Primary Trust
May 2, 2025
2024 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER

MAY 2 – MAY 25
NEUHAUS THEATRE
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Niegel Smith
Experience the tender journey of old friends Kenneth and Bert as they sip on mai tais at the local tiki bar. When Kenneth’s longtime job ends, he is forced to push past his boundaries and reconcile with his past. Witness the intimate moments as you are drawn into a world where every choice matters and every connection holds the power to change lives.
“this play is both timely and relevant”
Houston Chronicle
“lovely cast and lively direction by Niegel Smith”
Houston Press
“This story is really about connection”
Houston Press
An interview with playwright Eboni Booth about fast writing, big feelings, and mai tais
American Theatre
An imaginary friend and losing a job help a man break free from his comfort zone in Primary Trust
Houston Public Media
Michelle Elaine talks about Primary Trust and how she can be 17 people in 90 minutes!
BroadwayWorld Houston






Accessibility
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Sunday, May 11, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
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Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 PM
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org. |
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Sunday, May 25, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section West, Rows D-F, Seats 1-7 |
Listen to The Playlist
Welcome to Wally’s! Listen to Sound Designer Megan Culley’s curated playlist inspired by the tiki bar in Primary Trust.
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Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize winning Primary Trust contains themes of death and some language. |
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Flashing lights, Strobe Lights, and Haze will be used during the performance. |
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Primary Trust runs approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission. |
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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
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Read the program. |
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Listen to the playlist. |
TALKS & EVENTS
Pre-Show Alley Chats
Sunday, May 4, before the 2:00 PM show
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Tuesday, May 6, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, May 13, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, May 20, after the 7:30 PM show
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.
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