His family is always moving because of his Dad's work. AND in the movie he goes so far as to ignore the fact that she does not consent to the kissing in the later part of the movie, continuing to do so despite her protests. Veronica wants power, but remains a bleeding heartshe cannot be cruel to Betty Finn, nor can she turn her back on Martha Dunstock without a guilty conscience (Martha: also the name of our nations original first lady). for the right keys and recommended appropriate changes. J.D.Psycho Trench Coat Kid addressed to Evan Hansen; an anxiety-stricken teen who happens to be the main character in a six-time Tony-winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen. tells Veronica that his Grandfather had tranquilizers from WWII called "ich lge" bullets and that they would only stun Kurt and Ram, but not kill them. Evil-doer At the end, Veronica swipes this from Heather Duke, saying "There's a new sheriff in town.". J.D. characters are most like you. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> 3. Upon getting to Veronica's house, he finds that she has already committed suicide, so he reads his plan to blow up Westerburg High to her "dead" body. has killed prior to Heather Chandler's death. ", "Well, they seem to have an open door policy for assholes though, don't they? After being harassed, J.D. Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty), who herself had been bullied by Chandler, chases after every news camera to give an interview about how devastated she is. And now he and Veronica are working on a hangover cure for the most popular girl at school, Heather Chandler. ", "Today was great! are extreme to say the least, Veronica has a laudable goal - she is a dreamer who just wants a world where everyone is nice to each other. J.D. kill Kurt and Ram. While Tom Sawyer and Huck Finns specific geographic origins in the red South dont jive with two not-red characters (both Veronica and Betty stick to blues, whites, and grays), making a connection to somebody as quintessentially American as Mark Twain makes it conspiracy-theory clear this is a movie not about global relations, but domestic politics, specifically those of the decade about to end. ; Ditzy Genius: She's a gifted student who was . 's life. From his reaction, Peter clearly thought she was inviting him to something, ah, private. . The Heather's, the popular kid who says his dad is a broker and, MOST CLEARLY, JD's dad. When an innocent drink mixup results in the accidental poisoning of Heather Chandler, JD convinces Veronica to stage Heathers suicide. is a handsome young man with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. %PDF-1.3 He is portrayed by James Scully. Crimes She is a senior at Westerburg High School and is the best friend of Martha Dunnstock and Heather McNamara. In the musical, after Veronica brings his bomb to the football field in order to die for their sins, J.D. He has moved around all his life - Dallas, Baton Rouge, Vegas, and now Sherwood Ohio. When Heather Duke is coaxed to take over as queen bee when Heather C dies, she becomes red, and then Veronica victoriously claims the red scrungee at the films end. J.D. but worries that he wouldn't even want to be seen in public with her. Although its weirdness stands up, the twisted account of high school drama and pain in Ohio's fictional Westerburg High School was of its time. Jason Dean - Portfolio An Amplified View on Angst and the American Teenager: Heathers Summary In this study, I examined the amplified view of teenage angst in Michael Lehmann's film, Heathers. The attire includes a pastel green blazer with a chrysanthemum flower, silver buttons aligned on either side. Heathers (1989) and Mean Girls (2004) are virtually the same movie, at least in the first half of each.They feature the same archetypes, the same jokes, and the same heavily satirized portrayal of high school in America. mentions having lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Dallas, Texas before he moved to Sherwood, Ohio. to read our character analysis for JD (Jason Dean) and unlock other amazing theatre resources! Red is the warmongering agendaas JD goes to kill Veronica and explains his plan to blow up the school, he wears a red shirt under his trademark black trenchcoatand the red hues in the final Westerberg pep rally turn it into a literal rallying of the troops, even though they dont know that theyre on the cusp of entering a losing battle as JD prepares to blow up the school underneath them. plants the thermals underneath the gym bleachers and in the boy's bathroom on the day of a Friday pep rally. Veronicas last name is Sawyer, the best friend she abandoned in order to become popular/a Heather is Betty Finn. She accepts and joins them in singing. 's relationship with his father was severely affected by the suicide of his mother who knowingly walked into a building that Bud Dean had prior rigged with explosives. The filmmakers arent saying that communism is the way since red wins out, just that total destruction isnt the answer; if the high school is societynay, the worldthan the only way to destroy the red menace is to blow the whole thing up, which isnt a worthy sacrifice. to read our character analysis for JD (Jason Dean) and unlock other amazing theatre resources! The two briefly flirt before Veronica is pulled away by Heather Chandler. This is Thesecret1070. She doesnt want to hurt Kurt and Ram, either, but she has no problem making them look gay, or with homosexuality in general. J.D. she's watched as they became 'the Heather's' that ruled the school and as they initiated Veronica Sawyer into . convinces Veronica to forge a fake suicide note that explains that they're gay and collects "homosexual artifiacts" to plant at the scene. JD often calls his father son and vice versa, which evokes one of the most famous Replacements songs, Bastards of Young, and its chorus, we are the sons of no one, Bastards of Young! break into Heather's house. Martha and Heather McNamara become this for Veronica. Is Heather Duke too green to handle the red scrungee of power? JD (Jason Dean) - Tenor - 17 - New to Westerberg High, JD is both a heartthrob and a villain. At first Veronica is thrilleduntil she finds out that being one of the Heathers means bullying the same kids she used to call friends. Veronica Sawyer finds herself fascinated by this dark and quirky newcomer. Visit Concord Theatricals for more information about Heathers The Musical (US/UK) and Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition (US/UK). it'll be a Woodstock for the 80's! Although the black could symbolize the infiltration of JD in her decisions, her accessories (sling bag) are still green, a memoir of the path which caused her to be who she has become. Veronica replies by putting a cigarette in her mouth. You think it's all just a game of doubles tennis? Veronica Sawyer, Winona Ryder at her finest, is all blacks, whites, and blues. Several days later, Ram Sweeney & Kurt Kelly spread a rumor about Veronica giving them oral sex. J.D. She tells J.D. Jason Dean, also nicknamed "J.D. Video unavailable But JD was an emotionally abusive fuck to Veronica. J.D. She loves nothing more than to humiliate those who she thinks are beneath her, which comes back to bite her in the end. Just how do you think adults act with other adults? Veronica breaks it off with J.D. Student at Westerburg High School This is the longest shot, but The Replacements were one of the finest, messiest Americans bands of the 80s, and since their lead singer was Paul Westerberg, its possible to see Heathers as the story of the bands rise and fall, especially as it relates to Westerbergs relationship to his talented-yet-troubled guitar player, Bob Stinson. Upgrade to PRO Sign Up for PRO to view suggested audition pieces! J.D. In. It isn't known if J.D. She committed suicide when he was young. J.D.Jason Dean His color isnt red or blue, but black, making him the embodiment of the covert nature of the Cold War and threats made by both sides. 4. He falls in love with Veronica Sawyer, kills three students who hurt Veronica, and finally attempts to kill Veronica and blow up the school before ultimately killing himself. Due to that, Jason had to take the role of a parental figure (the father) instead of seeking an actual parental figure. To take advantage of all of CharacTours features, you need your own personal She reveals her feelings on a radio show and people bully her causing her to try to kill herself. We could've toasted marshmallows together. Sure, its fundamentally about high school, but to paraphrase Christian Slaters character, JD, as hes attempting to blow up the school, Westerberg high school is society. 1 / 4. When he and the class talk with Miss Fleming about Heathers suicide, he says that he and Heather used to date. Underneath is a white turtleneck, the color often denoting how nave she is to the working of the society, falling victim to it. That is, before he decided that everyone at school should die, believing that they are keeping him and Veronica from being together. While including a psychopath to bomb up the school as a seventeen year old and a high school clique ready to stomp over each other may seem far fetched, for the 80s I believe even mentioning homosexuality and date-rape was unexpected, let alone suicide and juvenile crimes. While watching the video, his father states he put a Norwegian in the boiler room, then put thermals in the floors above to go off after the first bomb. Martha and Heather McNamara attempt suicide. Later that night, J.D. as a woman., They were also very receptive to any changes that existed outside of gender as well, beyond just the queerness of the show, said Diana. She is portrayed by Shannen Doherty . Blows himself up with his own bomb after Veronica defeats him in the boiler room. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of . When teenagers complain that they want to be treated like human beings, it's usually because they, "On the outside, Heather Duke was the vivacious young woman we all knew her to beBUT HER SOUL WAS IN. plants the "gay" materials beside the boys, and a forged suicide note stating the two were lovers participating in a suicide pact. When JD explains his master plan to what he thinks is Veronica's corpse, he tells her exactly how he believes the world will receive the mass suicide at Westerburg High. Mentally dull and emoti. Relatives Hobby ", "Yeah, uh, I don't really like your friends either. wasn't the best boyfriend to begin with either. Sort of! . They grow to be crazy, Psychopaths are born that way. He might as well be handing her a crown. 10. Synopsis: Heathers (Lehmann) follows the story of Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder), a student at Westerberg High in Ohio, as she tries to navigate the harsh reality of high school. J.D. The young heroine feels humiliated and attacks the elderly since, apart from being the newcomer, she is also an egghead. She realises that, regardless of what she thought of them, Heather, Kurt and Ram were still people. It allows the two leads in the musical to be queer. Thanks for signing up for The Airdrop! Personally, I think The Shining is really all about Shelley Duvalls killer style, because nothing in that film made a bigger impression on me than her brown overall dress, plaid house dress over long-johns, and prairie shag. View All Characters in Heathers the Musical. The high schools colors are red and black, but when JD comes to rescue Veronica from cow tipping, hes dramatically backlit with blue light. Here is regular contributor Jason Cuthbart's background and analysis. does not give an answer. The two meet again at a Snappy Snack Shack where J.D. I loved you! Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more. The song "Yo Girl" has Veronica find out from Heather Duke that Martha tried to kill herself in an attempt to copy the popular kids "and failing miserably." If you are going to edit a lot, then make yourself a user and login. Now that youre dead, whatre you gonna do with your life? he questions, in the end becoming the only true suicide of the lot. plans Kurt and Ram's "suicide" after Kurt tells the entire student body that Veronica had given him and Ram blowjobs during their double date with Heather McNamara. Heather Chandler is Mean, being the most actively cruel of the Heathers. Not literally, but rather the broader war between red states and blue states, conservatives and liberals, with a pro-blue state slant. J.D. asks Veronica, "Pretend I did blow up the school, all the schools. Similarly, the school newspaper seeks to capitalise on Heather's death because teen suicide is currently a national issue, complete with a shitty public awareness song. By 1988, Bob Stinson was out of the band, theyd released their most commercial record yet (Pleased to Meet Me) on a major label, and the band would break up a few years later. The trench overcoat still depicts how his motto hasnt changed even a bit throughout the story. The company does more tearing down old buildings than constructing new ones. She has them count up to three when they can then strip Veronica's clothes off of her. He obviously has some pretty big mental issues, and maybe it was something he's always had but I think it was developed through witnessing his mother's suicide and having such an absentee crazy dad. He also had a Beretta 21 Bobcat in .25 ACP at his disposal, which he used to make Kurt and Ram's deaths look like a murder-suicide. Was there anything I missed out for these two amazing characters? follows her outside where he finally blows himself up using the bomb he had originally intended for the Westerburg High student body. Veronica, Martha, and the dawn of a new era. tells Veronica that she fucked him up pretty bad, that she has a power that he never thought she possessed, and that the slate is clean as he activates yet another bomb strapped to his chest. Sign up for The Airdrop, our weekly newsletter full of book giveaways, interesting article round-ups and fun event notices! The 1988 black comedy, which effectively killed the 80s teen genre (along with Heather Chandler, Kurt and Ram), was about so much more than high school, popularity, and Christian Slaters hair. 5. Later, J.D. After going to her room, Veronica finds that J.D. And, one assumes, the red motif. 's usual outfit of choice is a men's flannel paired with a flannel or short sleeved button down, covered by his signature trenchcoat. Westerburg High School Another look is donned by JD while he is at Veronicas, switching the overcoat to a blue-black flannel and a grey vest underneath with blue jeans. proposes that Veronica lure them into the woods with the promise to "make the rumors true," then shoot them with what he promises are nonfatal "Ich lge" German bullets that only break the skin but do no real damage. All the schools. is jaded, and cynical. Powers / Skills 4. Origin Find out how you match to him and 5500+ other characters. Why can't you just be a friend? She thinks Holling is gutless and nave read analysis of Heather Hoodhood (Holling's Sister) JD goes to North shore high by Heathers_Chainsaw 743 48 27 JD successfully blew up westerburg high, and now, believing that his girlfriend Veronica is dead, he moves once again with his father to Ontario. Lizard Boy (NYC) They are enamored by the Heathers and are easily swayed by the possibility of sex. The opposite of confident and popular, she possesses a kind heart, optimistic even in the face of rejection. sure, I was coming up here to kill you, but first I was gonna try and win you back with my amazing petition! *Our system only provides suggested monologues or songs for select characters if we have matching monologues and song information in our database. Its inital tagline was "Love. Thank You For Watching.Music:After Glow - Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioSentimental - Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioMy Other Channel: https://bit.ly/38OqE9q#JD #. ", "The white whale is dunked. His anger is building up. Never seen or heard West End's JD or the original Off Broadway JD but I've heard the cast recording enough times. Because his father kept moving around, J.D . Heather Chandler - Mezzo Soprano - 17 - Richest, hottest, most magnetic, cruelest girl in town. Occupation ". An overweight girl cruelly nicknamed Martha Dumptruck. While his dad ran into the house . When she finally becomes Queen Bee, she wields power like a bulldozer. dies while the blast singes Veronica and lights her cigarette. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. 41. He falls in love with Veronica Sawyer, kills three students who hurt Veronica, and finally attempts to kill Veronica and blow up the school before ultimately killing himself. J.D. Starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater in iconic roles as teen outcasts-turned-terminators, Heathers was brutal. The duo panics and covers up the "accident" by staging it as a fake suicide. Pretend I did blow up the school, all schools. ", "I cant believe you actually did it. making an effort not to stand out at school, as we first see him sitting in the back corner of the cafeteria. Red is also a bright, dominant color witch, again, matched Chandler's personality. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Affiliation The last of the Heathers, who is beautiful and innocent, yet ditsy. This is the part where we all unanimously were startled with the sudden change in color depiction for our lovely Duke. Challenge getting rid of the annoying people at school. He doesn't know what to do when things don't go according to plan, and his need to be right is unshakable. Together, they ensured that it wasnt only J.D.s pronouns that were changing, but that all changes to the character were handled with care. climbs through Veronica's window and asks her to play a game of croquet turned strip croquet. We see the four girls in preppy style of the 80s, characterized by shoulder pads resembling those styled by working women as a way to fit in the work culture. As he says, "I've been to seven schools in seven states, and the only thing different is my locker combination." Strong belt to C, D preferred.! jdxreader heathers jd jasondean veronicasawyer jasondeanxreader xreader heatherduke heathersxreader heatherchandler veronica fanfiction musical romance. Red is evil, blue is good, and freedom (from the Heathers/Communists) is our heros goal. 39 Stories. Male Music Personality Heathers Musical Which Heather Am I Which Character From Heathers Th . They were very dedicated to making sure that the characterization made sense in their rewriting of it, said Kaitlyn. However, its made quite clear that Heather really did break up with Peter because he was boring. She shoots him multiple times with his own gun when he refuses to stop the bomb. Professional Status ", "Heather Chandler is one bitch that deserves to die. That leaves a lot of room for interpretation, and lord knows, Ive taken up most of it. You and never Miss a beat between red states and blue states, conservatives liberals. 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