It seems only fitting that, as Season One comes to a close, we find out what kinds of answers our intrepid leading man provides for the Q&A.

What do you like, dislike or think is interesting about your character?
I like that Mitch is sensitive, gets beaten down a lot, but he keeps trying. Yes, he sometimes feels like giving up, but he tries his best to authentically do his best. He’s very earnest to me. I respect that. Sometimes I wish he was a bit smarter in what type of woman he is attracted to. You know, maybe someone who would be a little nicer to him, but at least he goes for it full heart, even if it gets broken.

Do you see yourself at all in Mitch?
Definitely. Probably more than I would like to admit. I think we relate a lot in that we both are incredibly optimistic, but the next moment completely worried and untrusting of life’s process. I think we are both trying hard to find our way in this world, and coming to terms with with the fact that life isn’t going to follow our happy plan we’ve created for it. But we are both trying to learn to adapt, and enjoy the things we could never plan for.

What do you particularly like about this project?
I love this project. For me I am constantly searching for those magic situations, where you find the right people who are passionate about what they are doing, and want it to be the best it can be. It was especially exciting for me to work on something from the ground up. This is the first original substantial role I have played, and where I get to work one-on-one with the writer. It’s a very unique experience to have that kind of collaboration, where you get to add on to someone else’s creation while they are in the same room. Chris was wonderful about really fleshing out the characters, but leaving room to add your own touch and excited to see your take on it.

What other projects have you worked on?
I’ve done a few plays since I have lived in Portland, including “Theater District” at Artists Repertory Theatre, Neil Labute’s “Fat Pig” with Lucky Apple, and some others. I also worked on the films Everyman’s War, Man Maid, and Into the Wild, though the whole section I was in was cut, so don’t look for me. But I was there!

Is there anything else we can see you in or that you’d like to promote?
Not at the moment. I’m taking a little break from acting right now to focus on exploring my long love affair with music. I’m learning the guitar and taking a Music Theory class. But I can’t wait for collaborating with the Wage Slaves gang again for season 2!

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Spending time with, working with people who are passionate about what they do and have a desire to inspire each other. People willing to put aside ego, fear, and agenda to really connect with each other, creatively, spiritually, emotionally. Artists who give their all into what they do without being self indulgent.