Free to members: ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ and authors’ Q&A

Live Q&A on September 27th @ 7 p.m.

Moderator: Chris Murphy
Panelists: John D’Agata & Jim Fingal

Forward Theater is producing an innovative online version of a play about a heavy exchange between a narrative-driven essayist and a fact-driven copy editor. The Cap Times is offering members a chance to see the play and also take part in a Q&A session with John D’Agata and Jim Fingal, the authors of the book that the play is based on. Click here for information about membership or email captimesideafest@gmail.com.

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