WISCONSIN PREMIERE
Primary Trust
September 4-21, 2025
WRITTEN BY Eboni Booth
DIRECTED BY Mikael Burke
“An utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play.” — The Daily Beast
A story of reinvention wrapped in humor and heart.
Kenneth has never needed much: a steady job, a quiet routine, and a mai tai (or two) with his best friend. But when life pulls the rug out from under him, Kenneth is forced to step beyond the familiar and into the unknown. What he discovers is a world richer and more expansive than he ever imagined. This 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner and whimsical new comedy reminds us that sometimes, the smallest steps lead to the most extraordinary transformations.
Overture Center
for the Arts
About the show
Runtime:
Est. 90 minutes
No intermission
Performance Dates:
September 4-21, 2025
Age Recommendations:
Ages 13+
Content advisory >
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.
We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast
James Carrington
KennethTerry Bell
BertLachrisa Grandberry
Corrina, et alSam D. White
Clay, et alCreative Team
Chris Dunham
Scenic DesignerMaaz Ahmed
Lighting DesignerKaren Brown-Larimore
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Sound Designer & ComposerAbbi Hess
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