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BroadwayRox3588 said: "I wrote to Jessica Chastain about a month ago (not with a playbill, just with a note), with a SASE. No response yet.Since the show closed a few weeks ago, I think I'm just gonna chalk this one up as an L.Oh well. She's still one of my faves! I also sent a letter to Chastain with a SASE but no playbill, and am waiting to hear back too. I know people have at least received signed playbills back from her in the mail, but it’s possible she hasn’t yet gotten around to respon...

Has anyone ever sent mail to an actor at a theater for a show they never went to? Is this a thing people do?I've never done it, but I was just curious. It feels kind of tacky to me to send a request for an autographed playbill without going to see the show, though I suppose it's okay if you're just sending a nice letter of support like "I'm a big fan, wish I could be there!" without asking for something in return.