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."

"Discoveries are a critical part of the rehearsal process, highly encouraged by director Jeffrey Lo. Lo sits casually, leaning back on a puffy office chair, watching Hodgson move around the vast space while trying different variations of line readings. Lo gently interrupts to throw out an idea for the bar."

William Thomas Hodgson rehearses for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of the 2024 Pulitzer-winning play "Primary Trust" by Eboni Booth, set in a tiki bar. Director Jeffrey Lo encourages constant discovery and exploration during rehearsals, making detailed decisions about set elements like tip jars. Lo and Hodgson have developed a strong creative partnership through multiple collaborations. Lo values actors who balance intentional language work with experimentation, avoiding predictable choices. He praises Hodgson's intelligence with text, emotional depth, and charisma, describing their working relationship as mutually beneficial despite the demanding nature of their creative process.

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