NC Stage Company

Primary Trust

Mar. 24th — Apr. 11th, 2027

Primary Trust by Eboni Booth. This show is apart of NC Stage's 2026/27 Season.

DRAMA | COMEDY | HEART

Kenneth has his routine, and his routine suits him just fine. Bookstore by day, mai-tais at his favorite tiki bar by night — what more could a person need?

When Kenneth is unexpectedly laid off, the walls of the life he’s carefully constructed start to close in, and he’s forced to reckon with everything he’s been quietly avoiding: connection, vulnerability, and the terrifying possibility of something new. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is funny, precise, and quietly devastating — a play about what it costs to keep the world at arm’s length, and what it might feel like to finally let it in.

Know Before You Go (runtime, parking, etc.)

Runtime: Coming soon!

Lobby: The NC Stage lobby and concessions area will open one hour before showtime for your convenience.

Parking: Two Asheville city parking decks are located less than two blocks from the theatre. The Rankin Parking Garage is just past the theatre on the same side of Walnut Street. Harrah’s Cherokee Center Parking Garage is across the street. Street parking in downtown Asheville is free after 6pm and on Sundays.

About the Playwright

Coming Soon!

Meet the Cast and Production Team

Coming Soon!

Ticket Pricing, Discounts, Special Events

All tickets for Primary Trust follow our tiered pricing system and will be available for pick-up at Will Call on the day of the show.

  • Regular Adult Tickets: $30.50 – $57.50 (including fees but not including tax; depending on chosen seat)
  • Student Tickets: $18.50 (including fees but not including tax; 18 and under/college and graduate students with student ID)
  • Choose Your Price Nights: All seats choose your price starting at $18.50 (including fees but not including tax):
    • Wednesday, March 24th @ 7:30pm
    • Thursday, March 25th @ 7:30pm
    • Friday, March 26th @ 7:30pm
  • Opening Night Champagne Toast: following the performance on Saturday, March 27th, 2027
  • Post Show Conversation: following the matinee performance on Friday, April 2nd, 2027
  • This show IS part of the 2026-27 Season Pass! You may use your subscriber code to book tickets at the link below or call the box office at 828-239-0263
  • Discounts are available for the following groups – Please call the box office for details and to book these tickets!
    • educators and education support staff,
    • health care professionals and first responders,
    • members of the food and beverage union, and
    • veterans and active duty military members.
Show Date and Time Information

Performances of Primary Trust will be held on the days and times listed below. The lobby and concessions area will open one hour prior to showtime. Concessions may be taken into the theatre during the performance.

March 24th – April 11th, 2027

Evening Performances:

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays @ 7:30pm

Friday, March 26th @ 7:30pm

Matinee Performances:

Sundays at 2:00pm

Friday, April 2nd @ 2:00pm
Saturday, April 3rd @ 2:00pm

Friday, April 9th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, April 10th @ 2:00pm

 

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This show is part of the 2026-27 Season Pass
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...or call us at (828) 239-0263. We’re here to help!

NC Stage Company
(828) 239-0263

15 Stage Lane
Asheville, NC 28801
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