Primary Trust
by Austin Playhouse
Sep. 11 - Oct. 04
Thursdays-Sundays
Welcome friend, you are right on time!
Kenneth has everything he needs: a job he loves, his best friend Bert, and daily mai tais at Wally’s. It’s a comforting, secure routine — until he finds himself unemployed. With Bert’s encouragement, Kenneth applies to be a teller at Primary Trust Bank. Thriving at work, he slowly begins to open his heart to new people and possibilities. But when newfound rhythms threaten his friendship with Bert, Kenneth must face his past before he can fully embrace his future.Currently one of the most produced plays in the country right now, Primary Trust is an intimate and heartwarming story of friendship, resilience, and the search for human connection that shines a spotlight on the small moments that make life worthwhile.
Ben Wolfe directs. “On my first reading of Primary Trust, I felt a deep kinship with Kenneth—living a structured life, comfortable in his routines, and struggling to connect with others when those routines are suddenly changed. I was immediately struck by the depth of its simplicity: exploring the human experience, finding meaning in the ebb and flow of ordinary life, and inviting us to see how small acts of kindness, patience, and community can transform a life,” said Wolfe. “I think now is the right time to tell this story because it offers the perfect antidote when we're feeling overwhelmed—by the world, the news, or life itself. It’s exactly the kind of story that I love to tell at Austin Playhouse: intimate, deeply human, and full of hope.”
Directed by Associate Artistic Director Ben Wolfe. The additional creative team includes Glenda Wolfe as costume designer: Mark Novick as lighting designer; Mike Toner as scenic designer; Robert S. Fisher as sound designer; Barry Miller as stage manager; and Kollin Clarke as assistant stage manager.
Content Advisory: Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted.
Primary Trust
by Eboni Booth
Austin Playhouse
September 11 - October 04, 2026
September 11–October 4, 2026
Thurs – Sat at 7:30 p.m. | Sun at 2:00 p.m.
Austin Playhouse (West Campus location) | 405 West 22nd St. | Austin TX 78705
Tickets start at $38 with Pick-Your-Price Thursdays at $26 and Half-Price Student Tickets. Group discounts are available for parties of 10+. Group inquiries can be made atboxoffice@austinplayhouse.com. Single tickets on sale now at austinplayhouse.com/primarytrust.
Free street parking is available with paid parking conveniently located one block away at the UT Co-Op Parking Garage at 2214 San Antonio St. Reserved parking is available through SpotHero. More information on parking options can be found at austinplayhouse.com/directions
