"The Lifespan of a Fact" Stage Play Seeking Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Lifespan of a Fact" stage play, looking for talented actors for all roles. See more details below. About the project: "The Lifespan of a Fact" is sharp, fast-paced comedy-drama follows a driven fact-checker, a celebrated writer, and an editor caught between them. When a powerful essay doesn’t line up with the truth, the three clash over facts, storytelling, and what responsibility art owes to reality. A witty, high-energy three-hander with great roles for actors. Rate: Actor Stipend: $400 Additional info: First Read Through: Monday, March 2, 6:30–9:30 PM General Rehearsals: Three weekday evening rehearsals in March/April (TBD), 6:30–9:30 PM Tech Week: April 19–23 Performances: April 24–May 17 (4 weekends, 12 performances; Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2 PM) Material to Prepare: If asked to audition, prepare a 1–2 minute contemporary monologue matching the tone of The Lifespan of a Fact. If interested, submit your application.
3 role s
A renowned essayist—brilliant, confident, provocative. John is fiercely protective of his artistic vision and unafraid to bend facts in pursuit of emotional truth. Charismatic with an edge; uses intellect as both charm and weapon.
A young, enthusiastic fact-checker—intense, meticulous, idealistic. Jim is whip-smart, eager to prove himself, and relentless in pursuit of accuracy. His earnestness and moral clarity clash—and sometimes comically collide—with John’s artistic license.
A seasoned magazine editor—sharp, composed, pragmatic. Emily balances deadlines, ethics, and two stubborn men fighting for control of a story. She’s authoritative but human, striving to uphold journalistic integrity while keeping her publication afloat.
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