by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell & Gordon Farrell
Directed by MATT PFEIFFER
Based on the critically-acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. An eager intern at a top literary magazine is given a career-making assignment: fact- checking a new work by celebrated author John D’Agata, who has just written a groundbreaking magazine essay. But is the story true? When the world’s most neurotically precise fact-checker starts dissecting the author’s work, it begins to split at the seams. As the final deadline looms, hard facts square off against emotional truths in a funny and searing high-stakes showdown.
"Terrifically engaging” - New York Times
"An absolute must-see." -The Cincinnati Enquirer
"One of the most profound moments I’ve ever
experienced in a theatre." - Behind The Curtain
Previews (April 15 & 16, 2026)
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Regular Performances (April 17 - May 3, 2026)
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 7:30pm
Additional morning performances at 10:30am
all seats $25 (plus $3.50 service charge)
Thursday 04/23/26
Friday 05/01/26
Recommended age: Ages 14 and up.
Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.
Read more about the show in the Lifespan of a Fact casebook.
River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of the show. Twenty percent of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!
Photos: Meredith Longo
Shannon Michael Wamser* (John D'Agata) Previous Playhouse on Park shows: George, OF MICE AND MEN, Davis, RED LIGHT WINTER, Mike, COMPLETE WORKS OF JANE AUSTEN, ABRIDGED, Theatre Raleigh: Thomas, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre: Jack, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Interlochen Shakespeare Festival: Provost, MEASURE FOR MEASURE. He has a BA from DeSales University, an MFA from Ohio University. www.shannonmichaelwamser.com
Suzanne O’Donnell* (Emily Penrose) Playhouse on Park: Debut! Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: Mistress Quickly, MERRY WIVES, Narrator, EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Arden Theatre Company: Stephanie, POTUS, Agnes, DANCING AT LUGHNASA, Ophelia, HAMLET. Florida Rep: Nora, DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2, Jo, INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP. Orlando Shakes: Emilia, OTHELLO, Hermione, WINTER’S TALE, Kate, TAMING OF THE SHREW . Suzanne is a proud Desales University grad, one of many involved in this production! https://www.suzanneodonnellactor.com
Edward Montoya (Jim Fingal) Playhouse on Park debut! New Orleans Shakespeare Festival: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and ROMEO & JULIET. He is an East Coast-based actor and a graduate of the SUNY Purchase BFA Acting Conservatory ‘20
Matt Pfeiffer (Director) Matt is thrilled to be back at Playhouse on Park where he directed THIS IS OUR YOUTH, 16 years ago! Other credits include Arden Theatre, Lantern Theatre, 1812 Productions, Interact, Delaware Theatre Co, Theatre Horizon, Walnut St Theatre, The Gulfshore Playhouse, Montgomery Theatre, Bristol Riverside, and 26 seasons with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, among others. Matt is a 13-time Barrymore nominee and winner for best Director for The Whale and The Invisible Hand both with Theatre Exile. He’s also the recipient of the F. Otto Haas Award and the Linny Awards for Performing Artist of the Year. As always, love to Kim, John, and Annie.
*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity, the professional union for actors and stage managers.
