PRIMARY TRUST

by Eboni Booth

Directed by Jeffrey Marc Alkins

featuring Malik J. Ali, Ryan Cooper, Kayland Jordan & Calvin M. Thompson

Kenneth is a creature of comforting habits. For twenty years, his days have looked exactly the same: working at a quiet suburban used bookstore, and spending his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. But when the bookstore unexpectedly closes, Kenneth's perfectly ordered world is shaken up, forcing him to step out of his comfort zone and open his heart to the world around him. This quietly devastating, funny, and deeply tender play is an exquisite look at resilience and the small, brave leaps it takes to start over.

October 30 - November 8, 2026 at the HHPS Main Street Theatre

3000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island.

2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner!

“Beautifully written... a 95-minute, intermission-less, buffed-to-gleaming jewel.” - The Daily Beast

Talkback Dates:  October 31st, November 1st, 6th, and 8th

Lean is excited to partner with Emry’s Bookshop in our commitment to supporting independent bookstores and the spaces that bring us together, through storytelling and performance. 

In Primary Trust, a local independent bookstore is a huge part of our main character’s journey. Read beyond the play to discover the art of connection with a selection of books specially curated by the Emry’s team - on display and available for purchase in the Lean lobby at our upcoming performances!