Q.  How do you feel about the comparison people are making about "The Hard Times of RJ Berger" to American Pie?

A.  I think that it sort of captures the essence of the very modern day coming of age story that American Pie does but I think it sort of takes it to a different level.  I think the tone is actually closer to something like "Freaks and Geeks" or something like a Judd Apatow creation. 

Q.  Where do you draw from for your portrayal of RJ?

A.  I think RJ when we first meet him is an introvert and I know that I am quite the opposite, I am very much an extrovert.  I think at first it was sort of like toning down my own mannerisms and creating this subdued guy who has all of this crazy stuff that's happening all around him and yet is constantly skimming the surface and never quite really is cool necessarily.  I would say I was most like RJ Berger when I was in middle school.  I think that was the peak of my insecurity levels, awkwardness, and that whole sort of in your head type of living.  I think I relate back to all of those awkward times throughout school and girlfriend situations and I just sort of amplify that.

Q.  How is it filming all of those awkward moments that appear on screen?

A. We have a fantastic cast and crew and we have a really great team, a really great family of people who all work together to make the best possible show.  It makes any and all awkward filming a lot easier.  I have been practically naked on many, many occasions in front of all of these people and at this point I'm quite comfortable with it.

Q.  Was the chemistry with the cast instant or did it take some time to develop?

A.  Instant, instant!  After we shot the first episode there was like a six month period of time before we began production on the show on the other eleven episodes.  I had moved back to New York and then had to move to LA and try to figure out where I was going to be living for the span of the show because I wanted to go back to New York when it was done.  Jayson Blair who plays Max Owens had some sort of roommate situation and his spare room was opening up.  Max Owens and RJ Berger were roommates for the entire duration of filming season one.  Jayson is easily my best friend, the entire cast is a very close knit group, but Jayson and I are definitely the closest.  He is sort of like a big brother to me, he's a bit older than I am, but we had a lot of fun living together.  He's a really cool dude in real life, he is nothing like he is on the show.

Q.  Do you have a really memorable moment from filming the show?

A.  I think one of the funniest that comes to mind was actually from this weeks episode.  RJ gets put in a very, very compromising situation in which there are multiple people trying to get at his Berger, he basically has to flee for his life.  There is a chase scene in this episode that is particularly amusing and I don't think I'll ever forget shooting it.

Q.  You have terrific comedic timing, is it something that has come naturally or have you studied it at all?

A.  Comedic timing is something that I have always just had a natural knack for.  I grew up in theater so I got to watch some really, really amazing theatrical performers and live in the moment and go through the motions of some really fantastic musicals and plays night after night.  You can pick up a rhythm and it's not something that necessarily comes easy but at this point it does.

Q.  Why do you think viewers should take the time to tune into the show?

A.  People should tune in and watch the show because it's a really great and original story told from the perspective of a character that we don't often hear about.  Although there are many other loser arc types on television, RJ is different because he's the most contemporary modern day nerd on television.  Although he's not very smooth and he's still working on his charm to talk to Jenny, he's clever and he's endearing and he has a good heart.  He's relatable in that sense because he really does try to do the right thing, even if the situations get out of hand he still tries to make the right move.

Q.  You're a part of the social networking site Twitter, why is it important for you to connect with your fans that way?

A.  I just think it's a really fun way to share information instantaneously that otherwise might not be available that people who follow me might not be privy to originally.  I like to put up if I have seen a cool film that isn't as heavily marketed or advertised as some of the bigger stuff.  I tweet a lot about going to the theater and I look at it as an obligation to inform people about cool art that they might not know about.

Q.  What would you like to say to all of your fans and supporters?

A.  Thank you very much and "RJ Berger" has just been like the coolest experience ever.  The show only gets better and better every episode so stay tuned and see what's next.