Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
PhantomOfFleetStreet
Chorus Member Joined: 2/17/18
#1Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/5/18 at 7:26pmHey everybody! I'm trying to get a general opinion here of whether or not it would be a good idea to go around to a bunch of stage doors of shows I've seen in the past few months and ask actors to sign my graduation cap? I've had a rough time this year emotionally and seeing so many Broadway shows has helped keep me on track to finishing college. But would this seem rude to do? Would a lot of the actors say no or think I was some autograph hound?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#2Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/5/18 at 7:32pmp*uck no. Go ahead. If they sign it, you scored. Doesn’t hurt anyone and it’ll make you feel better. If they refuse, then they refuse. Onto the next stage door. You owe no one an explanation and it’s no one’s business if they consider it rude. Good luck!
Great Dame
Stand-by Joined: 12/2/17
#3Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:05am
If you still have your Playbills you could bring each show's with you, just so it's obvious you actually saw the show and weren't just crashing for autographs. I would hope most actors would smile and sign, it's a clever idea in my opinion :) Good luck!
#4Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:12amJust a suggestion, bring a metallic sharpie so the signature shows up! Silver looks nice on blues, purples, and blacks, while gold looks good on whites, reds, and greens. I'd love to see the result!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#5Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:20amI'm not even a stage door/signature type person, and I think it's a sweet idea.
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#6Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:22am
I think if you told them what you just told us, most would be happy to sign. I think it’s an awesome idea. Sounds like you are doing better. If so, I’m
Happy for you!
#7Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:56am
Agree with Miles and Dame. Go for it!!
I think it is a cool idea! And congrats on your graduating!
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greenifyme2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/17
#8Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 9:49amSuch a cute idea. If it’s not going too crazy, maybe divide your cap into sections for each show (like the gypsy robe does) and put something small that represents the show, so the signatures are grouped by show.
#9Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 10:07am
dramamama611 said: "I'm not even a stage door/signature type person, and I think it's a sweet idea."
Me too. Not just that, but I never bothered to decorate any of my graduation caps, either.
But this is a great idea. Good luck!
#10Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 12:57pm
greenifyme2 said: "Such a cute idea. If it’s not going too crazy, maybe divide your cap into sections for each show (like the gypsy robe does) and put something small that represents the show, so the signatures are grouped by show."
This is a super-sweet idea! Like the other commenters in this thread, I think most actors would love hearing the story and knowing they made a difference in your college career.
#11Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:19pm
Would you care to mention some of the shows in question?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#12Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:39pm
For what it’s worth, after TBV Tony Shaloub signed my mother-in-law’s Schmackery’s cookie tin. So I’m sure many performers would be willing to sign your cap, particularly when you explain your rationale.
Oh, and congratulations!
PhantomOfFleetStreet
Chorus Member Joined: 2/17/18
#13Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 5:32pmThanks for the support everyone! For those curious I'm planning on taking my cap to SpongeBob, Angels in America, Anastasia, and Boys in the Band (which I'm seeing on Tuesday).
rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#14Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 5:48pmI normally think it's bad form to stage door a show you weren't at that performance of but if I saw someone doing this I'd try to get them to the front. Love the idea.
#15Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 6:09pmI love this, and I think you should share your story when you do. Congrats!!
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#16Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.
Posted: 5/6/18 at 7:25pm
It wouldn't seem rude and most Broadway actors would probably gladly do it. Just maybe not Nathan Lane lol.
