs. Story
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pulling audiences into the center of a question that feels more relevant than ever:
If a story feels true… does it have to be?
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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Now Playing At Parker Players Theater Company
April 16, 2026 Parker Players Theater Company is presenting The Lifespan of a Fact, a play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, now running in Barrington.About the Theatre
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