2024 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Primary Trust
An Inventive and Touching New Play
Baltimore, MD – Everyman Theatre is thrilled to present Primary Trust, a compelling new play that delves into themes of personal identity and human relationships. This production is onstage from February 2 to March 2.
Written by Pulitzer Prize- winning playwright and actor Eboni Booth, Primary Trust has garnered critical acclaim and captivated audiences, swiftly becoming one of the most produced plays nationwide. Everyman Theatre is thrilled to present its own production to the Baltimore community.
” Eboni Booth is a gift to the American theater. Her storytelling is simple, yet poetic and filled with meticulously crafted characters,” states Founder, Artistic Director, Vincent M. Lancisi, “This play offers us something we all need right now, an open-hearted view of the world and friendship during an especially anxious and divisive time. I am deeply moved by her work and thrilled to share it with our audience”.
Primary Trust follows Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore employee in a quaint upstate New York town. Kenneth enjoys his evenings at the local tiki bar, sipping Mai Tais with his best friend, Bert. When he unexpectedly loses his job, Kenneth is forced to confront long-avoided challenges, leading to transformative and heartwarming outcomes. This extraordinary new work tells a moving story of fresh starts, old and new friendships, and the courage to see the world in a new light
Reginald L. Douglas, Artistic Director, Mosaic Theater Company (Crumbs from the Table of Joy) returns to Everyman to direct this production, with a creative team including Paige Hathaway (Set Design), David Burdick (Resident Costume Designer), Harold F. Burgess II (Resident Lighting Design), Lewis Shaw (Resident Fights and Intimacy), Kathy Ruvina (Sound Design), and Molly Prunty (Stage Manager).
“I am thrilled to return to Everyman to direct this magical play”, director, Reginald L. Douglasremarks,” I am overwhelmed with a tremendous amount of gratitude to be part of this journey. Working with this incredible cast, designers, and Everyman staff fills me with excitement and deep emotion. This play is like a warm hug, capturing the essence of our shared human experience.”
The cast features Andreá Bellamore (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Corinna, Wally’s waiter, and bank customers. Everyman welcomes newcomers RJ Brown (13 Reasons Why, Netflix) as Kenneth, and Louis E. Davis (We Own This City, HBO) as Bert, and Everyman Resident Company member, Jefferson A. Russell (Crumbs from the Table of Joy) as Sam and Clay.
There are 31 scheduled performances, starting with a special Pay-What-You-Choose Performance on Sunday, February 2. Weekday and weekend performances run through Sunday, March 2. Tickets start at $45, with accessible Pay-What-You-Choose seats available for every performance.
Primary Trust
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas
Onstage February 2 – March 2, 2025
Tickets are on sale now at everymantheatre.org or by contacting the box office at boxoffice@everymantheatre.org or calling 410.752.2208. Standard box office hours are Monday through Friday 12pm-5pm and closed on Saturday and Sunday. In addition: The Box Office will open 2 hours prior to every performance.
Special Opportunities
- Sunday, February 2, 7PM- Pay-What-You-Choose: This final dress rehearsal will be open to the public the Sunday before preview performances begin. General Admission seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Click here for more information.
- Sunday, February 2, 5:30PM – TNT (Theatre Night for Teens): A social event for high-school aged students who want to see a play and meet other teens interested in theatre. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for dinner, inside access to the show, pre- and post-show discussions with production artists. All TNT events are $20. More details here.
- Tues- Thurs, February 4/5/6,7PM- Preview Performances; Be among the first audiences to see Primary Trust during one of our three preview performances.
- Wednesday, February19, 1PM –Midweek Matinee: Perfect opportunity for a midweek treat for students, colleagues, or any theater lover.
- Thursday, February 20– Cast Conversation: Ticket holders are invited to stay after the performance and meet the cast in a 30-minute facilitated talk back.
- Sunday, February 23 – Childcare Matinee: The Everyman Theatre Education and Community Engagement staff will provide childcare for children ages 3 – 12 during the show. Pricing starts at only $20 per child. Take a moment to relax and enjoy a show knowing your child is safe and having a wonderful time with an Everyman Theatre Teaching Artist! Learn more about Everyman’s childcare matinee service here.
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Eboni Booth is a writer and actor from New York City. Her plays include Primary Trust (Roundabout Theatre) and Paris (Atlantic Theater). For television, she has written for Hulu’s We Were the Lucky Ones and HBO Max’s Julia. As an actor, Eboni has appeared in productions at Playwrights Horizons, LCT3, Manhattan Theater Club, Ars Nova, WP Theater, Page 73, Soho Rep., Clubbed Thumb, and more. Eboni is a resident playwright at New Dramatists and the recipient of a Steinberg Playwright Award, a Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting, and a John Gassner award. She is a graduate of Juilliard’s playwriting program and the University of Vermont.
ABOUT EVERYMAN THEATRE
Everyman Theatre, a professional Equity Theatre company in Baltimore’s Bromo Arts District. Founded in 1990 by Vincent M. Lancisi, a Resident Company of Artists, its mission is to offer transformative, accessible theatre experiences. Led by Lancisi and Managing Director Marissa LaRose, Everyman values people, community, and excellence, fostering meaningful connections and supporting local artists through diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Everyman Theatre is supported in part by Lead Corporate Sponsor Gallagher, Evelius, and Jones, LLP and in part by grants from Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City, and The Mayor’s Office of Recovery, The Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), The Citizens of Baltimore County, and The Shubert Foundation.