Primary Trust

When Kenneth’s longtime job ends, he is forced to push past his boundaries and reconcile with his past.

BLUEBARN THEATRE Presents:

Primary Trust

2024 Pulitzer Prize Winner

By Eboni Booth

March 26 - April 19, 2026

Directed by Kathy Tyree

Experience the tender journey of old friends Kenneth and Bert as they sip on mai tais at the local tiki bar. When Kenneth’s longtime job ends, he is forced to push past his boundaries and reconcile with his past. Witness the intimate moments as you are drawn into a world where every choice matters and every connection holds the power to change lives.

Cast:

Kenneth: Brendan Brown, Bert: Raydell Cordell III, Corrina/Ensemble: Aisha Lomax, Sam/Clay/Ensemble: Scott Working, Reginald(Piano Dude): Dennis Collins

Creatives:

Producing Artistic Director: Susan Clement, Stage Manager: Nic Jansen, Assistant Stage Manager: Maggie Carolus, Scenic Designer: Tim Combs , Lighting Designer: Mason Nicks, Sound Designer: Bill Kirby, Props Designer: Amy Reiner, Costume Designer: Denise Ervin, Sound Board Op: Mindy Cotner, Scenic Artist: Craig Lee, Master Carpenter: Shane Staiger

Performances & Tickets

March 26 - April 19, 2026

Thurs-Sat @ 7:30pm | Sun March 29th & April 19th @ 2:00p | Sun April 12th @ 6:00p

ASL Performance: Friday, April 10th, 2026

Audio Description available on request.

General Admission ($45), Educator | Healthcare | Military ($40), BLUCREW ($30) purchase tickets here or by calling the box office Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm @ 402-345-1576

Avoid eventbrite fees for paid tickets by calling our box office. A 3% surcharge will be added for credit card payments by phone or in person, no additional fees if paid by debit card. No Refunds Available.

Primary Trust is generously sponsored by Bruce Reneaud & Kerry Dobson, Fran & Rich Juro

Ages 16+ Contains some mature content and themes.

Engagement Events

BLUEBARN’s Engagement and Access initiatives are made possible in part by the Adah and Leon Millard Foundation.

Afterwords: Post-Show Chat with Cast & Creatives: Welcome friend. You’re right on time.
Saturday, March 28 | Directly following the showLocation: BLUEBARN Theatre | Moderator: Carrie Nath

“This is a story of friendship. A story of love and balance and time. And the smallest of chances.” Welcome to Primary Trust. Join the cast & creatives as they delve into this tale of the courage it takes to find strength through vulnerability. Of the ways in which we cope. Of the power of letting go. Of acceptance. And, what it takes to Belong. When even the smallest of chances can lead to the biggest of discoveries.

It’s Tiki Time! A Pre-show Performance with the UNO Goodrich Scholars

Thursday, April 2 | 6:30pm

Location: BLUEBARN Stage | Host: Carrie Nath

The workday is done, and now it’s time to unwind. Hawaiian tunes drift through the air, exotic drinks are in hand, and stories begin to flow. Lots of stories.

Inspired by the themes of the play and guided by Director Kathy Tyree and UNO Professor Todd Richardson, Goodrich Scholar students have been hard at work crafting tales of their own. Now, the time has come to share them.

Settle in before the show and listen as they explore friendship, love, loss, and new discovery—one story at a time.

The Goodrich Scholar Program is a specialized two-year writing-intensive humanities and social science core curriculum that emphasizes cultural and intellectual exploration within our local and global communities. Many scholars are the first in their families to attend college.

BOOKS IN THE BLUE - Hooray! Happy Hour

In Partnership with The Next Chapter

Book selection | Curated by Shelly Mutum and Carrie Nath

Location: BLUEBARN Lobby | During the run of Primary Trust

Tiki Time? Hoo-ray Thursday? Sounds like the perfect excuse for a break. Swing by Next Chapter Books’ pop-up counter to explore top-shelf selections from the literary world. Then grab a book about friendship—true or fictional—and raise a glass to stories that bring us together.

Payment accepted: Venmo

ART IN THE BLUE – Night Lights

Art Exhibit | Curated by Josh Brown

Location: BLUEBARN Lobby | During the run of Primary Trust

Featuring Visual Work by: Mari Dailey and Shawnequa Linder

Change is hard. More so when you must navigate those changes in isolation. Night Lights is a show about finding your way in the dark. The world is full of dreams and illusions - sometimes you have to follow a dream to find your path.

Pre-Show Art Chat with Curator Joshua Brown and Artists

Saturday, April 11 | 7:00pm before the 7:30pm show

All art proceeds go directly to participating artists. The exhibit will be open to the public 45 minutes before each show and during box office hours Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm in the BLUEBARN Lobby.

For full engagement info: bluebarn.org/engagement