Karma- Beetlejuice (1/7/2020)
Hey guys. I’m trying to catch up with my writing and I’m still working on my thoughts about my experience watching Beetlejuice, but I wanted to share this since I’m writing some fanfiction at the moment and need to get his character down.
I decided to design/personalize my interpretation of Beetlejuice based on what I saw since several people on here had different versions on him based on how the actor portrayed the character on that performance. I challenge others who’ve seen the musical to share their own versions as well if they wish!
If anyone had seen the show on January 7th or wants to add any unique thing in general, feel free to add in a reply or comment or whatever! Without further ado, here is my Beetlejuice that I will be writing about in my stories:
Name: Lawrence Betelgeuse Shoggoth aka "Beetlejuice"
Nickname (Compared to Other BJ's): Karma
Gender: "Beetlejuice" (Non-binary/Genderfluid)
Pronouns: Currently He/Him. Does not mind They/Them
Orientation: Demiromantic/Pansexual
Physical Features: Gold eyes, fangs, mood-changing hair, the green on his cheeks that is not his hair is in the shape of a diamond one for each cheek.
Distinct Features: (Alternate Outfit) Black suit with white stripes, would sometimes wear a black fedora with a purple feather, green beetle emblem, and a 7 of Diamonds playing card on it. Still has his green tie.
Other Features: - With Autism and has Dyslexia
- Voracious (Can eat people dead or alive and almost anything really)
- Encourages creativity, confidence and strong emotions (despite not knowing how to process the latter exactly)
- Got his name based on his "luck"/karma.
-7 of diamonds symbolism (besides the fact I'm incorporating 7 deadly sins again):
The seven of diamonds evokes everything related to negotiation. In cartomancy, this card is more or less neutral.
an artistic flair, a love of nature and beauty and a certain social charm like no other.
firm boundaries and self-discipline. An interesting and unique blend of flow and constriction is experienced by this Seven in the cards of life
They are encouraged to focus on life’s abundance and acknowledge their innate ability to create on the material level. Challenged to view the glass as half-full, Seven of Diamonds♦ people must exercise non-attachment to money as it is their spiritual test of faith in a benign, abundant universe. Once they are in alignment, having released their famine mentality and poverty consciousness, there’s actually no limit to how much a Seven of Diamonds♦ can create.
People of this card and suit are here to experience life and themselves through values, acquiring worth, both material and immaterial, commerce, evaluation, financial matters and business.
It is a card of power and accomplishment
changes are often violent, always sudden
Seven of Diamonds belong to the special family of Seven. It means that their life does not follow the traits of 46 cards of the deck. It may feel like being an alien with ideas and set of values no one understands. No one can ever experience how it is to be in your place
For their very open-minded and mentally sharp brain, creativeness and ambitions, any routine work can be more than they can handle. Seven Of Diamonds need new things to learn, new places to go and new projects to work on to keep themselves motivated and happy.
In love, they are more than anyone else willing to sacrifice and give anything they've got to beloved ones.
There is a great love of home for all 7 of Diamonds, but they may have to wait for it, as their early life is filled with many changes.
- Loves his found family and would kill for them. Seriously.
- Would sometimes take things literally (borrowing that from the cartoon)
- Cheers for the underdog most of the time
- Has a soft spot for kids
Now about "Karma" based on 1/7/2020 show:
Actor Who Played Him: Alex Brightman
Details (Feel free to add any!) - gets genuinely surprised at attention, but really craves it - stutters sometimes - has the audience at the palm of his hand - very excited about the Maitlands at first - excited to see kids - great with accents and impressions - wants to make friends, but doesn't know how - Optimistic/Hopeful at first - very emotional and over-dramatic - has comedic timing - he's very vocal on letting out noises and side effects - he waves his hands around a lot/stims - a touchy kind of being - chubby (thicc boy) - sarcastic - deadpan - he sometimes gets confused about the Maitlands - He hesitates when he admits his first name is Lawrence - He's a switch not going to lie (slight NSFW-ish) - dramatic whines - sad/exasperated that no one is like him. - gets distracted easily - mocks people perfectly - responds verbally whenever someone living says his name - desperate and raspy when playing charades with Lydia - Ironic but seems more "human" in act 1, then more "demon/monster" in Act 2 until the end - more demonic, wild, and growly when summoned - especially growls and snarls - big brother/best friend to Lydia - He likes his clones a lot - gets sadistic when he's angry and wants to see a reaction - unconsciously recognizes being manipulated/repeated behavior (Ex. Juno manipulation and his face falling when he sees her "act of love") - throws his voice around multiple times - wants to connect with others, plans to work on it when he leaves (ironically, he has connected with the audience)
