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A comedic showdown between truth and fact set in the world of non-fiction publishing.

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THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: Excerpt #1

Editor-in-chief Emily Penrose (Juliet Hart*) gives young intern Jim Fingal (Alex Benito Rodriguez) an important, but straightforward assignment: fact check a new piece by essayist John D'Agata over the weekend so that the final may be sent to print by Monday. What could possibly go wrong?

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: Excerpt #2

Jim (Alex Benito Rodriguez) and John (PJ Powers*) argue over what makes a fact a fact and whether or not some "facts" are worth embellishing for the sake of a better story.

Now Playing: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

The comedic showdown between truth and fact in the world of non-fiction publishing is ON in TimeLine's Chicago premiere of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT. Directed by Mechelle Moe and featuring founding Company Members Juliet Hart and Artistic Director PJ Powers, alongside the TimeLine debut of Alex Benito Rodriguez, this emotional tennis match of a play is one you will not want to let pass you by.

Discussions & Events

  • THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: Post-Show Discussions
    Various Dates

    Join us for informal post-show discussions with members of the production team and cast.

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  • Distanced Performance of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
    Friday, November 17 at 8pm

    This performance has a capacity cap and seating chart.

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  • THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: PRE-Show Discussions
    November 26 & December 6

    Join us for an informal sneak peek into this production with members of the production team.

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  • THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: Company Member Discussion
    Sunday, December 3 at 3:30pm

    Join us for an informal chat with TimeLine’s Company Members after today’s performance.

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  • Open Captioned Performances of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
    December 8 at 8pm & December 9 at 4pm

    Featuring a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance.

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  • THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT: Sunday Scholars
    Sunday, December 10 at 3:30pm

    This one-hour post-show panel discussion features experts on the themes of the play.expe

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  • Audio Described Performance of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
    Friday, December 15 at 8:00pm

    Featuring audio description of visuals during the performance via individual headset.

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Backstory

Learn more about the history and themes of The Lifespan of a Fact with Backstory, TimeLine's behind-the-scenes magazine about the play.

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Program Book

Explore information about The Lifespan of a Fact cast and production team, artist bios, details about TimeLine, and more.

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