Episode 5: Too Grool for School: Backstage at MEAN GIRLS with Erika Henningsen

[@TwilightIsLIfe4493]

I would love to see Erika play Anna in Frozen! She'd be PERFECT!

[@seanfielding4638]

TwilightIsLIfe4493 omg yes

[@roo3254]

and Taylor as elsa

[@danielleruth3539]

Omg yesss

[@morgancrowson120]

To bad it’s closed now😭

[@ameliamorgan2287]

I'd love to see Erika play anyone in anything

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

Thanking the theatre gods for that clip with “I’d rather be me” in the background

[@princessparisproductions416]

I feel the same way🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️ Hannah Mowbray #same #blessed

[@dorindavaes]

love your profile pic, the last five years is life

[@devotedcetacean6568]

Now we must pray to the god of theatre 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️

[@pinkitydrinkityyas]

Timestamp

[@anaghan8381]

@@pinkitydrinkityyas 8:08

[@pongo7695]

I wasn’t expecting Ben to show up in a wig and I literally screamed

[@cereal_picnic]

It scared me and then I started laughing 😂😂😂

[@christian__kidd]

I swear Taylor is just in a constant state of DRUNK AF

[@shealyny9489]

Christian Demetrius Kidd or crackhead

[@internalscreaming7566]

And we love her EVEN more for it

[@DanielMazz]

@@internalscreaming7566 how is she

[@DanielMazz]

@Make Fetch Happen the part when she said I gotta go suddenly

[@internalscreaming7566]

Daniel Mazz Wdym?

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

"No plastics or mean girls were harmed in the making of this black eye." No, but one Erika Henningsen was, and I worry for her safety! 😂

[@ellers8120]

She’s not a plastic, she just plays one

[@kinggeorgeiii7229]

MegsyMoo she’s not plastics it’s cause of Regina she not ACTUALLY plastic good thing she didn’t get too hurt besides u can’t really see it!

[@nessquake]

What happened to cause the black eye?

[@phoenixblue-koszalka1518]

@@nessquake I think she fell on the stairs, when Cady goes to accept her Spring Fling crown.

[@catepearson8413]

6:54 Kate Rockwell was on stage singing “Sexy”!😂

[@emilygaddy1509]

Fun Fact: I’ve met Taylor Louderman. She’s from Missouri and I went to this theatre camp that she used to act at. She came when she was on tour for Bring It On in St. Louis. She was super nice and I suffer from anxiety and asked her how she managed to perform in front of people without getting nervous.

[@vanessarosemay]

What did she say?

[@annabaumann2008]

I saw her, I didn't meet her, after she was in kinky boots at the muny! She seemed so nice!

[@internalscreaming7566]

T A Y L O R I S F R O M M Y S T A T E

[@emilygaddy1509]

*internal screaming* FELLOW MISSOURIAN??

[@internalscreaming7566]

Emily gaddy YASSSS, REPRESENT!

[@youtubeloverforever1761]

omg barrett’s belt gave me chills 😭❤️

[@clairelundin11]

This cast is hilarious!! I can't get enough of these vlogs 😂 -- also, Barrett singing I'd Rather Be Me in the background? I died.

[@michellepham8320]

*"hey guys.. it's me.. bECky"*

[@cereal_picnic]

Becky is an inspiration to the youth

[@connorsternberg7032]

It wrangles me that Barrett didn’t get nominated

[@melindayang4718]

it's actually rankles. had to turn on closed captions to know the spelling.

[@connorsternberg7032]

Thanks

[@SuperInvisible3]

I'm glad there isn't a wrangle over the word rankle, otherwise that would rankle me.

[@fqirysx5361]

Connor Sternberg IKR I LOVE HER SO MUCH 🥺🤍🖐

[@elenasofia4262]

Gianna reminds me so much of Rachel Berry, definitely not in a bad way. She’s my spirit animal..

[@annaoffive]

I thought that too!! Lol

[@harrietjones1409]

The louderman lingo cracks me up each time!

[@leahthai2040]

CONGRATS TO TAYLOR, GREY, AND ASHLEY FOR THE NOMINATIONS

[@abigailfuentes7673]

Taylor: This week's word is..."Rankle". Taylor: _"To allow something to rankle is to let it annoy you long after the event, to let it fester."_ Taylor: _"It's still--"_ Ashley: stoP RANKLING MEE! Taylor: *_nOOO ThAT'S nOT RigHT!_*

[@whyitskirsten]

so this is when Barrett kept on ranting in her Instagram about the blanket being stuck on her jacket 😂😂

[@Rosieann30528]

I just wanna be friends with all of them they seem like such a fun time

[@Chebowlier]

Can we talk about the SOAR from the audience after " Id Rather Be Me"??!! 😲😲😲😲

[@albieemery2828]

Yeah but I mean the people on stage clap as well

[@ericamoeller2204]

Between the Today Show performance of “Apex Predator” and this episode of the vlog, today has been a pretty grool day!

[@nicolemarie9551]

Ben Cook in a wig is my religion

[@kam_does_theatre]

Yes

[@amieperkins4933]

how do I join?

[@jennaantenna4997]

@@amieperkins4933 what's the timestamp?

[@jennaantenna4997]

nvm I found it

[@EmazingElliot]

It makes me sad that Barrett is never in these vlogs

[@katsunami1183]

Ikr

[@justnox2629]

i know it reminds me of how mike faist was never in the sincerely me series

[@gaIexy]

Why is she never in the vlogs?

[@anahbella5438]

She is in like small parts sometimes

[@kimschneider7923]

it’s probably abt her anxiety bc that’s why she doesn’t stage door

[@TaysTings]

Lol “ hey guys...it’s me..Becky” just like the opening a found footage doc

[@lee-kx4mj]

how loud you can be backstage at an actual broadway production versus how quiet you need to be backstage at a non professional production is such a stark difference omg....you guys r like YELLING and its so nice n cute n free

[@bells8830]

Omg I thought that too

[@alyssacollier1873]

"she's got a shiner" aw poor Erika lol great episode once again!

[@solcarlosofficial]

Best episode so far!!!! Does it take you out of character using the camera backstage?I love we got to see some behind the scenes of the actual perfomance and even listened to berret

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

This episode was PERFECT! It had the usual awesome stuff like Louderman Lingo and Little Blue Couch, but I also LOVED the inclusion of the ensemble!! They're so much fun, and they often get left out of these vlogs almost entirely. Allowing them to "steal" the camera and whatnot was a really fun way to include them and let them infuse this with a little bit of their own personalities. Thank you for allowing that to happen!

[@kaylallala]

erika’s reaction to grey kissing her cheek is adorable😂

[@user-oq6ol5fi2w]

it wouldnt be a show with Ben Tyler Cook without a foam roller

[@dorindavaes]

I NEEDED MY DOSIS OF BARRETT

[@partlycloudy_skye]

Literally every director ever: Don't talk backstage Taylor: HELLO ERIKA!!!

[@litepond]

I was singing I'd Rather Be Me along with the video hahaha

[@yogabbagabbaskye]

"What are yougoing to do?" **jumpy** **jumpy** "I'm going to push you infront of a bus!!" _"NuuuU! Don't push me in front of a bus!!"_ I love this part so much.

[@amfish]

Did anyone else notice Erika’s beautiful laugh during Louderman Lingo? Also Taylor skyrocketing into a frog jump after successfully using “rankles” was incredible. Who knew she could jump so high?!

[@katclark2963]

BARTTET NEEDDDSSS TO BE ON THE LITTLE BLUE COUCH!!!!! Plzzzzzzzx

[@sophersaucer7666]

GO BECKY YOU ARE A TAP DANCING QUEEN

[@isabellayow8901]

I hope this series never ends!

[@CoolStuff6375]

WE NEED TO SEE BECKY AGAIN NEXT WEEK

[@nessa_leaves]

I almost died when Ben got the camera with that beautiful wig on!! My lungs hurt from because that was amazing

[@dakotabach5325]

i stan mean girls so much about to see it for the second time in a month woot woot

[@frapp2latte]

More Kate Rockwell, please! Love her as Karen!

[@alexandriacanaan8165]

Taylor “I like to draw the faces on the mannequin head” 😂

[@madelinewright5218]

loved her little riff of "knowing me, knowing you" from abba

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

If she hasn't already, Gianna needs to play one of the Stepsisters in Cinderella at some point. :D

[@chacepaulson1309]

Justice for Barrett Wilbert Weed!!!

[@agreenpar]

Chace Paulson SHE WAS ROBBED! I’m so pissed! She’s so good!

[@harrietjones1409]

And Erika! They are both fantastic and couldn’t have played their roles better!

[@thatoneannoyingsoprano8066]

guys. chill. everyone who was nominated deserved what they got. and this whole “justice for barrett!!” is so dumb. the american theater wing association isn’t going to listen to a bunch of 13 year olds. they won’t even listen to equity when they’re campaigning for an ensemble category!

[@user-oq6ol5fi2w]

jesus chill, people can be upset

[@thatoneannoyingsoprano8066]

SwedishNerd yes but devaluing the women who were nominated isn’t what you should do especially since i can bet most of these girls haven’t seen the show and are only going off of “i’d rather be me” and her work in heather. you can’t judge anything like this without seeing it, sorry

[@stephpiano2908]

Taylor's reaction to using "rankle" tho

[@gracekay6448]

Barrett singing left me SHOOKITH

[@Abby-vs9un]

8:22 I LOVE BARRET IN THIS SONG. IT'S IN MY LINE UP FOR FRESHMAN AUDITIONS.

[@madiepaige2190]

last time i was this early..well i don’t know because i’ve never been this early..but yea love this whole cast to bits!💓

[@pulido2160]

I was getting anxiety watching Erika run to do the Santa dance😂

[@devanbeauty]

Broadway com... please put Mary Kate and Ginna Claire, the witches on the broadway tour of wicked on a vlog!! Everyone’s been dying to see them on broadwaycom and they really want to do it!

[@kristinalenkowsky]

LOVED THE BEHIND THE SHOW CLIPS

[@beautifuldreamer156]

THE NOTE IN THE MIRROR THOUGH LMAOOO "Erika, try not to embarrass me. All of my friends are here"

[@natalieclayburn9694]

2:05 is so precious awh

[@MusicalNerd-th6bk]

I AM SO OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!

[@Tendernight0396]

The "Sugar Butter Flour"Quote!!!! Vlog cross over with Desi, anyone?

[@partlycloudy_skye]

Erika: This will at least get us through opening number Me: There are 2 people in the opening number- Barrett and Grey lol

[@hufflepuffunicorn4411]

OMG YAS THE ENDING OF RATHER BE ME!

[@beylover1234]

I’m so happy I was waiting for this to post

[@princeorii7815]

It still wrankles me, that there's no more too grool for school.

[@GoodMorningButch]

I'm just deeply in love with every single lady featured in these vlogs

[@BrookeInProgress]

Okay, gonna need to know what MAC lipstick that is. Also gonna need to know why there are MAC lipsticks taped to the wall at 5:35.

[@thelifeofme5221]

I didn't know how much time they actually have like during Cadys change into the costume I thought she would rush but no the team is AMAZING!

[@skinkscat]

Ashley Park really is my spirit animal!!!! Snyder's flavored pretzel bits pieces are my absolute favorite snack!!

[@rebeccasmart3]

I LOVE TAYLOR LAUDERMAN

[@Niqhtmusic]

its so weird that i remember practically everything abt this show? except opening.. when renee came in, taylor left, erika left, the obc just left and krystina came in?? i feel old

[@sophiepops3881]

i've been asking for this forever!! thank you so much xxxx

[@sarahhrubio]

Gianna is my spirit animal

[@gfriend3843]

7:55 WHY THE F IS BENNY IN DRAG 😂😂

[@SkinnyRevival]

during “rather be me,” the gym is supposed to be filled with girls, but they don’t have enough female ensemble members to look like the gym is full so the guys dress like them too. at least that’s what they did in dc ☺️

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

He looks fabulous! This made my day!! 😂😂

[@alexandriacanaan8165]

Celeste Deale they do it in BMC too!

[@mayakaitlyn5074]

IKR I was like I’m flying to nyc rn just to see Ben cook in drag

[@mollyevans6130]

Lexi Cannan the bmc one is probably more satire though

[@sashkapolly6724]

Taylor's jump after she used the word had me screaming (almost)

[@marianacairo]

What gave her the black eye thoughhh?

[@aubreymadelyn4474]

"Come on in, join us" *LEAVE YOUR FIELDS TO FLOWER*

[@samtocke8794]

The cast is so cute. 💕💕💕💕

[@alexiswilleke1464]

Omg Barrett sounded amazing

[@lizlemon3698]

Theater kids never grow up, they just grow into big ol bodies with a few more responsibilities

[@harrietjones1409]

I LOVE YOU ERIKA!!! Good luck with all the shows, you’re doing awesome!

[@juliareste]

i love how erika made waitress references lol

[@jonathanjimenez9256]

I just love Louderman Lingo so much lol

[@maurguri]

9:10 "what does it mean to be a star?" gianna: *talking* devon: :O

[@bobsind]

"Sexy Eleanor Roosevelt and Sexy Rosa Parks!" One of the best LOLs of the show

[@emmyruegg5596]

It rankles me that there aren’t more episodes of too grool for school

[@camicakes2]

So excited to see the show this week!!!

[@kateoconnor30030]

BEN COOK

[@lunajinks9872]

Gianna looked like Lea Michele when she was on the Little Blue Couch.

[@wildzoon2659]

Barrett's killer vocals on the background

[@tjsing95]

my fav bootleg on youtube

[@DanielMazz]

I miss these

[@rileybrowning25]

honestly erika is so pretty without makeup! a real natural beauty. (regulation hottie lol) i think shes prettier without it

[@sophiaswan385]

i love barrett so much

[@maceynovacek4700]

I’m very confused, Erika sang the notes of how knowing me knowing you from mamma Mia/ABBA but said loving me loving you.

[@charlotteemily22]

'We're so excited to perform LIVE' Wait a second...

[@estherrosi-kessel5192]

AAAAH I CAUGHT THAT PIPPIN REFERENCE “JOIN US’

[@safoster008]

OMGOSH THEY WERE SINGING THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

[@princessparisproductions416]

Where ever Taylor got that book I want it🤩😁❤️😆👏🏻😊✌🏻❤️💕

[@elledaspitzer4183]

Love these so much!

[@MalloryCorben]

APEX PREDATOR!

[@jocelynarendi9591]

Is Ben's voice getting deeper???

[@sergiovela7686]

Is he becky with the good hair?

[@lifeoflouka2290]

i love these vlogs so much

[@HaiWorldz]

5:47 hello i love taylor too

[@crazywomandriver64]

That Ashley Park is more mischievous than her Instagram stories would lead us to believe.