Character Study: FROZEN star Andrew Pirozzi Transforms Into Reindeer Sidekick Sven

[@heyitsnataliec]

The fact that the sexiest person alive has been inside a deer puppet and we had no idea

[@melcarling]

Agree with this!!!!

[@Lizwindsor]

Yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@leemo2000]

Agree 👍🏻

[@laurenconrad1799]

I saw on the Frozen website that they have two actors alternate the part. That’s when I knew that this must be the most physically demanding role imaginable, if they’re hiring two male dancers to play him on alternate nights.

[@imogenna_]

For roughly the first year or so, Andrew played Sven 6 shows a week and Adam 2 (the matinees), but I'm glad they now do an even split because it is such a demanding role, and I think it's lovely that they get equal the shows now :)

[@MissGlamours01]

That was by far one of the most interesting character studies so far

[@blainevanity6]

My whole body hurts just watching this.

[@oliviaboyd8680]

Yassssss

[@rainbowfox1075]

Not me. I do quadrobics lol

[@semr.1654]

Why is he literally Flynn Rider in the beginning??

[@mailycampbello]

Sem R. I was just about to comment about this!!😂😂

[@alyssaelizalyn]

omg i'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed this

[@benjamincruz6921]

I was thinking the same thing!!!

[@kerrylambert4681]

I literally just said that to myself lol

[@spider-swift]

i was about to comment this. Imagine Tangled on Broadway, the lantern scene would be gorgeous..

[@itsannachloem]

I love how he keeps saying 'our' and 'we have' instead of 'my' and 'I have'. He has so much respect for the character and the shared experience they have on and off stage. So amazing to watch!

[@WIscodizard]

And respect for the other actor who plays the role!

[@lilianaclark5730]

lmao im sure hes refering to the other actor who also plays sven

[@AlyssasTheatreVlog]

I would love to know what the audition process is like for Sven. Obviously you have to be an amazing physical actor but like ?? do you just walk in the room and act like a reindeer ? I'm so curious!!

[@lindabuck2777]

Alyssa's Theatre Vlog girl bwahahaha

[@laurenconrad1799]

According to this Playbill article, he was originally auditioning for another part in the show (I don’t know which) and the casting team said they’d like to see him for Sven. I don’t know what the audition process was like after that, or what made the casting director decide that he was a good candidate for the reindeer part. www.playbill.com/article/how-frozen-actor-andrew-pirozzi-stays-fit-enough-to-play-a-reindeer

[@renidere]

Alyssa's Theatre Vlog they might have had a costume present that wasn't the actual one but just a sort of base that they'd be able to use. If they didn't then idk maybe they really were like "get on the floor and act like a reindeer please"

[@bissa6889]

It would be a call for a puppeteer basically - someone who would do things in shows like Cirque du Soleil or The Lion King - people with mechanical and puppeteering skills

[@imogenna_]

The physicality Andrew and Adam have to play this character is so incredibly impressive, thank you so much for this video showing the process! I've been following this show since it opened on Broadway and only from this video did I realise/learn he's on his toes the whole time!

[@KingdomHeartsFan3211]

I tell you, the first time I saw "Frozen", when Sven and Kristoff came onstage, I was like, "Sven reminds me of the giraffes in 'The Lion King'," and my mind was pretty much blown. Kudos to Michael Curry!

[@alexbergen8356]

This is my favourite character study yet, and that's saying something because I love them all. He's so right about you thinking that's a real reindeer. What a beautiful designed puppet, skillfully utilized by the member playing Sven!! MAGIC.

[@jester6937]

Why is no one talking about the fact that he is very attractive?!

[@JeddtheJedi]

This is how to be a furry but without the stigma

[@aves8326]

Jester furry

[@jessedwards6988]

Why is he the real Flynn Ryder?

[@smartguy458]

He could be Disneybounding as Flynn Ryder.

[@apprenticelibrarian]

Eugene Fitzherbert Disneybounding at the beginning I see

[@rebeccajoyner3858]

This is Absolutely Awesome! I was blown away with this character when I first saw the show this year! Michael Curry did an outstanding job!

[@JeddtheJedi]

Poor man planking and like needing to move around while planking

[@An-np4yn]

It's for core strength I believe

[@Erik_Ahl]

I totally understand that kick you get from the first audience reactions when you enter a stage! I played Heihei in a danceshow of Moana this spring and even though the music was very loud I could still hear the reactions from the audience when I first appeared! I LOVED it!

[@lemoninacoconut6460]

this is literally the most impressive thing ever

[@alyssaelizalyn]

okay this is officially the beSt character study yet...SO COOL!

[@BryceFletch]

Holy crap. This is amazing. I now want to see this show just to see the puppetry work of Sven

[@masazokaei]

This is amazing. This guy and the other actor playing this character deserve so much recognition and PAY for this hard work. Wow 🤩

[@callumdoherty7204]

That is quite possibly the cleverest Broadway costume I’ve ever seen.

[@coastertron]

Is he operating the ears etc too or is that someone else?

[@sophiebelkin5953]

I go to his former dance studio! We have a signed frozen poster from him inside one of the studios so cool!

[@ArabellaGloria]

this kinda shows how theatre is a lot more than just singing cute little songs and having everything done for you

[@EEEEEEEEEK]

Yeah, this is 100% accurate. When Sven came on stage, I thought it was an actual animal at first. And that was amazing. Then I realized it was a puppeteer, and I pretty much lost my mind.

[@Artsy_Insomniac]

Imagine paying thousands of dollars to go to acting school, finally getting your big break on Broadway, and then playing a fucking reindeer.

[@HappySlayer81]

No wonder he's in such good shape, that must be exhausting.

[@Shadow-kq4yc]

Absolutely insane how we watch this man suit up from a normal human being to almost fully a reindeer, and then when that neck hood drops there's an actual reindeer on stage. That is incredible performance.

[@edgarfilho6129]

Terrific! This actor is excellent because Sven is real on the stage.Besides that, it´s not easy to perform in that position.Congratulations!!!!

[@mayapetersen2588]

This? This is amazing! When he began walking on the hooves I was blown away!! Wow! I wish I could see him live

[@Isabella-gv1dp]

How does he move inside it? Is he on all fours? How does he make the reindeer walk? I'm confused as to what position he's in when he makes the reindeer walk

[@XiaLian_Wilson]

he's on all fours, but walking on his toes instead of his flat feet. The only thing I don't get is how he makes the eyes and ears move!!

[@maisiewatts704]

XiaXiaCrab I think the controls for the eyes and ears are in the leg holes where his hands are

[@Karm1200]

He is basically in a plank position the whole time.

[@rainbowfox1075]

Me who does quadrobics: ... lol (search up quadrobics if you don't know what it is!)

[@QSmoonman75]

So cool and interesting! I saw Frozen back in April and was mystified by how the got Sphen to work. Thank you for sharing this!

[@mallorynorton316]

Why is he literally Flynn Rider at the start

[@MrLourie]

Very interesting. Too bad Andrew's beauty is concealed, but his talent certainly isn't.

[@leslittleeinsteins811]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!

[@brookecherie4057]

He is legit Flynn Ryder in the beginning lol

[@scottrousseau496]

Just beautiful and amazing work. I saw the show and when he walked onto stage it was such magic!

[@skylardenise1379]

Why is no one talking about the fact that he is en point the whole show

[@annabethelston8101]

HE LOOKS LIKE A REAL LIFE FLYNN RIDER

[@AlexisLederArt]

This is crazy impressive. Bravo!

[@avery.davies237]

Y'all this guy has to stand on point for like, 3 hours that's a lot of work🤣🤣

[@missbarker5370]

WHy Is iT sO HOt DoWN HeRE?!

[@rowelle]

It sucks that even at curtain call, the audience doesn’t get to see his face at least. I feel like he doesn’t get recognition at all.

[@symply_Sym]

someone please tell him that I love his dog

[@AyaBlue22]

This looks as though it requires a great deal of discipline. I love to see videos like this that delve into the rigors of performance that many people don’t often see, or appreciate. One thing I don’t understand is why he gets dressed first to exercise (and get pretty sweaty) before performing, why not exercise first then shower/change into his wardrobe? I can’t imagine that would be an easy costume to clean.

[@rainbowfox1075]

How does Sven blink and the ears move?

[@Lizwindsor]

I’ve seen this, and it’s sooooo magical! It’s an amazing part of this wonderful show! ❤️

[@sarahcoughlan3684]

this is amazing! i would probably die from doing this for 5 minutes one time in my life! lmao😂

[@tuckerhawkey9561]

I hope we see a character study of Ryann Redmond as Olaf

[@juliannegarcia4234]

Very beautiful scenic design and costuming

[@lolalolalin]

OMG!!!! soooo cool to know this!!! I cannot wait to see this in real time!!!

[@eviejones6578]

4:41 paint me like one of your french girls

[@gracestjean]

I’m playing Sven at my local theater and I’m so excited (and nervous). My costume is gonna be sort of like this except my legs are the front legs and my back legs are just fake legs on wheels

[@rebeccagumpel3586]

Go Andrew! Hillsborough is proud of you!

[@purplequeen8318]

Very interesting. Thank you for posting this.

[@s_vlog1013]

Woah 😨 I never knew you could play an animal in a musical. Nice 👍🏻 xx

[@a_normal_person3087]

My goodness, I could never do what this guy does, even though he’s playing a underrated role, to be in a reindeer costume with all that weight sounds hard af!

[@tiffany02020]

THIS IS JUST SO NEAT !!!!!!!

[@notcarlie1710]

Padded for the gods lol

[@Toast_Studios]

I’m gonna say what we all thinking.... WE DID NOT EXPECT THE PEROSN EHO PLAYS THAT REINDEER TO BE GOOD LOOKING 👏🏽💕

[@bluefox99887]

This is SO COOL!

[@juno_likes_stars3085]

If Jonathan Groff, a Broadway actor, doesn't eventually play Christoff, a character he originated, I will explode.

[@Lizwindsor]

I love Sven.

[@akcalo]

Wow this is amazing!

[@TuberoseKisser]

I feel like a good alternative to the back feet would be heeless/gravity boots.

[@shaunig6716]

With the meditation have you found that the more relaxed and calm you are, the quicker your reflexes are?

[@chelseadaley9770]

I loved This show frozen it was an outstanding performance when the day that I went way before this whole pandemic even started last year when everything was starting to shut down I was so freakin depressed how broadway closed down until this yr I think it just opened up now

[@bskeete]

So interesting and amazing!!! Thanks.

[@thatrandomgirl4574]

How does he move the eye's XD????

[@savannahpeirce2832]

He looks like Flynn ryder

[@MissPerriwinkle]

stud !

[@MissPerriwinkle]

omg the stress on his body,,,,brilliant actor !

[@danteferrise6742]

SO THE COMMENT SECTION IS AS THIRSTY AS I AM FOR ONCE LOL...BUT THERE IS ONE SMOKING HOT OBVIOUS REASON WHY! I wonder if he has read these comments before?

[@katielawrence5420]

I love Andrew Pirozzi.

[@SillyCyl]

I love this!!!

[@jessicalamoureux8726]

did nobody else see the call me by your name book 👀

[@TheCK3000]

Yeah, but like... how does the puppet work? It blinks and nods and twitches its ears... I know that's not the purpose of this video - this actor does an impressively tremendous amount of work for this role and that's what this is about - but **how does the puppet work???**

[@imogenna_]

There's controls by his hands that let him manipulate the eyelids and ears :)

[@serenity-9825]

I saw this bc when I was 10 I played Sven in a play so I feel like we have some sort of connection in some way

[@gavincampbell8037]

That’s awesome

[@SuidAfrikaMitsu]

Flynn Ryder is playing Sven? Hmmm interesting.

[@maxxmanzi3116]

OK looks like Flin Rider/ Eugene from tangled He has a satchel and he’s waring blue

[@rainbowfox1075]

Me doing quadrobics:

[@hannahfulton6814]

Hes the king furry🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rainbowfox1075]

I knew I'd find a comment like this somewhere lol

[@alanday5255]

You should have just went with a 'lovably reindeer.'

[@deannakrysiak9582]

Why does he look like Flynn Rider in the begging?

[@adamhaldir6727]

Wow!

[@baileymercer1501]

Why is he a reindeer and the MOST attractive😮😮😮!?!!?!!!!?!!

[@meldenker1927]

Why doesn‘t he play Christoph?

[@jeromealday614]

So a black guy can cosplay as one

[@KellyDsWorld]

I wonder who controls his eyes and ears :)

[@srirachmaputrijuwitaputri8256]

andrew prozzi is funny reinderr look like that the people

[@puppygirl5118]

Why does he look like Flynn Rider in the beginning!?

[@tobyfinney768]

0:32 Flynn Rider?

[@joyajohnson2216]

Got DAMN HE’S FINE

[@nicksworldofmysticalwonder8509]

Please do character study Cameron pow in the lion king.

[@muscle4u]

Wow very nice and impressive

[@peecola335]

How does he not fall?????

[@MicahRion]

WOW

[@2012lexie]

i thought this was Anthony from Bridgerton 😅🤣

[@jeahavvalentin980]

I love ❤ NY

[@richielangielin]

WOOOOOOOW

[@m4ryslibrary]

ur telling me that isnt flynn ryder