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MOE & JACK ROUSE and RANDOLPH WADSWORTH present
PRIMARY TRUST
- By Eboni Booth
- Directed by Timothy Douglas
FEB. 1 – 23, 2025
MOE AND JACK'S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE
MOE & JACK ROUSE and RANDOLPH WADSWORTH present
FEB. 1 – 23, 2025
MOE AND JACK'S PLACE — THE ROUSE THEATRE
Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! Written with profound affection for the hero at its center, Primary Trust is an achingly beautiful, modern-day tale that will restore your faith in others. Meet Kenneth, a shy, Black 38-year-old man who sells books by day and drinks mai tais with his best friend Bert by night. When Kenneth is suddenly laid off from his job, the walls of his comfortable, predictable life start to crumble. The transformation gives way to remarkable revelations as Kenneth finds kindness and friendship in unlikely places. Hailed by critics as “utterly absorbing” (The Daily Beast) and “wonderfully vivid” (The New York Times), this recent off-Broadway hit paints a heartening portrait of a life that’s far from simple.
Primary Trust is recommended for older teenage and adult audiences. The characters navigate life’s complexities with very strong adult language and mature themes including childhood trauma, alcohol use and mental health issues.
Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.
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Join Black influencers, leaders and tastemakers for an incredible evening of entertainment that highlights Black voices and stories. Gather pre-show for conversation from 6 – 7 p.m. and enjoy an ArtTalk with members of the artistic team after the performance. The evening recognizes The DAD Initiative (dadinitiative.com) for its important work in the community. Cash bar. Open to all with tickets to that evening’s performance.
(Formerly Meet the Artists), stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.
Pay What You Can performances are an additional way we try to make live theatre accessible to those who otherwise might not be able to attend our shows. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 513-421-3888 or in person beginning at noon, day of the performance only. Tickets are subject to availability.
Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.
Each Rouse Theatre production offers one signed ASL performance during the show's run.
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