#that and the laughing / amused comments / exaggerated reactions are classic risk-free ways to hold a conversation

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This is a quick drawing dedicated to Will Roland’s stance when playing Jared. His posture is truly that of a little guy. 

Literally look at him. god.

#dear evan hansen #jared kleinman #will roland #my art #lately I've been obsessing over the differences in the posture of each of the characters will roland plays #jared stands like That of course #sometimes he shifts his weight from foot to foot for a sec but feet otherwise planted #with the signature backpack strap grip #also a lot of gesturing - he uses his hands as well as his head to gesture (leaning back and forth or looking up and down etc.) #there's also arm crossing / hands on hips in some scenes #while a lot of the scenes are direct address I think that it's implied he is making Direct Eye Contact which I think is important #like when he's not speaking he sure is Looking at the person he's listening to #I guess you are meant to do that - my therapist was actually telling me the other day #that when you are talking you should look at other things; but when you are listening you should make eye contact (but not too much) #this isn't relavent #I think the eye contact is jared trying to engage in a way that is safe for him #that and the laughing / amused comments / exaggerated reactions are classic risk-free ways to hold a conversation #like the fact that he is pretending everything that's happening is a funny show he is watching #it creates this distance that allows him to feel on top of things #idk if that makes sense #I'll just stop here I've rambled way too much #if you are desperate to hear an in depth description of winston's posture in every one of his appearances on billions lmk