Canterbury Summer Theatre, one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, opens its 56th season of productions with the comedy-drama, The Lifespan of a Fact, performing June 12-15. The theatre is located at 807 Franklin Street in Michigan City.
Written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, The Lifespan of a Fact premiered on Broadway in 2018 starring Daniel Radcliffe, and is based on the nonfiction best seller by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal.
The play is based on the true story of the clash between Jim, a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker and an acclaimed writer who has submitted an essay for publication to an esteemed New York magazine involving a teenager who leapt to his death from the Stratosphere Hotel tower in Las Vegas.
J. Cole Becton, Noah Bryant and Angel Purl in The Lifespan of a Fact
As Jim digs deeper into the details of the piece, he finds discrepancies that challenge the writer's version of events. Arguments quickly arise about the nature of truth in storytelling and journalism and the tension between artistic license and factual accuracy
The play is directed by Canterbury Associate Artistic Director, David Graham, who stated, "The Lifespan of a Fact is a fast, funny, and provocative examination of today's media landscape and will no doubt spark many post-show conversations."
The Lifespan of a Fact stars J. Cole Becton, Noah Bryant and Angel Purl, members of the Canterbury Resident Company, comprised of theatre artists from throughout the country.
Scenic design is by Ray Scott Crawford. Lighting is by Robin Eaken, with Julie Parr and Cherilyn Percy as costumers. Garnett Vires is production stage manager.
This production contains adult themes and language. as well as references to suicide, and is recommended for those audience members of high school age or older.
Canterbury performances are at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20.00 for regular admission, $18.00 for seniors, and half-price discounts for students and military personnel.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (219) 874-4269 or e-mail info@canterburytheatre.org
Canterbury Summer Theatre, one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, is produced under the auspices of the Canterbury Guild, a nonprofit arts organization, which also manages the Canterbury Winter Arts Series.