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Primary Trust at McCarter Theatre Center
Dates: 5/9/2025 - 5/25/2025
📍 Theatre: McCarter Theatre Center
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Primary Trust, Eboni Booth's 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, makes its debut at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, running from May 9 to May 25. Directed by Timothy Douglas, the story follows Kenneth, a shy bookstore worker faced with an unexpected job loss that forces him to reevaluate his life and make meaningful connections. The cast includes DeShawn Harold Mitchell, Shane Taylor, Lilian Oben, and Peter Bisgaier, who bring to life this heartfelt exploration of starting over and embracing change.
Cast and Creative Team for Primary Trust at McCarter Theatre Center
Cast
DeShawn Harold Mitchell
Kenneth
Shane Taylor
Bert
Lilian Oben
Ensemble
Peter Bisgaier
Ensemble
CJ Stewart
Ensemble
Jeff Trainor
Ensemble
Jalisa Williams
Ensemble
Creative Team
Trevor Bowen
Costume Design
Alexandria Griner
Assistant Stage Manager
Alison Cote
Production Stage Manager
Martavius Parrish
Associate Director
Tatiana Godfrey
Dramaturg
Stephanie Klapper, CSA
Casting Director
Melanie Chen Cole
Sound Design
Peter Maradudin
Lighting Design
Tony Cisek
Scenic Design
Timothy Douglas
Director
News About Primary Trust at McCarter Theatre Center
December 01, 2025
PRIMARY TRUST Opens Tomorrow At McCarter Theatre
May 08, 2025 McCarter Theatre Center will conclude its 2024–2025 season with Primary Trust, the tender and widely acclaimed play by Eboni Booth, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere and More Announced for McCarter 2024-2025 Theatre Series
March 26, 2024 Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.About the Theatre
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