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Kit Connor Says Audience Photos Made Him Feel Objectified During Romeo Performance

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As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share the feelings of Kit Connor himself, who’s openly discussed his experience of feeling ‘objectified’ while playing Romeo on Broadway. He shared that he was left unsettled by audience members capturing moments during a stage sex scene, which undeniably adds a unique layer to my admiration for his courage and professionalism.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I recently found myself marveling at the electrifying stage presence of the 21-year-old Heartstopper star, who gracefully stepped into the limelight for his Broadway debut. This captivating performance was a daring, contemporary reinterpretation of the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet. Sharing the spotlight with none other than West Side Story sensation Rachel Zegler, this dynamic duo breathed new life into the classic story.

In the contemporary retelling of William Shakespeare’s sad story directed by Sam Gold, who won a Tony Award, they portrayed the main characters, the ill-fated lovers.

He shared with American publication The Cut, “I would remove my shirt and notice camera flashes from the crowd… There was a certain sleazy aspect to it.

The occasion arose during a part where Romeo ascends onto a raised bed to plant a kiss on Juliet. This physically demanding action has garnered widespread attention on TikTok. However, this reaction from the spectators might make Kit feel uneasy.

Or, in a more conversational style:

During the scene when Romeo jumps onto a hanging bed to smooch Juliet, it’s become quite popular online thanks to TikTok. But for Kit, the audience’s reaction could be a bit unnerving.

He found it difficult to discuss the topic, as it was emotionally distressing for him. This was particularly so because the upsetting scene followed immediately after his “Banished” scene, where Romeo threatened suicide.

If I don’t believe I’ve performed well, it would make me extremely disappointed. Backstage, I might become quite angry with myself.

Kit stated, ‘I wasn’t only bothered by the sense of being treated as an object – I certainly experienced this on occasion and I don’t want to minimize that sensation – but what truly distressed me was how it undermined a deeply emotional, exposed instance. This was particularly significant for me.’

He also spoke about grappling with self-perception.

He shared that he had a strong sense of self-awareness as a child, often finding himself thinking while standing at a train station: ‘That person must be thinking I’m foolish,’ or ‘They probably think my hairstyle is terrible.’

When Heartstopper was released, I found some signs that suggested they could potentially be considering my thoughts.

In October 2022, about half a year following the debut of Heartstopper, Kit reappeared on Twitter for a brief moment to publicly acknowledge his bisexuality. Earlier, he had quit Twitter and referred to it as an unnecessary space, amid claims that he was engaging in ‘queer-baiting’.

‘I’ll be back shortly. Just wanted to let you know I identify as bisexual. It seems you made an 18-year-old come out unwillingly. I believe some of you misunderstood the purpose of the show. Farewell.’

The instance triggered an outpouring of backing, even from the writer of Heartstopper, Alice Oseman, who expressed: ” frankly, I can’t fathom how individuals can enjoy Heartstopper and then delight in hypothesizing about characters’ sexualities.

Later on, Kit confessed that he wished he could have revealed things differently and was not yet prepared to discuss the matter when asked before.

Despite the personal challenges, Kit’s performance on stage has earned critical acclaim.

Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post called it ‘an impressive, heart-stopping Broadway debut’.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, his portrayal of Romeo was described as “fresh, passionate, and romantic,” yet also “deeply heart-wrenching.

Other reviewers found him captivating, revealing his potential as a top-tier actor, and engaging throughout the entire performance.

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2025-04-10 19:37

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