Tucker Albrizzi – A.P. Bio

By starrymag | March 1, 2018

By: Jamie Steinberg

 

 

Q) What are the recent projects that you are working on? 

 

A) This summer I worked on all of Season Three of Awesomeness TV’s “Foursome” and then I worked on “A.P. Bio” through November. I took a few months off for the holidays. I also just finished working on a fun project with Cheryl Hines who acted in it and also directed it.

 

Q) Please tell us the premise for the series “A.P. Bio” and about your character Colin.

 

A) “A.P. Bio” is about a Harvard philosophy professor (Glenn Howerton) who gets fired and goes to Toledo, OH to teach high school AP Bio class but he really doesn’t want to teach. Colin is a student in the class who is sweet and optimistic.  He’s good natured and a really fun character to play. In the pilot they had me coming out of a closet holding my sax and eventually they decided they wanted me to play the sax.  I had never played before so they gave me some lessons and I loved it.

 

Q) What made you want to be a part of the show?

 

A) Originally, I was excited to be part of “A.P. Bio” because of the creator Mike O’Brien and producers Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels.  I knew it would be really funny.  But once we started filming it was the best set to be on because of the cast of students as well. We all became really good friends and even after the pilot we talked on a group text all the time.

 

Q) Will we actually get to see you play the saxophone on the show?

 

A) Yes, in episode two I play “Baker Street” a bit during the episode and then have a solo playing more of it at the end.  The producers said they kept all the audio of me actually playing so if you listen closely you can hear where I mess up.

 

Q) Talk about working alongside Glenn Howerton. 

 

A) He’s great and so super talented.  It was fun being in scenes with him and watching him work.

 

Q) You have great comedic timing. Is it something that has come naturally to you or have you had to work at it?

 

A) When I was 9-years old, a producer told my mom that I had great comedic timing and that it was something you couldn’t be taught, you had to be born with it.  I know I’ve always liked to make people laugh and most of the time, even when I don’t think I’m funny, other people do. So, I guess it works out.
Q) What was your favorite episode of the show to film?

 

A) My favorite episode was the one about the Parent-Teacher conferences.  I had a bunch of scenes with Glenn and an actress that played my mom. I can’t tell you about it though so you’ll have to watch.
Q) What were some of your most memorable moments from filming “A.P. Bio?”

 

A) All the fun stuff with the group of students are my most memorable moments.  We really do have a great time together filming and when we’re not filming as well.  I’m the youngest one on set, but we all act like we’re twelve years old when we are together.  For instance, one day we had some time to kill before a scene so we went on a little food excursion.  We went to McDonalds, ordered four Happy Meals and dumped all the fries on top of a Little Cesar’s pizza. Dumb stuff like that.

 

Q) You are known for working on great comedies like “Big Time Rush” and “Good Luck Charlie.” What is it about these kinds of shows that draws you to them?

 

A) I like comedies and the quick turnaround of television shows.
Q) You are a part of social media. Are you looking forward to the instant fan feedback to your “A.P. Bio” episodes?

A) I have a strained relationship with social media.  I don’t like to take pictures and I never take selfies.  I’m not a social person either so social media is something I have to remind myself to work on.  After the season filming was over for “A.P. Bio,” the head of social media asked us all to upload any personal set pics we took throughout the season.  I think I was the only person who didn’t have anything to give them.  I will take pictures on set, but they are weird things that no one really wants to see. I do love interacting with fans and like when they comment on the shows they see me in.  I appreciate people taking the time to reach out to me on social media so I’m trying to get better at answering them! Snapchat is the thing I use the most often though, but I’m never on Facebook, only on Twitter for work and on Instagram when I have a good picture of my dog to post.

 

Q) What advice would you give to others who want to start out in the acting business? 

 

A) My mom started me in acting when I was in 2nd grade and the only reason I went along with it was because it was better than school. I grew to really love acting and making people laugh so now I can’t imagine doing anything else.  It’s a hard business to be in but if someone has a real passion for it I’d say just give it a shot.  Get a good agent, work hard and do everything you can to succeed but have a backup in case it doesn’t work out.

 

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work? 

 

A) I’d say “Thanks” and “I really appreciate it.” I’d let them know it’s safe to watch me on screen again because I no longer have the bowl haircut that I used to have on “Big Time Rush.” [smiles]