PRIMARY TRUST

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA

PRIMARY TRUST

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January 22 - February 9, 2025

By Eboni Booth
Directed by Melissa Crespo

In a small town just east of Rochester, 38-year-old Kenneth has a good job, a great boss, and Bert, the best friend a guy could ask for. But his boss is moving to Florida, the bookstore he works at is closing, and Bert? Well, he's imaginary. As he confronts the traumas that led to his isolated existence, Kenneth must tend to old wounds, forge new friendships, and let go of the things he no longer needs. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama, Eboni Booth's Primary Trust is a hopeful story about modern loneliness, the heroism of everyday kindness, and the joy of finding community in the most unlikely of places.

“a feel-right play that understands the fragility of trust, love, and contentment"
– Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard

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CONTENT WARNING

Primary Trust contains scenes depicting alcohol use.

Please note: Herbal cigarettes and raw almonds will be used in this production.

SENSORY TRIGGER LIST

BEFORE YOU SEE THE SHOW: There are moments in this production that might be intense for some audience members. Below is a list so you can be ready for when they happen. The numbers refer to the approximate times each moment occurs during the production.

TIME: 1:16:17
Ken has a strong emotional panic reaction at the bank.

Garrett Turner in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Garrett Turner, Bjorn DuPaty, and Paul Deboy in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Eunice Woods and Garrett Turner in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Garrett Turner and Bjorn DuPaty in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Garrett Turner, Bjorn DuPaty, and Eunice Woods in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Armando Gutierrez, Garrett Turner, Paul Deboy and Eunice Woods in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Garrett Turner and Eunice Woods in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Garrett Turner and Paul Deboy in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

Meet the “Primary Trust” Community

In Cranberry, NY, you are always right on time. Take some time to get to know the team bringing the "Primary Trust" community to life at Syracuse Stage.

SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

Syracuse Stage sets aside a limited number of tickets (76 total) for the M&T Bank Pay-What-You-Will Program.
Tickets are available for performances January 22 – 26 while supplies last.
Pay-What-You-Will tickets must be claimed in person at the Box Office or by phone on the day of the desired performance, subject to availability.
Box Office hours:
Wed – Fri, 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat - Sun, 12 – 7:30 PM

CALL 315-443-3275
Free for ticket holders, an hour before curtain. Join cast members, and guest speakers to learn more about the show you’re about to see.
January 26 @ 1:00 PM
February 1 @ 1:00 PM
February 6 @ 6:30 PM
An insightful pre-show lecture series free for ticket holders.
January 29 @ 1:00 PM
Rochele Royster, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of art therapy in the Department of Creative Arts Therapy at Syracuse University.
After seeing the show, bring your questions to a post show discussion led by a member of Stage’s artistic staff with the show’s creative team. Talk backs are included with the purchase of the evening’s performance. (free for ticket holders)
February 2, following the 7:30 PM performance
Join us for pre-show trivia and pizza. Free for ticket holders. Registration required. Limited spots available.
January 23 @ 6:00 PM
Registration link will be available at a later date.
Sensory Friendly and Sensory Friendly+ Performances provide a welcoming environment that lets all patrons enjoy themselves freely without judgment or inhibition.
February 4 @ 7:30 PM
Join us for a pre-show social event. Discounts may vary.
January 30 @ 6:30 PM
Screens are placed to the side of the stage where the dialogue will display.
January 29 @ 2:00 PM
February 4 @ 7:30 PM
February 8 @ 7:30 PM
February 9 @ 2:00 PM
American Sign Language interpreters will sign for these performances.
February 1 @ 2:00 PM
For those who are visually impaired. Those who need it, will be given a headset in which a staff member will describe the actions taking place in the show. Descriptions start 30 minutes prior to show. This is not disruptive to other patrons.
February 8 @ 2:00 PM
Mary Chase’s classic comedy, which tells the story of a good-natured man whose best friend is an invisible six-foot-tall rabbit, served a major inspiration for playwright Eboni Booth’s “Primary Trust.”
More information
Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 PM

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