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| Tom Koelbel, Debra Rich, and Jacob Nichols Photo by Mark Gluckman |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"...The Lifespan of a Fact, which is based on a true story, brings together...the effects of fighting off the impact of the decline in print publications and the desire to alter facts for one's personal gain–into a taut and suspenseful drama that also has many moments of humor. Theatre Artists Studio is presenting the local premiere of the 2018 play with a gifted trio of actors, clear direction, and smart creative elements....a one-act, 95-minute piece that never lets up on the intense battle between facts and fiction...Under Richard Powers Hardt's smart, focused, and clear direction, all three members of the cast shine in realistic portrayals. Jacob Nichols is great as the determined and idealistic Jim, always making us question if he is an ambitious overachiever or just a dedicated worker trying to be thorough and do a good job. Tom Koelbel has the perfect laid-back attitude for John D'Agata, an arrogant writer who feels that facts get in the way of the story...Debra Rich is appropriately matter of fact as Emily, the editor who knows the ongoing demise of printed publications like hers is a fact but believes D'Agata's essay is meaningful and could be her last chance to publish something that matters...extremely relevant in the world we live in today, where the statement "fake news" is continually bandied about and there is constant questioning of the truth in what we hear and read is at hand. " - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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