Primary Trust

May 20 – June 28, 2026

Primary Trust
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Knud Adams

Primary Trust is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com

Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)

Starts at $40.25

Runtime

95 minutes, no intermission.

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Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Happy hour is a state of mind.

Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.

When Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust premiered in New York in 2023, The Observer said, “it will restore your faith in theatre’s elemental storytelling powers.” The Daily Beast said it’s “pretty darn near to perfect.” Don’t miss this award-winning New York Times Critics' Pick play that will surprise you and fill you with hope.

"As tenderhearted as it is spryly comic."

Los Angeles Times

Critics' Pick

"Tender, delicately detailed portrait."

The New York Times

Primary Trust is playing at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles from May 20 - June 28, 2026—a heartwarming play of new beginnings, friends and courage.

Showtimes & Tickets

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Show Details

Promotions & Events

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The Backyard Series: Scripts & Sips

Settle in for an evening of storytelling and savoring at a vibrant Book Fair in our Backyard! Start the night with a glass of wine, light bites, and conversation among fellow theatre enthusiasts and local bookstores. Then, step into the theatre for the Pulitzer Prize–winning play Primary Trust, a touching story by playwright Eboni Booth.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Event: 6PM
Performance: 7:30PM

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Stage Talks

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:30PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:30PM
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1PM
Mark Taper Forum

Stage Talks offer an opportunity for theatregoers to come together after select performances for engaging conversations with cast members and/or the creative team. 

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Black Theatre Night

Enjoy an evening celebrating Black Theatre at Primary Trust! Begin the night with a complimentary drink before the performance. After the show, stay for a conversation with members of the cast as they share insights and reflections on the production. Use the promo code below to automatically RSVP.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Check-in to get a drink: 6PM
Performance: 7:30PM

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A Night at PRIMARY TRUST presented by American Express

Join us for a special post-show conversation. Terms apply.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30PM

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Cast

 

 

Bert

Ugo Chukwu

Corrina/Wally’s Waiter

Rebecca S’manga Frank

Kenneth

Petey McGee

 

 

Clay/Others

James Urbaniak

Musician/Original Music

Luke Wygodny

Understudy Corrina/Wally’s Waiter/Bank Customer

Destiny Faith

Understudy Bert

Wendell Jordan

Understudy Clay/Sam

Mark Rowe

Understudy Musician

Dustin Stern-Garcia

Understudy Kenneth

Jordan Temple

Creative Team

 

 

By

Eboni Booth

Director

Knud Adams

Scenic Design

Marsha Ginsberg

Costume Designer

Sophia Choi

Sound Designer

Mikaal Sulaiman

 

 

Lighting Design

Masha Tsimring

Sound Design

Mikaal Sulaiman

Production Stage Manager

David Lober

Stage Manager

Michelle Blair

Substitute Stage Manager

Jihee Jenny Park

Casting

Henry Russell Bergstein

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