Primary Trust
- February 26, 2026 / Thursday 7:00PM
- February 27, 2026 / Friday 8:00PM Ladies Night
- February 28, 2026 / Saturday 4:00PM Community Night
- March 01, 2026 / Sunday 2:00PM Closing
Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eboni Booth’s hilarious and heartwarming play offers up a modern, tiki-lit homage to slices of Americana such as Our Town, Harvey, and It's a Wonderful Life. Kenneth’s predictable life—Mai Tais at his favorite bar and a steady job at a local bookstore—begins to unravel, forcing him to confront a childhood loss and the uncertainties of adulthood. With guidance from an imaginary friend, a kind waitress, and a splash of liquid courage, he discovers that trust, love, and friendship—much like the perfect Mai Tai—are best mixed in unexpected ways.
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Cast
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Kenneth - Gregory Fenner* Bert - Ronald L. Conner* Corrina/Wally’s Waiter/Bank Customers - Kierra Bunch* Clay/Sam/Le Pousselet Bartender - Alan Knoll* Wally's Keyboardist/Musician - Jermaine Manor
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Creative Team
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Director - Tyrone Phillips
Scenic Designer - Sotirios Livaditis
Costume Designer - Shevaré Perry
Lighting Designer - Jason Lynch
Sound Designer - Connor Wang
Composer - Jermaine Manor
Casting Director - Becca McCracken, CSA
Webster Assistant Director - Zachary Stefaniak
Stage Manager - Shannon B. Sturgis
Assistant Stage Manager - Kentrell Jamison
Production Assistant - Ginny Pisoni -
Digital Program
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Saint Louis Art Museum Tours
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February 8, 1:00-2:00pm Welcome Desk,
Sculpture Hall, Saint Louis Art MuseumJoin a guided tour of SLAM’s collection inspired by the 2024 Pulitzer Winner for Drama, Primary Trust, that examines themes of childhood trauma, nostalgia, and the search for balance between friendships and loneliness.
Free; no reservations required.
This tour is an excellent way to enhance understanding of the production and to reflect on the connections between visual art and theater. Groups are limited to 15 participants per educator.
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Saint Louis County Library Resource List
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Love Primary Trust and hungry for more content? Enjoy similar book, film, and music recommendations from our partners at the Saint Louis County Library.
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Shuttle to The Rep
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February 22 at 2:00pm; Shuttle departs the library at 1:15pm.
Florissant Valley Branch Library, 195 New Florissant Rd.
Board the shuttle bus at the SLCL-Florissant Valley Branch Library location shortly after 1:00pm and journey to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for the 2:00pm Sunday matinee performance. This service is perfect for theatre lovers who want to enjoy our captivating performances without the hassle of driving. Shuttle bus riders can expect insights into the making of each show and lively group conversations post-performance.
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Run Time & Content Trasparency
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This production runs 90 minutes with no intermission.
Primary Trust contains adult language and descriptions of childhood trauma. Recommended ages: 12 and up