By Eboni Booth
Directed by Malkia Stampley

 

Sweet, poetic and moving.”
Chicago Tribune

October 5 - November 3, 2024 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

Around 1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission

Primary Trust

An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment.

Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old longtime bookstore worker, who is perfectly content with his after-work routine: a mai tai (or two) at the local tiki bar. But when his employer decides to close the store, Kenneth must also turn the page and choose a new direction—including some daring steps into a world he has evaded. BOLD Artistic Producer Malkia Stampley makes her Goodman directing debut with this “tender, delicately detailed portrait” (The New York Times) about new beginnings.

Recommended for ages 12+

Primary Trust contains adult language and descriptions of childhood trauma. 


Cheers! There’s still time to experience Primary Trust, the production audiences are calling “so creative.” On stage through November 3 only, enjoy this joyful scene and get tickets to experience this “moving” new play for yourself.

According to audiences, Primary Trust is an “excellent play [with] excellent performances.” On stage through November 3 only, don’t miss your chance to experience this “profound” production.

“Love is very good”…and so is this production of Primary Trust. But don’t take our word for it, watch this official montage and see for yourselves. On stage through November 3!

Primary Trust: (L-R) Charles Andrew Gardner and Namir Smallwood. Photo by Liz Lauren.

Primary Trust: (L-R): Namir Smallwood and Charles Andrew Gardner. Photo by Liz Lauren.

Primary Trust: (L-R) Christiana Clark, Namir Smallwood and Charles Andrew Gardner.

Primary Trust: (L-R) Fred Zimmerman, Charles Andrew Gardner and Namir Smallwood.

Primary Trust: (L-R) Namir Smallwood and Christiana Clark.

The cast explores this exciting new production, their relationship with each other and what it means to be a good friend.

Director, Malkia Stampley, describes why she fell in love with this 2024 Pulitzer Prize-Winning play and why you will too.

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