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* *TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CONNECTIONWITHPRIMARY TRUSTPRIMARY TRUSTby Eboni 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* [image: __tpx__]