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The stages- 1: Guilt tripping- Making her feel like he owes her something 2: Aggression/assertation- Politely asking to make her feel in control 3: Begging- Trying to manipulate a pity response 4: Empathising- Trying to relate to make her ( Veronica) feel safe and open up and being the protector 5: Asserting parental dominance- Making her feel small like she ( Veronica) has no choice
a lot of people are talking about jd’s acting but as a fellow theatre kid who admittedly is less sound in that aspect… this guy’s vocal control is insane. portraying basically a manic episode while still not losing one bit of support and belting- like holy shit dude
yeah, I searched for a comment like this. I lost my shit watching this, after hearing recorded version and I thought OMG, he sings just like in recording!
I love how you potrayed JD to become more "human" especially when the emotion changes before and after JD open the door. I love it so muchh!!! Greetings from theater person
As a theatre kid who's had to play some pretty messed-up-in-the-head characters, you nailed JD's insane personality so amazingly, never stop doing theatre please, you have something :D
@Isabel Speegle but it ain’t about empathy it’s just normal human feelings to show some kind of sadness when you yk, see that- but yk it’s jd he doesn’t have normal human feelings
With so many gems within this performance, this was the one that stood out to me most! He made a breath an actual intentional beat in the song. Amazing!
He has a beautiful voice and yet keeps the psychotic glint in his eye whilst sounding like an Angel and actually being emotional. It’s literally amazing.
"Sorry for coming through the *window* !.. Dreadful etiquette I know." HE DIDN'T APPRECIATE VERONICA SNEAKING THRU THE WINDOW IN DEAD GIRL WALKING OMG I'M DEAD
It’s also what JD says in the film version of Heathers. In it, he’s the one that goes to Veronica’s window (which was open) and says the “dreadful etiquette” line. I think it’s a nod at that and what you suggested here. 🤔
I love the detail of him trying to kick down the door before swinging it open, not sure if it’s intentional or not, but it makes the scene feel so much more realistic, as someone in that mental state would not be paying attention to what way a door goes, they just want in, and they want in NOW
@frisbeedev I don't think so because Veronica is canonically inside of a closet and I've personally never seen a closet that opens that way, so I think it's just him being hella angry and kicking the closet's door before opening it
you sound very confident about that. 😂😂 but in all honestly, i know nothing about this musical and this is damn great. he is *very* charismatic--even funny!--and the song is almost beautiful. however, the lyrics and his intentions are just downright selfish. delicious juxtaposition.
The way you delivered the lines at 1:24 is just perfection. It really shows the desperation JD was feeling and how ur able to snap back so easily into "crazy JD" and "damaged JD" is just absolutely amazing!!!!!
I'm not good at English, so excuse me for commenting in Japanese🙇♀️ shortの音源から来たのでお話の内容を詳しく知ってる訳ではないですが、初見でも息を呑むほど圧倒される演技です... 重い空気とかどうしようもなく辛い感情とか、歴を重ねるか余程才能に恵まれてないとできない表現だと思いました...!! この界隈だと当たり前なのかもしれないですけど、歌とてもお上手ですし... 良いものが見れました♪ Thank you for your wonderful performance✨
Veronica: I’ll scream and my parents will call the police Also Veronica: *Doesnt scream* JD: *Does things much louder than scream* Veronica’s parents: *Doesnt hear anything*
i love how you kick the door than realizing that it opens from the outside, it just made me happy because it’s one things most of us do on a daily basis :)
@@olliecoates4723 I mean... If it’s some normal person being all edgy, of course I won’t. But this.... this dude...... bro this is a complete psychopath I would definitely believe him
Best rendition of this song for me. Everything is right there from the acting to the vocals. Just bravo!!! They way you change your emotions so rapidly is legendary
The fact that he expresses different emotions and feelings, instead of only being mean... It's crazy!! He's not only yelling, he is begging, manipulating, going crazy, loosing control, getting it back, crying... Nice acting!!
I've never seen this musical - just this song - but this is my favorite rendition. Other people seem to lean too heavy into the psychotic aspects of the character in this scene. I've even seen it done really well, but it ends up making JD look a bit like a charicature. This version is scary because showing the range of emotions is more real to a breakdown - less cartoonish (despite the musical theatre parts). If you care about someone in this kind of state, those vulnerable moments are what help draw you in even though it may not end well.
@@Mika.mizuki yeah as a yandere i can say that that is very true but i haven't hurt anyone yet due to my bf who stops me every single time but i also have tsundere moments
like I was generally scared for his mental health lol. that's a compliment btw. Any other performance I didn't feel much from J.D and his psychotic character, but you weren't trying to look pristine or good, you were trynna let crazy... and boy did you look crazy. I LOVE IT
This is amazing, one of the best renditions i've ever seen. I love how you pulled together different aspects of different peoples interpretations (like Ryan McCartan and Jamie Muscato) while still making it your own. Ive seen Heathers performed multiple times as it's on tour in the UK, but I've been underwhelmed by the performance of this song (it's my top song on Spotify lols) as they've leant to deeply into his love for Veronica instead of his crazy sides. All in all, you are up there with the West End performers, and loved it!!
I LOVE how he represents the duality between "Mad JD" in the first part of the song, being scared and angry, and the "In love JD" in the first chorus with tiny voice and looking like a dreamer, to finally put them together in the second chorus, almost like... fighting till his mad side wins, he wants to posses Veronica, but(t) he ser her dead and we see the last moment of "In love JD" This character is so complex, that makes it hard to act but god, this guy's fucking good, I don't even have words to express how awesome is
This is my favorite version of JD. The sheer emotion put into this performance is incredible. I've had this on repeat for the past few weeks honestly. Amazing job!
yes THIS. I love when people play this scene as JD _actually_ SNAPPING instead of just being mean. I want to be SCARED of JD during this song and I definitely was scared. well done!!
You've got to appreciate not only Forrest and his amazing portrayal of emotions, but also the amazing symmetry of the set. Where J.D. enters, when the students simultaneously enter the stage together. And the lighting! The dim red lights in the school letter, and *especially* when Veronica is found hanging. I can't tell if she's high enough it won't hurt her neck, or if she's standing and swaying on something, but this works because of the selective lighting in the closet! I love it, I love every part of it. Good job!
Totally agree, I watched the entire production and the direction and symmetry displayed throughout the performance really is impressive. I'd even go so far as to say it's an improvement over the original off-B'way/West End staging. Truly one of the most cohesive "Heathers" I've seen.
Okay, *easily* my favorite JD. I've been watching so many different actors do this song and *my god* this one is my favorite. You go from manic to dreamy to psycho all over the place and there's so much.... bounce? Like, this is a JD that is SO in love with his plan. And the crazy is so there, but so is this hint of desperation for Veronica to come with him, and I don't know, a genuine horror that she's dead. I've seen a lot of actors *sing* this song, but you are truly the best to *act* it out and sing it. Really wish I could have seen your performance! Added: Many rewatches just *add to it!* Holy crap. Too often this is just sung center-stage but damn, man. Too good.
Okay thank you SO much for your compliments. J.D. has an arc unlike any other character I have performed. It's so wonderful to share and I really appreciate the feedback. Take care!
The way you screamed “Veronica” at 2:54 and that proceeded to try to hide your anger was so powerful. It really shows how erratic and mentally unstable this character is. Great job!! Also, incredible voice
The anger you can hear in his voice at 2:54 is insane, then he tries to cover it up with the “can we not fight” and “I know your scared” this is the best J.D. I’ve ever seen!!!! So much emotion!
This video popped up on my suggestions list; it turned out to be my rabbit hole into the world of Heathers! No idea how I missed it before but I'm so glad I was introduced to the show through your incredible performance here. Now that I've had the chance to watch several different actors in the role, I have to say that I'm absolutely obsessed with your particular depiction of JD. How talented you are to be standing toe to toe with the pros who are 10+ years your senior, and honestly, in many ways I believe you eclipsed them. You treated the role with sensitivity and nuance; I believed every word and can really tell you did your research to make him a fully fleshed-out human being. Your JD is beautiful, sad, and terrifying all at once. Love love love your performance and wish you all the best in your future artistic endeavors, the world of theatre needs more nuanced actors like yourself to help bring these characters to life! ♥
Veronica: “I’ll scream, my parents will call the police” JD: does a whole music number Veronica’s mom: did you hear something Veronica’s dad: nope Veronica’s mom : ok shes fine
Just a note: if you are here from tiktok this is not the guy that sings the tiktok audio,the original voice actor is ryan mccartan ( but the Guy in this video is good too)
it depends which version of meant to be yours that you're talking about!! The one that I've seen trending is actually sang by Jamie muscato, but maybe I'm talking about the wrong one!
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Hey I hekin loved your preference good job my guy
Ur very talented so, yes, I will
Oh my gosh that’s you! You were so good oh my gosh I’m freaking out I watch this 10 times oh my wow you are amazing oh my gosh I’m freaking out
You inspired me to major in theatre
When JD laughs at his own gay joke
“Hiding in the *closet* ?”
Taylor Bolding 😊
daDdY tAeHyuNg GSHSHSHDUS
daDdY tAeHyuNg same
daDdY tAeHyuNg hiding in the closet as in they haven’t come out as gay yet (coming out of the closet)
DSFKSFDKJSGKJFG
_He was having too much fun with the sound effects._
*"pSh PsH"*
*"pEw PeW"*
"bAm BaM"
“bOoM!”
@Aaron Burr, sir omfG- I love your username.
@@toruoikawa4039 same, I love Hamilton lol
Update: He changed it :(
"Pew pew!"
the only way to go around that, if you do not do it like that, you are doing it wrong
The stages-
1: Guilt tripping- Making her feel like he owes her something
2: Aggression/assertation- Politely asking to make her feel in control
3: Begging- Trying to manipulate a pity response
4: Empathising- Trying to relate to make her ( Veronica) feel safe and open up and being the protector
5: Asserting parental dominance- Making her feel small like she ( Veronica) has no choice
YES LITERALLY
Oh wow
🤓
She owns him*
@@TheRedRabbit08 no u
a lot of people are talking about jd’s acting but as a fellow theatre kid who admittedly is less sound in that aspect… this guy’s vocal control is insane.
portraying basically a manic episode while still not losing one bit of support and belting- like holy shit dude
yeah, I searched for a comment like this. I lost my shit watching this, after hearing recorded version and I thought OMG, he sings just like in recording!
This is what I'm aiming for at my JD audition next week. SOOOOOOO GOOOOOD
Sounds like the recording holy fuck
Moral of the story: don’t fall for hot guys in swooshy coats
B-but cas tho
And sherlock
^ AHAHHAA SAME
Al Giles that also have some psychological problems
ᎷᎾᎾNᏔᎾᏞF ᎠᎡᎪᏔᏚ And likes to drink slushies instead of going to therapy
This JD? I'm SCARED of this JD. Trust me, that's a compliment.
I'm so happy he's so horrifying!
I'm sick of soft boi JD, there's a reason why he's so creepy in the movie. He is.
+++
Same. I still love him tho. This actor shows why JD is insane but he also gives him depth. I love it
InnerUtopia ya this is actually terrifying
Who else feels bad for this sociopath? Thanks to his dad, murder is all he's ever known.
I love how you potrayed JD to become more "human" especially when the emotion changes before and after JD open the door. I love it so muchh!!! Greetings from theater person
hiii theatre person 👈👈 thanks so much :)
@@ForrestFiliano It must have been such a difficult role to play
He's a very fascinating and complex character
You portray his downward spiral so well
sorry but what do you mean by JD im slow
@@ugetmewetter Jason Dean
Its the characters name
@@taleoftwowolves74 thank u
As a theatre kid who's had to play some pretty messed-up-in-the-head characters, you nailed JD's insane personality so amazingly, never stop doing theatre please, you have something :D
the description: _"come hang"_
you did nOT JUST-
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@@ForrestFiliano 😳
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Oh-
Giving me Doki Doki Literature Club flashbacks
I prefer this reaction to veronica's "suicide" more than the movie reaction
Ellie lmao he basically laughed in the movie reaction XD
David Hsu “ I was gonna murder you anyways sooooooo “
Damn, I was coming up here to kill ya, but I guess you beat me to it lololol
i like them both in their own ways
@Isabel Speegle but it ain’t about empathy it’s just normal human feelings to show some kind of sadness when you yk, see that-
but yk it’s jd he doesn’t have normal human feelings
The little gasp between “open the- open the door please” has SO much power. Best JD I’ve seen so far. Gives me chills every time
With so many gems within this performance, this was the one that stood out to me most! He made a breath an actual intentional beat in the song. Amazing!
He has a beautiful voice and yet keeps the psychotic glint in his eye whilst sounding like an Angel and actually being emotional. It’s literally amazing.
"Sorry for coming through the *window* !.. Dreadful etiquette I know."
HE DIDN'T APPRECIATE VERONICA SNEAKING THRU THE WINDOW IN DEAD GIRL WALKING OMG I'M DEAD
I’m so sad that even knowing the musical for around a year, I NEVER made this simple connection
@@sophiaredwood5825 hah it's ok. Same here. Idk if its true but it makes sense
It’s also what JD says in the film version of Heathers. In it, he’s the one that goes to Veronica’s window (which was open) and says the “dreadful etiquette” line. I think it’s a nod at that and what you suggested here. 🤔
the movie version JD comes to veronica house to ya know instead of her going there
@@sophiaredwood5825 SAME i felt dumb the first time i saw a comment making that connection 😅 bc idk how i never realized
Everyone: best JD
Me: nah illegal JD is the best
SNORTS
He in jail...Ryan McCartan CANCELS that dude...(with his voice)
Send Help WAIT THAT DUDE GOT IN JAIL PPPFFF UR KIDDING
Let’s talk About things OMG IM KIDDING
Send Help IM HIGH OK
I love the detail of him trying to kick down the door before swinging it open, not sure if it’s intentional or not, but it makes the scene feel so much more realistic, as someone in that mental state would not be paying attention to what way a door goes, they just want in, and they want in NOW
@frisbeedev I don't think so because Veronica is canonically inside of a closet and I've personally never seen a closet that opens that way, so I think it's just him being hella angry and kicking the closet's door before opening it
okay but can we talk about how swiftly and flawlessly he walked down the stairs 0:20
J.D kicked the door and realized that it opens on the outside is the best thing ever.
Chicken Tenders 😂😂 ikr
YES HAHAHAHA
He kicked the door and then realized that the door can be opened in the outside
Its hilarious
Lmao
he thought it was locked the whole time 😂😂😂
I’m not attracted to this I’m not attracted to this I’m not attracted to this I’m not attracted to this I’m not attracted to this
For attracted to this.
That’s kinda concerning if you are.
i get you 😂
Jeep lying to yourself
you sound very confident about that. 😂😂
but in all honestly, i know nothing about this musical and this is damn great. he is *very* charismatic--even funny!--and the song is almost beautiful. however, the lyrics and his intentions are just downright selfish. delicious juxtaposition.
UGH you killed it forrest, genuinely you portrayed so many emotions in the song that jd such an amazingly written character🤩
thanks oliver 🙏🙏🙏
Whoever played JD did such an amazing job, you can tell every little emotions. He's really really into character it is incredible!
my guy, you're on his channel.
@@GomezIsKindaDumb rightttt
@@GomezIsKindaDumb yeah he played it
I’m. Shaking.
Get. On. Broadway. nOW!
OR IM CALLING THE COPS
I'm already on it gurl *Calls the Broadway cops*
You don’t need to call the cops. You can scream and your parents will.
😏
@@danikahuff7298 hahahaha i see dat reference 👀
I’m SUING if he doesn’t get on Broadway
@@danikahuff7298 nice
3:22 when mum says no to pizza rolls
we've all had that feel
Fucking legend
Oh god
Or 0:45 - 0:49
i sounded like seagull when I saw this I was laughing but like like in a weird way like I was like “hurnhurnhurnhurn” help I’m scared
The way you delivered the lines at 1:24 is just perfection. It really shows the desperation JD was feeling and how ur able to snap back so easily into "crazy JD" and "damaged JD" is just absolutely amazing!!!!!
2:53 is where the famous sound starts! But damn this is an amazing musical
lmao he sounds like josh peck talking
HE DOES
Well, I can't unhear it now. Thanks.
oh my gOD
Shit
Kinda looks like him too
That guy isn't an actor, he literally BECAME JD
yeah, literally became the character amazing acting, bruh imagine getting cast as JD after watching this, high expectations lol
Fun Fact: after the show they needed to call a priest to get J.D out of the boy's body
Wait I'm new to this musical what happened
Did he literally k a b o o m?
@@abjklmrsakagamiali1651 They meant that this actor was so good in acting all psycho and insane that they literally "Became JD"
2:35 the way he make me feel his anger is another level, what a good actor.
I'm not good at English, so excuse me for commenting in Japanese🙇♀️
shortの音源から来たのでお話の内容を詳しく知ってる訳ではないですが、初見でも息を呑むほど圧倒される演技です...
重い空気とかどうしようもなく辛い感情とか、歴を重ねるか余程才能に恵まれてないとできない表現だと思いました...!!
この界隈だと当たり前なのかもしれないですけど、歌とてもお上手ですし...
良いものが見れました♪
Thank you for your wonderful performance✨
Veronica: I’ll scream and my parents will call the police
Also Veronica: *Doesnt scream*
JD: *Does things much louder than scream*
Veronica’s parents: *Doesnt hear anything*
Elise Leonard Veronicas parents: y’all hear smthn?
Bruh
Veronica’s Dad: it’s those damn rats again
Veronica's parents: we didnt want children anyway.
Elise Leonard she’s pretending to be dead💀💀💀
"PEW PEW PEW"
I love this more than JD loves slushies..
More than Michael xd (?
Yes
@@samcere1442 more than Evan's love for trees
Plis stop me, stop me, just let meeeeee beeeeeeee (???
ITS JUST LET ME GO NOT JUST LET ME BE AND YES
@@samcere1442 I know the lyric BUT I WANTED TO CHANGE IT
Idk
i love how you kick the door than realizing that it opens from the outside, it just made me happy because it’s one things most of us do on a daily basis :)
I just love how he switches to saying how much he loves her and then back to talking about how everyone will die and why at 1:39
This JD is actually terrifying and if he was actually my ex who came to tell me he was gonna blow up my school, I’d crap myself.
Wouldn't you crap yourself if anyone came to tell you they were gonna blow up your school?
Ollie Coates nope, only if it’s my ex.
@@toadthebreakvan4518 High Standards i guess...
@@olliecoates4723 I mean... If it’s some normal person being all edgy, of course I won’t. But this.... this dude...... bro this is a complete psychopath I would definitely believe him
Not if u already killed ur self
i just watched illegal heathers and forgot good acting exists. i thank this JD for showing me that it does
there are two actually good actors in illegal heathers though, ms. fleming and heather chandler
agreed
And Peggy AND SCARF BOY
scarf boi and illegal chandler were real good though
Illegal heathers? What's that?
This guy is the best JD. The emotion, the little movements, the sheer vocal ability, even the timing is perfect!
Best rendition of this song for me. Everything is right there from the acting to the vocals. Just bravo!!! They way you change your emotions so rapidly is legendary
Probably my third favorite JD
1. Christian Slater
2. Ryan (something, the original one)
3. This one
Sierra_grace_026 Ryan McCartan
Courtney Michelle thanks
I agree so much
Agreed
Yessss
This is perfect
The og movie one
The og musical one
The one who played JD perfectly
The fact that he expresses different emotions and feelings, instead of only being mean... It's crazy!! He's not only yelling, he is begging, manipulating, going crazy, loosing control, getting it back, crying... Nice acting!!
I've never seen this musical - just this song - but this is my favorite rendition. Other people seem to lean too heavy into the psychotic aspects of the character in this scene. I've even seen it done really well, but it ends up making JD look a bit like a charicature. This version is scary because showing the range of emotions is more real to a breakdown - less cartoonish (despite the musical theatre parts). If you care about someone in this kind of state, those vulnerable moments are what help draw you in even though it may not end well.
piupipiuはインドです
@•Strawberryyy• yandere is just basically psychotic and manic episodes that people love to romanticize ^^
Who says it's acting lol
@@Mika.mizuki yeah as a yandere i can say that that is very true but i haven't hurt anyone yet due to my bf who stops me every single time but i also have tsundere moments
what the frick the acting and portrayal of JD's psychopathy is so good how-
it's fantastic the way he goes crazy little by little crying regretting he's creating this monster over time this is spectacular
Bro the acting in this is so good and also
seeing JD wave around that gun makes it even scarier like someone please take that gun away from him-
I was wondering why he had a gun but then I remembered he's JD
Illegal Maknae Also, he’s an American
@@illegalmaknae550 Why *Wouldnt* J.D have a gun? It’s J.D. lol
@Hachi_Bee ?
I love this version. He really snapped and didn't go flat or sharp.
they’re such good actors wtf
3 years later and I am still in love with this musical-
YeEeEeEeS sIs *real talk he honestly is one of my favorite JD's mainly because he paints him as an actual Sociopath/ psychopath and manipulative dude*
*psychopath but yeah big fat agree
Sociopath*
this is so underrated-
thank you, ash. :))
okay i never noticed i got this many likes or you replied AXKSKSHSL--
much love to you!!!! You're bound to do great things holy moly
Happy it’s now the biggest meme
EXACTLY
This aged well
His acting is really well done. He manages to portray the character perfectly and don't even get me started on his vocals!
best song frfr
Your JD was amazing oh my god
The Dwarven Mining Team Wow Thanks so much!
Veronica just hangin out
Like sayori
Ha
:0
DDLC reference right? I am pretty sure that's what it's from LOL!
You just not just go their
You know that just just *snapped ;)*
-Like Natsuki's neck-
Sayo Nara JD
i’m obsessed with how you played this you’re amazing! i’ve always dreamed of being in heathers!
i’m OBSESSED with this song and this guy has AMAZING vocal strengths !
like I was generally scared for his mental health lol. that's a compliment btw. Any other performance I didn't feel much from J.D and his psychotic character, but you weren't trying to look pristine or good, you were trynna let crazy... and boy did you look crazy. I LOVE IT
I know
_"And guarantee they never see their senior prom"_
Corona: write that down!!
I WHEEZED OMG
He gave Corona all the ideas
✍️never✍️see✍️senior✍️prom got it😃
AGREED-
😢Damn it Heathers, so you’re the one who inspired the end of my senior year😔
This is amazing, one of the best renditions i've ever seen. I love how you pulled together different aspects of different peoples interpretations (like Ryan McCartan and Jamie Muscato) while still making it your own. Ive seen Heathers performed multiple times as it's on tour in the UK, but I've been underwhelmed by the performance of this song (it's my top song on Spotify lols) as they've leant to deeply into his love for Veronica instead of his crazy sides. All in all, you are up there with the West End performers, and loved it!!
I've watched this video a hundred times. Forrest is the best actor who played JD! So many emotions in one song😘
I LOVE how he represents the duality between "Mad JD" in the first part of the song, being scared and angry, and the "In love JD" in the first chorus with tiny voice and looking like a dreamer, to finally put them together in the second chorus, almost like... fighting till his mad side wins, he wants to posses Veronica, but(t) he ser her dead and we see the last moment of "In love JD"
This character is so complex, that makes it hard to act but god, this guy's fucking good, I don't even have words to express how awesome is
Veronica: I’ll scream and my parents’ will call the police!
JD: *sings an entire song*
Veronica’s mom: honey, did you hear something?
Fr 😂
💀💀
lol
Veronica: _Stays silent the entire time_
This version is really good, the way you portray JD is absolutely stunning and the way you sing is great too! Nice job dude!
This is my favorite version of JD. The sheer emotion put into this performance is incredible. I've had this on repeat for the past few weeks honestly. Amazing job!
3:28 The way he said "Veronica..?" hurt me somehow
Bendy The Dancing Demon sameeeeeee
ikr.
*Sad me noises*
2:52 this veronica gives me chills it's so ho-
yes THIS. I love when people play this scene as JD _actually_ SNAPPING instead of just being mean. I want to be SCARED of JD during this song and I definitely was scared. well done!!
wickedly4 im ur 666th likeeee
thank you so much!
EXACTLY
YES!!! I want JD to be terrifying
*EXACTLY*
You've got to appreciate not only Forrest and his amazing portrayal of emotions, but also the amazing symmetry of the set. Where J.D. enters, when the students simultaneously enter the stage together. And the lighting! The dim red lights in the school letter, and *especially* when Veronica is found hanging. I can't tell if she's high enough it won't hurt her neck, or if she's standing and swaying on something, but this works because of the selective lighting in the closet! I love it, I love every part of it. Good job!
Totally agree, I watched the entire production and the direction and symmetry displayed throughout the performance really is impressive. I'd even go so far as to say it's an improvement over the original off-B'way/West End staging. Truly one of the most cohesive "Heathers" I've seen.
Your performance is absolutely encapsulating, I have chills.
thank you kristen 🙏
Okay, *easily* my favorite JD. I've been watching so many different actors do this song and *my god* this one is my favorite. You go from manic to dreamy to psycho all over the place and there's so much.... bounce? Like, this is a JD that is SO in love with his plan. And the crazy is so there, but so is this hint of desperation for Veronica to come with him, and I don't know, a genuine horror that she's dead. I've seen a lot of actors *sing* this song, but you are truly the best to *act* it out and sing it. Really wish I could have seen your performance!
Added: Many rewatches just *add to it!* Holy crap. Too often this is just sung center-stage but damn, man. Too good.
Okay thank you SO much for your compliments. J.D. has an arc unlike any other character I have performed. It's so wonderful to share and I really appreciate the feedback. Take care!
He’s really great, Zachariah Sterner is my favourite but this guy is pretty awesome too.
@@TheIndigoSystem OMG TY I FOUND HIM YAYYAYHXISQJN AHHH TY FOR SHOWING ME WHO HE WAS
Rose Raina no worries haha I mention him whenever there is a JD discussion haha
I’m the 1k like
I can’t stop watching this
This guy was so in the role so dedicated I love it
The way you screamed “Veronica” at 2:54 and that proceeded to try to hide your anger was so powerful. It really shows how erratic and mentally unstable this character is. Great job!!
Also, incredible voice
thanks so much :)
THIS
Right as he did that, I read this comment and it scared me really bad cus you predicted the future (and i was reading this instead of paying attention
!!! YEAH RIGHT
@@sillydilley4556 The commenter watched the video before commenting.. they didn't predict the future.
Oh wow, this JD is just... So good! You added just the right amount of emotion, and you really looked insane for a moment! Props to you!
Thank you very much :))
GachaBook Forrest is JD lmao
@@gracne3441 yeah, I know
I know it's perfect
I admire the soul and energy in the performance, I want it to sound like that when I do it
You are literally so freaking talented. I'm in awe. This is my all time favorite J.D
Omg he’s so great at this role, he actually went insane. He’s very underrated.
The anger you can hear in his voice at 2:54 is insane, then he tries to cover it up with the “can we not fight” and “I know your scared” this is the best J.D. I’ve ever seen!!!! So much emotion!
YES I AGREE that part was so good I was so genuinely scared when he screamed veronica and then AAAAAA its just so good
@@ohnoherewegoagain5819 so we all are here
bro the second after he said *VERONICA* with such anger his mind was like "oh god that was too much"
YUP
@@kekigurl8303 nah I thought was perfect
Every single emotion that was portrayed is so darn raw. So aaaaaaah this was a year ago but still cant get enough
This video popped up on my suggestions list; it turned out to be my rabbit hole into the world of Heathers! No idea how I missed it before but I'm so glad I was introduced to the show through your incredible performance here. Now that I've had the chance to watch several different actors in the role, I have to say that I'm absolutely obsessed with your particular depiction of JD. How talented you are to be standing toe to toe with the pros who are 10+ years your senior, and honestly, in many ways I believe you eclipsed them. You treated the role with sensitivity and nuance; I believed every word and can really tell you did your research to make him a fully fleshed-out human being. Your JD is beautiful, sad, and terrifying all at once. Love love love your performance and wish you all the best in your future artistic endeavors, the world of theatre needs more nuanced actors like yourself to help bring these characters to life! ♥
Well damn he can be mine when ever he wants
Spawn Of Taco Bell IKR I agree
Damn straight
You're like 12 and he's like a psycho...
Veronica: “I’ll scream, my parents will call the police”
JD: does a whole music number
Veronica’s mom: did you hear something
Veronica’s dad: nope
Veronica’s mom : ok shes fine
@Pico Official is that a freaking “look what you made me do” by taylor swift reference-
@Pico Official I rlly hope that was a look what u made me do reference
This comment literally made me laugh 10 minutes to long
@@scribbbletrain yes, indeed it was
Watched a lot of musical versions of this song and by far this is the best. I love you JD.
WHY THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL
I have found art wtf. The emotion displayed by the actor who played JD was RAW, I literally have no idea how else to explain
kimberly chavez it’s almost terrifying.
3:14 is best part, JD doesn’t know door physics.
Lol XD
This is my favorite version!!! You did so good. Your emotion was on point!
I just have to watch this every day for my day to be complet M OBSESSED
Bisexuality is being attracted to girls and JD
Hjjjhhfghjhddh
To true
I wish I could disagree pal. I thought I was straight well no. Not anymore
@GearsofPizza83 yes. of course.
nOOOO THIS IS TOO TRUE 🤭 DUDES WHO LOOK LIKE JD ARE JUST 😫❤️❤️
The “can we not fight anymore please” was so deranged I haven’t seen it played like that and I adore it
1.6k likes yet no replies? Lemme change that real quick
the way he clenches his teeth and has a tense grin on his face is really PERFECTION
The vocals in this are insane!!!!
Poor guy was running out of breath 😭
When did David Tennant get into musical theater wtf
Дебилушка, выпал из ТАРДИС, когда та оказалась на крыше над сценой.
My gosh... You're right!
You didn’t
Fuck it actually does look like him but 10 years younger
The doctor had a lot of time in his hands.
Imagine being the person JD pointed at when he said “bring marshmallows” I’d be running to the store SWEATING
LOL
I heard that part of the song right when i read it 😅 😂
LMFAO
LMAO
When did it happen? I can't find it
You killed it man big props. I dont watch theatre a lot but that was amazing keep it up.
You literally can feel all his emotions goes to this singing the best thing i heard in a while
2:54 this is what u came for
Emily's Way gives me chills every single time
Emily's Way YeAh
Damn that’s powerful
Yes it is what I came for, thank you
I cannot tell a lie. It is pretty much my favorite part LOL
okay
uhm
wow
my new favourite JD of all time
liked and subscribed
thanks so much :)
You've got thee *_best_* energy!
Musical logic
Veronica: I’ll scream and my parents will call the cops
JD: *Sings a song very loudly*
Veronica’s parents: did you hear something?🥂
2:54 actually scared me. The amount of emotion in this character is crazy.
omg, I was doing work at the same time, caught me off guard XD
Ikr
the song can be summed up as a mental breakdown.
Bro ikr it seems like so creepy but amazing how he can act like that at the same time.
the face of happiness while sing is the best
the emotion you convey is so incredible! awesome job!
Just a note: if you are here from tiktok this is not the guy that sings the tiktok audio,the original voice actor is ryan mccartan ( but the Guy in this video is good too)
No wayyyy i used to be obsesssssed with ryan
it depends which version of meant to be yours that you're talking about!! The one that I've seen trending is actually sang by Jamie muscato, but maybe I'm talking about the wrong one!
@@chandlersdraincleaner4411 yes, Jamie Muscato is the voice from the trend!
@@chandlersdraincleaner4411 tbf, I do also love Jamie’s performance too, I just love this whole show and JD’s character in general tho lol
No way Ryan did that. I'm shook