Primary Trust

Cast: Petey McGee, Ugo Chukwu,
Rebecca S’manga Frank, James Urbaniak, and Luke Wygodny 

MAY 20 TO JUNE 28

Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Primary Trust, written by Eboni Booth and directed by Knud Adams, will perform May 20 to June 28 at the Mark Taper Forum (press opening is May 27). A New York Times Critic’s Pick, Primary Trust is a simple and elegantly crafted story of a man who finds a new job, new friends, and a new sense of worth, illustrating how small acts of kindness can change a person’s life and enrich an entire community.

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.