By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell
and Gordon Farrell
When truth becomes an art form…
Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy—an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.
Recommended ages 15 and up
SPECIAL PRE-TALK ON 4/24: Intent Versus Content of Words
Join us for a pre-show talk prior to 4/24’s performance about why it is important to listen for the intent of someone’s words, rather than be seduced by the content of that communication. The Lifespan of a Fact explores the spectrum of truth that can be conveyed through words; however, Dr. Dug Y. Lee Lebel will discuss how we can discover a deeper truth when we listen with our brains instead of our ears.
Dr. Dug is a Davidson-based clinical psychologist who is board-certified in couple and family psychology. This presentation is in collaboration with The Public Education Committee of the North Carolina Psychological Foundation, whose mission is to “give psychology away” through public education.
All ticket holders for the 4/24 performance are welcome to attend this event beginning at 6:30pm. There will be a short break before the performance begins at 7:30pm.
Tickets $15-$27 plus NC state taxes and fees
Gallery
Photos by Sydney Schertz
Meet the Cast
Jake McGraw (Jim Fingal)
Jake is happy to be returning to the DCP stage after his recent performance in THE WINTER’S TALE (First Lord/Florizel). Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Jake graduated with a honors degree in theatre from Davidson College in May. There he performed in such works as BRIGHT STAR (Jimmy Ray), TWELVE OPHELIAS (Rude Boy), THE PROM (Barry Glickman), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (William Barfee), as well as writing, directing, and starring in HOMECOMING, an autobiographical solo performance. He would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.
Bobbi Hawk (Emily Penrose)
Bobbi was last seen on stage as Martha in WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF at FORT MILL PLAYHOUSE. She was recently on the Davidson Community Players’ stage as Ms. Innes in THE MINUTES. She has acted or directed with Billings Studio Theater, Venture Theater, Nova Center for the Performing Arts, Yellowstone Repertory Theatre, Little Theater of Gastonia, Davidson Community Players, Postmortem Players, FUMC Gastonia and Fort Mill Playhouse. Favorite roles include First United Methodist Church Gastonia Theater’s THE GUYS (Joan), Billings Studio Theater’s BECKY’S NEW CAR (Becky), LARAMIE PROJECT (Reggie Flutie), ANNIE (Miss Hannigan), and INTO THE WOODS (Baker’s Wife). Also, Yellowstone Repertory Theatre’s DOUBT (Sister Aloysius), Venture Theater’s 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Rona Peretti), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Elizabeth) and SWEENY TODD (Beadle).
Vincent Raye (John D’Agata)
Vince was last seen on stage in GUYS ON ICE (Lloyd) at First United Methodist Church Gastonia Theater. He was also recently seen at Fort Mill Community Playhouse in WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (George). Favorite roles include Belmont Abbey Players’ OSLO (Shimon Peres), Davidson Community Players’ THE MINUTES (Mr. Assalone) and A NICE FAMILY GATHERING (Jerry), FUMC’s THE GUYS (Nick), Little Theater of Gastonia’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Scrooge), Theater Charlotte’s TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (Garrett Breedlove), Lee Street Theater’s GLENNGARY, GLENNROSS (Richard Roma), Venture Theater’s CHICAGO (Billy Flynn), A STEADY RAIN (Denny), ST. NICHOLAS (man) and SUNSET BOULEVARD (Max). Also Billings Studio Theater’s SPAMALOT (King Arthur), NEWSIES (Pulitzer), and TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (Mitch) and Children Theatre Charlotte’s ANNIE (FDR), TROPICAL SECRETS (David) and ALLIE KAZAN AND THE MAGIC MANSION (Marvellini). Vince is excited to be doing his forty-second show with his wife, Bobbi.
Meet the Production Team
Frannie Williams, Director Kathryn Harding, Director of Production
Chip Decker, Scenic/Projection Designer Carrie Cranford, Production Manager/Prop Designer
Kel Wright, Lighting Designer Cheryl Wade, Box Office
Grace Ellmore, Costume Designer Jake McGraw, Production Assistant
Nathan Hotchner, Stage Manager/Sound Designer