Kenneth works at a bookstore and spends his evenings at the local tiki bar. But when he’s suddenly laid off, his carefully ordered world starts to shift—pushing him into unexpected friendships, unlikely courage, and a life he never imagined. Touching, funny, and quietly profound, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores how even the smallest acts of kindness can shift a life—and maybe even save one.

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Primary Trust

Calderwood Pavilion

Seattle Rep is thrilled to present an intimate and offbeat new comedy, "Primary Trust," a captivating story that unfolds in the Leo K. Theater from October 24 to November 24, 2024. This remarkable play, penned by the 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner Eboni Booth and directed by Kaytlin McIntyre, invites audiences into the life of Kenneth, a man whose existence in a small town is as predictable as it is comforting. Working daily at the local bookstore and enjoying happy hour Mai Tais with his imaginary best friend, Kenneth's routine is disrupted when he faces unemployment, pushing him out of his comfort zone and compelling him to confront his greatest fear: change.

"Primary Trust" is not just a comedy; it's a surprising tale of courage, friendship, and the leaps of faith we take. The play is recommended for audiences aged 7 and up, making it a perfect choice for school-aged children capable of enjoying a 90-minute show without an intermission. Attendees should be aware of the use of theatrical haze and two brief moments of flashing lights during the performance.

The Daily Beast describes the play as "utterly absorbing—both very funny and piercingly moving," highlighting its unique blend of humor and emotional depth.

Important dates to remember for "Primary Trust" include:
- Preview Performances: October 24 - 29, 2024
- Opening Night: October 30, 2024
- Mask Required Performance: November 3, 2024
- English Open Captions: November 7, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
- Teen Night: November 8, 2024
- ASL & Audio Described Performance: November 16, 2024
- Student Matinee: November 21, 2024

This season, "Primary Trust" is proudly sponsored by Associate Sponsors Jack Almo, Alyssa Drew, and Josh Ulmer, Private Wealth Advisors at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Don't miss this extraordinary production that promises to be both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Seattle Rep

Do you have the courage to change? In Eboni Booth’s absorbing, funny, and ultimately stunning new play—the New York Times Critic’s Pick and “pretty darn near to a perfect play” (Tim Teeman, Daily Beast)—William Jackson Harper (The Good Place) heads a remarkable company, directed by Knud Adams, as Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker facing a world he’s long avoided. The Observer says, “it will restore your faith in theatre’s elemental storytelling powers.”

Eboni Booth

Events

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Sep 12 - Oct 11, 2025

Primary Trust · SpeakEasy Stage

Oct 24 - Nov 21, 2024

Primary Trust · Seattle Repertory Theatre

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