Tonight, they are opening “Lifespan of a Fact”, a play that seems written for the organization. He finds many details in the story that are inconsistent with the truth of the moment. The moral questions of what constitutes truth and distortion become critical as to whether or not the story should be published as written. In fact, the writer has created a compelling piece that is deeper and more provocative than a by-the-numbers article. “The Lifespan of a Fact” produced by Creative License at Cohoes Music Hall runs Jan. 29-Feb. 8.