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His voice was so good omg, not as deep as Raphael but still had the rich feel to it and I could definitely feel the Valjean-ness seeping into his Phantom (he’s also an amazing valjean lol) Acting wise, I found he played a more restrained Phantom at first, really playing the cool, confindent guy in MOTN, and then immediately becoming unhinghed and aggressive during STYDI. I would say he was shouting more, and being more physically aggressive then Josh and Raphael (not a bad thing just something I noticed). Although I thought the immediate contrast between his confidence/ coolness when he was showing Christine his lair, and his subsequent mega-tantrum when she unmasks him was fun haha. also his “you try my patience” in Final Lair was very aggressive I love it lol (reminded me a little of Hugh Panaro tbh) considering his final lair was pretty aggresive his kiss was oddly gentle (see below ramblings)

Definitely more on the aggressive side, as opposed to Josh’s more desperate (i guess you could say?) portrayal. Like it’s hard to word it but i’m sure yall know what I mean haha.

HIS FINAL LAIR KISS............... :SOB: He did the little flail that most Phantoms tend to do but then he almost proceeded to embrace her back, and instead of pushing Christine roughly away when the music stops (as seems to be the regular blocking as both Josh and Raphael do this) he remains embraced with her until a bit after the music ends, then gently cups her face/ wipes her tears before gently pulling away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

you know what im just gonna post some gif snippets of the video bc everyone should see it :sob: