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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 9:42:08 GMT
I came out via the “State Door” exit of the Adelphi yesterday (if you’re in the high numbers at the front of the circle they herd you out that way) we were end of a row and our fast and already a crowd was there!
It’s a very “young female” type show though. And yes Sara has a fairly strong fan base, add to the KMP and the dude from 30 Rock, and some generic West End fan-following for Laura and David ...that’s enough for some chaos I reckon!
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Post by Mark on Feb 10, 2019 12:28:41 GMT
KMP signed after the show in New York when I saw Waitrss but was VERY fast and literally just a quick signature on the playbills. Not sure what it’s veen like here up to now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 22:00:59 GMT
Not often you see someone wait at stage door before a show, is it? Admittedly, I do this sometimes when I know that a performer won't come out between shows and I am going to a matinee. e.g. Wicked with Elphabas. I did it for Callum Francis in KB as well, as it was his last day on tour, and I got told that he didn't come out between the two shows when in fact he did. (again, I only went to the matinee). But I don't really like doing this as it can be slightly awkward. The bigger gatherings of fans/autograph collectors/dealers at SDs tend to be on matinee days in my experience. If I'm going to see a show and want something signed then I might go beforehand if I hear that SDs are busy or performer might be in a hurry after the show. Performers always have an easy getaway from over persistent fans who keep them talking on the ins as they can easily say I have to warm up, get in so no-one can moan about that. Also on none matinee days - shows can have understudy run through so cast can go in anytime across the afternoon. Matinee days they tend to come in at a more uniform time. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 22:35:06 GMT
Literally, it has taken me like three attempts to try and catch Sophie Louise Dann at Les Mis. I went last week, but it was her birthday so she stayed in between the two shows. Then I went back yesterday to try and grab her autograph so I'd have all the principals, and she wasn't actually on.
I don't want to go back next week, as I don't want to get to the point where the cast recognise me as the crazy person who stage doors every consecutive Saturday.
But, I'm seeing the tour in Newcastle so hopefully I'll be able to grab her there.
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Post by mistressjojo on Feb 10, 2019 23:17:57 GMT
Not often you see someone wait at stage door before a show, is it? I thought it was generally accepted that bailing up performers on their way into work was a no-no? Certainly none of my friends would consider that acceptable. From my experience most of those who do are the dealer types with the folders. *Exception being if you randomly run into the performer on their way to the theatre, (rather than waiting at the stage door) and you don't hold them up. (I once sheltered from a sudden rain shower with Tom Bateman on his way to a show, he was quite happy to have a chat.) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 23:38:08 GMT
Not often you see someone wait at stage door before a show, is it? (I once sheltered from a sudden rain shower with Tom Bateman on his way to a show, he was quite happy to have a chat.) Start walking now and no-one gets hurt. |
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Post by mistressjojo on Feb 10, 2019 23:51:19 GMT
(I once sheltered from a sudden rain shower with Tom Bateman on his way to a show, he was quite happy to have a chat.) Start walking now and no-one gets hurt. Can't say I didn't expect that! Would it help if I told you he remained fully clothed through the whole encounter?  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 23:55:32 GMT
To be honest, if I end up stage dooring purposefully pre-matinee or whatever, I always end up saying something like "oh, I do hope I'm not keeping you" as it can generally feel a bit awkward, particularly if I'm the only other person there.
But the guys at the Theatre Royal Glasgow sound a bit odd...
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Post by daisy24601 on Feb 11, 2019 0:08:25 GMT
I stage doored to meet my fave the other night, and she remembered me which was nice as it's been a year and a half since I last met her.
I saw a young lass waiting for one actor and gave him something wrapped in tinfoil, presumably some home baking. After she left he was chatting to some other cast members, and I didn't hear it all but he was definitely asking them if they thought it would be safe to eat!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 0:12:22 GMT
If I were onstage I would never eat anything that wasn't sealed e.g. store bought items. You can never take too many precautions.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 11, 2019 7:36:42 GMT
To be honest, if I end up stage dooring purposefully pre-matinee or whatever, I always end up saying something like "oh, I do hope I'm not keeping you" as it can generally feel a bit awkward, particularly if I'm the only other person there. But the guys at the Theatre Royal Glasgow sound a bit odd...If they’re getting piles of stuff signed in order to eBay it then it’s possibly distasteful but at least it shows a degree of enterprise. Some might say that was less ‘odd’ than lurking about just to make yourself known to a total stranger. |
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 11, 2019 8:16:27 GMT
I went to buy tickets for a few upcoming shows at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow on my lunch the other day and I noticed two older gentlemen standing near the stage door with bundles of programmes for different shows. On my way out the theatre, I noticed that there was a lady standing, chatting, laughing and happily signing the bundles they had. It was Jodie Prenger who was on her way in for a matinee. She seemed almost jovial with these two punters who had clearly been waiting on her turning up. Not often you see someone wait at stage door before a show, is it? I regularly see older guys outside stage doors before shows clutching folders and bundles of programmes but mainly glossy photos and old dvds etc. that people in the show have been in. I always assume they are dealers who sell them and who do not have tickets for the show. It's worse whenever there is a "name" in a show.
Oh you see plenty of THOSE types. Even if watching on TV/online a celeb arriving or leaving a TV or radio station...
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Post by shady23 on Feb 11, 2019 8:44:13 GMT
To be honest, if I end up stage dooring purposefully pre-matinee or whatever, I always end up saying something like "oh, I do hope I'm not keeping you" as it can generally feel a bit awkward, particularly if I'm the only other person there. But the guys at the Theatre Royal Glasgow sound a bit odd...If they’re getting piles of stuff signed in order to eBay it then it’s possibly distasteful but at least it shows a degree of enterprise. Some might say that was less ‘odd’ than lurking about just to make yourself known to a total stranger. I admire it in a way as it's hard enough standing around in the cold for ages to see someone you like, never mind standing around for hours for someone you probably aren't a fan of. |
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Post by martello736 on Feb 11, 2019 10:29:48 GMT
I came out via the “State Door” exit of the Adelphi yesterday (if you’re in the high numbers at the front of the circle they herd you out that way) we were end of a row and our fast and already a crowd was there! It’s a very “young female” type show though. And yes Sara has a fairly strong fan base, add to the KMP and the dude from 30 Rock, and some generic West End fan-following for Laura and David ...that’s enough for some chaos I reckon! I read this and thought "what on earth is she talking about? Kinky Boots is on at the Adelphi". Ouch. Still processing the loss  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 11, 2019 15:34:54 GMT
If I were onstage I would never eat anything that wasn't sealed e.g. store bought items. You can never take too many precautions. Christina Bianco specifically brought this up at BroadwayCon. Don't give people edible items. They never know. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 11, 2019 15:37:18 GMT
Unless it’s a sealed jar of Nutella
#jax
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 16:05:11 GMT
She was actually in my local panto this year and I was SO tempted to go up there to give her Nutella, just to see her reaction.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 17:45:37 GMT
Don't give people edible items. They never know. I remember a story of someone who made a point of making friends with an actor's friends so she could find out when his birthday was and then delivered a birthday cake to the stage door where he was working. The theatre staff probed the cake with a knitting needle to make sure there was nothing in it. Then they threw it away, because who wouldn't? |
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Feb 12, 2019 8:09:55 GMT
I've been going to stage doors for many years and I'm lucky to see ballets, operas, plays and musicals on a regular basis and I think to echo most of the views expressed here it can certainly be a mixed experience.
I've often found the people I've been waiting for to be very lovely, but sadly it's the behaviour of others waiting that can often be a pain! Some people (often younger, but sometimes much older!) get overly enthusiastic, loud and in the face of the performer they admire. It makes you think "back off...they're just human and calm down!".
What can disappoint me some times is when there is a large crowd and it is poorly managed by the venue so that people cannot get close to ask for an autograph/photo.
Another disappointment can be when a particular artist (again it's their choice so this is no criticism) chooses to exit via another door, it's just one of those things.
Yes, we've mentioned the dealers...some behave, some act like addicts because they need more and more items signed because the more they have signed the more money they can make! Some pretend to have seen the shows too which can be very amusing.
Has anyone noticed that fewer people (particularly actors) are ok with having photos with you nowadays? About 10 years ago it seemed a lot easier...Patti LuPone being one who doesn't do photos which for me is a real shame (but again her choice and not a criticism).
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Post by shady23 on Feb 12, 2019 8:25:04 GMT
I think when it's a "name" they often don't do photos as if someone is selling a signed item an accompanying photo makes the item more authentic.
I also like when people insist on writing "to ...." on the autograph to prevent it being sold. It's also really nice for the genuine fan to have a personalised item.
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Feb 12, 2019 8:40:47 GMT
I think when it's a "name" they often don't do photos as if someone is selling a signed item an accompanying photo makes the item more authentic. I also like when people insist on writing "to ...." on the autograph to prevent it being sold. It's also really nice for the genuine fan to have a personalised item. I think you're right about the photos which is kinda sad for the genuine fans.
I don't mind dedicated autographs...they're only for me!
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Post by martello736 on Feb 13, 2019 2:31:25 GMT
I don't know how to quote across threads so have copied and pasted what I said about (the incredible) Penelope Wilton and autograph sellers in the "Nicest/Rude Actors" thread in October 2017 I met Penelope Wilton after a Taken at Midnight show and she couldn't have been lovelier... It was only me and someone who was evidently an eBay autograph hunter waiting, and she went over to him and as he pulled out his folder she asked who he'd like the pictures signed to, to which he spluttered "oh no thanks, just sign them" but she insisted and so he mumbled "Tom", so she proceeded to write "DEAR TOM" across three quarters of all 5 or 6 of the pictures and then "Penelope Wilton" in tiny writing at the bottom. I love her. |
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Feb 13, 2019 7:56:32 GMT
I don't know how to quote across threads so have copied and pasted what I said about (the incredible) Penelope Wilton and autograph sellers in the "Nicest/Rude Actors" thread in October 2017 I met Penelope Wilton after a Taken at Midnight show and she couldn't have been lovelier... It was only me and someone who was evidently an eBay autograph hunter waiting, and she went over to him and as he pulled out his folder she asked who he'd like the pictures signed to, to which he spluttered "oh no thanks, just sign them" but she insisted and so he mumbled "Tom", so she proceeded to write "DEAR TOM" across three quarters of all 5 or 6 of the pictures and then "Penelope Wilton" in tiny writing at the bottom. I love her. That's proper funny! It took me years to meet her, but still hoping to get a photo one day  A few years ago there was a dealer waiting outside a show with a programme and he clearly didn't really know who the actors were that were coming out the stage door. He approached one actor and thought it was someone else and called him the wrong name. That actor didn't correct the dealer, but just proceeded to sign the programme with their "new name" instead! Priceless! |
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Post by Backdrifter on Feb 13, 2019 12:24:18 GMT
Don't give people edible items. They never know. I remember a story of someone who made a point of making friends with an actor's friends so she could find out when his birthday was and then delivered a birthday cake to the stage door where he was working. The theatre staff probed the cake with a knitting needle to make sure there was nothing in it. Then they threw it away, because who wouldn't? I love the idea that a knitting needle is kept backstage for that specific purpose. The problem of course is that there are probably fans who want their molecules to merge with those of the star, which is why the knitting needle while good for finding objects in the cake won't identify any bodily substances mixed into the batter during preparation (so maybe some spectrographic or chromatographic equipment should be kept backstage for chemical analysis, alongside the knitting needle?). This takes us back to an earlier discussion where the issue of gifts being handed to stars was discussed, and whether the fan might have rubbed the gift on part or parts of themselves or wiped fluids on to it, etc to achieve their hoped-for DNA union. "Probing The Cake" should be the title of a backstage staff's memoir. |
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