I sent letters to Derek Klena (Anastasia), Ana Villafañe (On Your Feet!), and Mamie Parris (Cats) this morning! Just letters (SASE included), no requested Playbills or anything. I'll keep y'all posted!

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Posted: 6/10/17 at 3:10pm

Anyone know the rule of thumb on sending something to a particular actor from one of their previous shows to sign? Is that a no go usually, would you send a donation as a courtesy?

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Posted: 6/10/17 at 3:28pm

Just got 2 signed Sara Bareilles playbills in the mail yesterday :)

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Posted: 6/10/17 at 4:57pm

EM55 said: "Anyone know the rule of thumb on sending something to a particular actor from one of their previous shows to sign? Is that a no go usually, would you send a donation as a courtesy?"

I used to send letters more frequently, particularly to actors I was a fan of from TV and would often include a picture I'd printed on photo paper, and ask them to sign the photo and request a Playbill if it wasn't any trouble. Never had any issues and never sent any donations, so I think as long as you're reasonable you're fine. I'd always mention their current project in the letter and either remark on it if I'd seen it, or my desire to do so.

Once or twice I ended up getting a cast-signed Playbill back with the photo, otherwise almost everyone would just send back a Playbill they alone signed. I even had a couple sign the photo and send an additional, more professional looking signed photo (Martin Sheen c/o his home, and Linus Roache c/o either an off-Broadway theater or a theater in CT - it was years ago). Just a few random no responses, and one long-shot got me a facsimile signed photo (Denzel).

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Posted: 6/10/17 at 9:50pm

"@z5 said: "Just got 2 signed Sara Bareilles playbills in the mail yesterday :)"

Who'd you address it to? How long did it take? Thanks! :)

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Who Have You Gotten Stuff Back From?#4557
Posted: 6/11/17 at 12:45am

I believe it took about a month (give or take).

Addressed it to her specifically at the Brooke Atkinson Theatre and whatever the corresponding address is.

Keep in mind that she is leaving this weekend, though.

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Posted: 6/11/17 at 12:47am

I got a cast signed Playbill from Come From Away today. No donation and it only took a week. I mailed last Saturday and got it in this Saturday's mail. I also sent to Dear Evan Hansen with a donation. I know the envelope was received the same day as CFA, so hopefully I'll receive that one soon.

Edited to say I got DEH back today!!!

Updated On: 6/12/17 at 12:47 AM

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 1:43pm

I heard that Bette is responding, but that she is having a secretary do the signatures (for the full cast signed Playbills as well). Can anyone confirm or deny?

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 1:53pm

Heard back from Six Degrees yesterday after a little over a week.

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 1:54pm

Hamilfan2 said: "I heard that Bette is responding, but that she is having a secretary do the signatures (for the full cast signed Playbills as well). Can anyone confirm or deny?"

Really? Would love to know if anyone else knows anything about this.

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 3:27pm

I hope that's not true! I sent $50 for a Playbill specifically for Bette's signature. I would be very disappointed if her secretary signed them. Also, I would feel that BC/EFA misrepresented the Playbill.

On the other hand, Al Pacino didn't sign an Broadway Cares Playbills for "Glenngarry", so if her autograph is on them, I believe it was Bette herself

But that's just me. :p.

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 4:58pm

HI. How much is "Dear Evan Hansen" asking for a donation?

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 5:33pm

I heard back from Christy Alromare yesterday! She's too sweet! She sent me a playbill signed by herself and returned my questionare answered and wrote a little note on the back!!

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:11pm

Hi! I am sending a letter to Ben Platt with a SASE envelope, including one of my own DEH playbills, which I asked him to sign and send back. They won't ask for a donation will they? Considering I'm providing the playbill and I'm only asking for one autograph?

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:20pm

abiwin6 said: "Hi! I am sending a letter to Ben Platt with a SASE envelope, including one of my own DEH playbills, which I asked him to sign and send back. They won't ask for a donation will they? Considering I'm providing the playbill and I'm only asking for one autograph?

All autograph requests sent to DEH are being responded with a donation request. A donation is not equivalent to what the request is. Cast-signed playbills are already signed in advance during cast signing parties that ALL shows hold during the run. The whole cast gets together and does nothing but sign posters and playbills for BCEFA. If you send a blank playbill to ANY show asking for a cast-signed one, your playbill will be replaced with an already signed playbill that is available to the stage management. You will NOT receive your original playbill that you sent.

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:21pm

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Posted: 6/13/17 at 6:38pm

Wanting to send to Dave Malloy. Has anyone had any success with individual performers at Comet? Also, what is the best address to use?

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Who Have You Gotten Stuff Back From?#4569
Posted: 6/15/17 at 2:09am

Any recent news from Great Comet? Still the same policies?

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Posted: 6/15/17 at 11:09am

Sorry this may be in this thread somewhere couldn't locate, does anyone know if Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is asking for a donation? And has anyone gotten anything back recently, how long did it take?

Thanks!

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Posted: 6/15/17 at 11:27am

^^ is there any policy over sending mail to specific actors? I really want to send to Amber Grey!

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Who Have You Gotten Stuff Back From?#4572
Posted: 6/15/17 at 12:31pm

Does anyone know Donna Murphy's track record with fan mail? Obviously I know no one has heard from her at Dolly yet, but I just wanted to know if she has responded during past shows. Would love to write her!

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Posted: 6/15/17 at 12:53pm

Just for curiosity's sake, did anybody ever hear back from Falsettos? I know a few people had luck sending directly to Stephanie, but I sent to the stage manager and didn't even get a note saying they were requesting a donation or anything... Still kind of bummed about it ahaha

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Posted: 6/15/17 at 1:12pm

amandaelevator said: "Just for curiosity's sake, did anybody ever hear back from Falsettos? I know a few people had luck sending directly to Stephanie, but I sent to the stage manager and didn't even get a note saying they were requesting a donation or anything... Still kind of bummed about it ahaha

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Same here Who Have You Gotten Stuff Back From?

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Posted: 6/15/17 at 1:16pm

Phillytheatreguy10 said: "Any recent news from Great Comet? Still the same policies? "

Sent them last week. I'll let you know.

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