Actor, director establish Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

"The actors I love work to find a real balance between being very intentional about language and trying things, actors who won't default to the most standard or basic boring choices, which is really interesting to me. I think William is so smart with text and his heart is so big. When the role really calls for it, he's one of the most charismatic actors on stage."

"It's bad; I like to torture myself by casting this guy constantly. They've worked with each other in multiple venues and projects, whether it's sharing creative team duties or Hodgson performing multiple lead roles under Lo's tutelage. For Lo, Hodgson is his kind of actor who won't default to standard choices."

William Thomas Hodgson rehearses for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of the 2024 Pulitzer-winning play Primary Trust, set in a tiki bar. Director Jeffrey Lo encourages constant discovery and exploration during rehearsals, engaging in detailed discussions about character elements like tip jars. Lo and Hodgson have developed a strong creative partnership built on mutual respect and shared artistic values. Lo values actors who balance intentional language work with experimentation, avoiding predictable choices. He praises Hodgson's intelligence with text, emotional depth, and charisma. Their collaboration spans multiple projects and venues, demonstrating a productive working relationship grounded in challenging themselves artistically.

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