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FILMS
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE EVENTS | THEATER | COMEDY
LIVE MUSIC
Varsity Productiosn Present: The LIfespan of a Fact
FRI, SAT & SUN September 18, 19 & 20
The Lifespan of a Fact
The Varsity and Varsity Productions invite you to join us in The Balcony for an exciting live theater event that takes us through twists and turns of facts and storytelling. Whether you're a journalism junkie or just curious, this is your chance to explore how facts somehow change and sometimes get stretched. Don't miss out on this fun look at the art of editorial storytelling, truth, and debate!
The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murell, and Gordon Farrell is based on the book of the same title by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal. The three-member cast are employees of a major magazine: the editor, a writer, and a fact-checker. Each shares the overall goal of the publication's success, and they become at odds with one another over matters of journalistic integrity. The play juxtaposes the concepts of accuracy and truth. The dialogue is simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking, and it’s the type of play that will stick in one’s memory for years to come.
Viewer discretion: while the work is quite funny, audience members should be advised that the difficult matter of self-harm is a key subject within the narrative of this story.
The Lifespan of a Fact is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service, www.concordtheatricals.com, and is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
C@V Presents: Terror on The Strip 2026 MARATHON
Saturday, OCT 24, Noon - 9 PM
Cinema at The Varsity presents: Terror on the Strip 2026
A 9-hour, 5-film mystery-horror movie marathon sure to shock and excite any avid horror fan seeking an experience they won’t soon forget!
Enter blind, leave wide awake! The films in the marathon are revealed when the title card hits the screen before you! Make no mistake, these films range from underseen cult classics to canonical masterpieces. You may get the chance to see some of your favorites on the big screen or be introduced to something new! In addition to our selections all month long, our marathon programming has been painstakingly hand-selected from some of the very best the horror genre has to offer.
We aren't allowed to share the titles, but here's what we can tell you about your itinerary for the marathon experience on Saturday, October 24th!
11 am to Noon: Pre-show, welcome & introduction, coffee bar/fueling station in The Varsity Bar
Noon to 3:30: Films #1 and #2, followed by a 15-minute intermission
3:30 to 6:45: Films #3 and #4, followed by a 15-minute intermission and meal station in The Varsity Bar.
6:45 to 9 pm: Film #5, followed by a special prize raffle and closing statements
Varsity Bar & Concessions will be open throughout the marathon with special snacks, treats, and event-exclusive cocktails, PLUS Terror on the Strip T-shirts exclusive for this event.
Costumes are encouraged! Get dressed up, bring a friend, and steel your nerves for an unforgettable night of the mad and macabre on the Strip at The Varsity!
*All films are rated R; viewer discretion advised.