PRIMARY
TRUST

Apr 23
-May 10

Primary Trust

By Eboni Booth

April 23 – May 10, 2026

Studio Two
Riffe Center Theatres

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A New York Times Critic's Pick and Pulitzer Prize-winner

Eboni Booth's absorbing, funny, and deeply moving Primary Trust is a "pretty darn near perfect play" (Daily Beast).

PT Brian Jabari 3 — Jabari Ikenna Johnson (KENNETH) and Brian C. Gray (BERT)

House Center wp2 — Scenic rendering by Katherine Simon

Kenneth is a man with a routine. He spends his days working at the local bookstore and his evenings sipping two-for-one Mai Tais at the tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. When the bookstore closes, Kenneth’s world is turned upside down and he must find the courage to face his biggest fear: change. Don't miss this touching story of new beginnings and the transformational power of friendship.

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Showtimes

Thursdays 
7:30pm

Fridays & Saturdays 
8:00pm

Sundays 
2:00pm

Pay-What-You-Want Preview Performances will be Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24.

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Runtime 
Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission

PT Geoff Jabari — Geoffrey Nelson* (CLAY/SAM/LE POUSSELET BARTENDER) and Jabari Ikenna Johnson (KENNETH)

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Post-Show Panels and Talkbacks

APRIL 26 – TIKI CULTURE

Tiki, Nostalgia & Escape

Join us for a post-show conversation exploring the history and cultural impact of Tiki—from mid-century icons like the Kahiki to the role of immersive spaces today. How do atmosphere, ritual, and nostalgia shape the way we experience the world? Featuring Doug Motz, this conversation invites reflection on escapism, storytelling, and the environments we create to feel transported, connected, and at ease.

MAY 3 – MENTAL HEALTH, LONELINESS & BLACK MEN

Connection, Isolation & Being Seen

This conversation centers mental health, loneliness, and the lived experiences of Black men navigating emotional life in a world that doesn’t always make space for vulnerability. Join us for an honest, grounded dialogue about connection, support, and what it means to be fully seen. Featuring Dr. Melissa Briggs-Phillips, Donte Woods Spikes, and Nycholas Partee, this talkback invites reflection, care, and community.

MAY 10 – LIFE TRANSITIONS

Change, Loss & Finding Your Way

Life rarely moves in straight lines. This post-show conversation explores how we navigate transitions—career changes, grief, identity shifts, and new beginnings. What helps us move forward when the path is unclear? How do we rediscover ourselves along the way? Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on resilience, growth, and the power of connection during times of change. We will welcome Danielle Willis, Schlaine Hutchins, and Troy Anthony Harris to help us lead the conversation.

The Creative Team

Director
Leda Hoffmann

Scenic and Props Designer
Katherine Simon

Lighting Designer
Kelsey Gallagher

Costume Designer
Angelina Herin

Sound Designer
Dave Wallingford

Stage Manager
Jackie Benedict*

Assistant Stage Manager
Ellie Price

*Appearing through an agreement between this theatre and Actors’ Equity Association.

The Cast

Jabari Ikenna Johnson

KENNETH

Brooklynn Grace

CORINNA/WALLY'S WAITER/BANK CUSTOMERS

Brian C. Gray

BERT

Geoffrey Nelson*

CLAY/SAM/LE POUSSELET BARTENDER

PRIMARYTRUST

Apr 23 -May 10