Primary Trust

by Eboni Booth

Directed by Michael A. Newcomer

Every night after work, Kenneth meets his best friend Bert for mai tais at Wally's, his favorite tiki bar. It's a simple life — but it's his. Then, without warning, Kenneth loses the only job he's ever known and is forced out into a world he's spent his whole life quietly avoiding. What happens next is funny, heartbreaking, and completely unexpected.

Eboni Booth's Pulitzer Prize-winning play asks what it really means to be lonely in a world where we're more connected than ever — and what it takes to finally let the world in. At a time when so many of us are craving real connection, Primary Trust is the kind of story that reminds you why we go to the theater.

Don't miss Crescent City Stage's stunning production — the Regional Premiere of Primary Trust — performing for three weekends only at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans in the heart of the Warehouse District. This is the only place in New Orleans you can see it, and it won't be here long.

May 7 - 24, 2026

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street

Meet the Cast

  • Jarrod Smith*

  • Doug Spearman*

  • Nicole Collins

  • Mark Cosby

  • Steve Gilliland

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

Special Events

  • COMMUNITY PREVIEW NIGHT

    Thursday, May 7th

    $25 Tickets

  • OPENING NIGHT PARTY

    Friday, May 8th

  • MOTHER'S DAY

    Sunday, May 10th

    Bring your mom to the 2:30pm Matinée and get a free glass of champagne

  • CAST TALKBACK

    Sunday, May 17th

    Join the cast after the 2:30pm matinée.

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