PRIMARY TRUST
by Eboni Booth
Syracuse Stage
24/25 Season
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.
Photo Credit: Brenna Merrit
Cast
Paul Deboy, Bjorn DuPaty, Armando Gutierrez, Garrett Turner, Eunice Woods
The Team
Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Design) | Carmen M. Martinez (Costume Design) | Alejandro Fajardo (Lighting Design) | Armando Gutierrez (Composer) | Jacqueline R. Herter (Sound Design) | Gama Valle, Bass/Valle (Casting) | Kristine Schlachter (Stage Manager) | Gabriela “Gabby” Nuñez (Assistant Scenic Designer)
"This quiet gut-punch of a play, which won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama, is evidence that the slightest of stories, impeccably told, can still hook audiences weary from too much scrolling, bingeing, and worrying about world events.