[NEohioPAL] Cleveland Play House Presents Primary Trust

[Geoffrey Short]

This moving, hope‑filled play follows one man’s journey from isolation to
genuine belonging — and invites you to reflect on your own along the way.

Explore interactive lobby moments designed to spark conversation, deepen
understanding of today’s loneliness epidemic, and bring theater lovers
together in meaningful, memorable ways. It’s theater that doesn’t just
entertain — it connects.
*CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE EXPLORES THE*


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BoothDirected by Sideeq HeardFebruary 8 - March 1 , 202 6Outcalt
Theatre(CLEVELAND, OH )* - Cleveland Play House (CPH) presents the 2024
Pulitzer Prize winning play *Primary Trust* by Eboni Booth from Sunday,
February 8 through Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the Outcalt Theatre at
Playhouse Square.

*ABOUT THE PLAY*
“This is the story of a friendship. Of how I got a new job. A story of love
and balance and time.” So begins Kenneth’s tale of finding a new job and
discovering new beginnings, new friends, and new hopes. Absorbing, funny,
and deeply moving —it’s no wonder that *Primary Trust* is one of the most
popular plays in the country. It is a gentle, quietly powerful play about
Kenneth, a soft ‑spoken bookstore clerk whose carefully ordered life
unravels when he
loses his job. As he’s nudged toward new possibilities —including an
unexpected opportunity at the local bank —Kenneth begins to open himself to
connection and discovers that even small acts of trust can reshape a life.

Director Sideeq Heard explains “*Primary Trust* speaks to those who have
been othered, whose humanity has too often been overlooked. Kenneth’s
journey mirrors the isolation and loneliness many of us have learned to
cope with in the modern world, particularly in the age of smartphones and
social media. Despite the protagonist ’s trauma and fear, Eboni Booth’s
vivid language, and use of the fourth wall reminds us of the power of
vulnerability as a vessel for connection.”

"I'm thrilled to bring this beautiful, Tony-award winning play to
Cleveland,” adds Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael
Barakiva. “*Primary
Trust* is the perfect kind of feel -good story that is guaranteed to bring
joy to people in the new year."

*Primary Trust* features Debo Balogun * (Kenneth), Carl Hendrick Louis *
(Bert),
Christopher M. Bohan* (Clay/Sam), Brianna Miller (Corrina/Ensemble), Adam
Ortega (Le Pousselet Bartender/Ensemble, u/s Clay /Sam), Meredith Nelson
(ensemble), and Byron Johnson (understudy Kenneth/Bert).

The creative team includes Director Sideeq Heard, Scenic Designer Raul
Abrego, Costume Designer Suwatana “Pla” Rockland, Lighting Designer Aja M.
Jackson, Sound Designer DJ Potts, Movement Coordinator Eliza Ladd Schwarz,
Assistant Lighting Designer Paul Jonathan Davis, Stage Manager John
Godbout, Production Assistant Camille Henderson, and Casting by Calleri
Jensen Davis .

Managing Director Rachel L. Fink adds “*Primary Trust*, winner of the 2024
Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is the kind of play that reminds you why live
theatre matters. It is funny, tender, and deeply human, and it stays with
you long after you leave the theatre. In a moment when so many people are
craving connection, this is a production audiences won’t want to miss.”

*Primary Trust* is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on
behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

*PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE*
Performances run Sunday, February 8 through Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the
Outcalt Theatre at Playhouse Square. Performance times are Wednesday
through Sunday at 7:30 PM, with weekend matinees on Saturdays and Sundays
at 2:00 PM.
Pay What You Will tickets are available for Sunday evening performances,
making it easier than ever to experience the magic of live theatre.

For tickets and more information, visit clevelandplayhouse.com or call the
Box Office at 216.241.6000. Tickets are on sale now and are expected to
sell quickly.

**Member, Actors Equity Association*


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