A TRUE class act.

With all this crap going on about Donna Murphy's absences or Idina Menzel's lack of respect for fans... I would just like to take the time to post a POSITIVE message for once about someone who is deserving of our attention.

Alice Ripley is what being a pro is all about. Last night, sick as a DOG, Alice still showed up for her gig at the Red Lion. She had been really sick the day before at Broadway Unplugged. Did she call in? No. She used the LAST of her voice to give us an amazing performance (probably one of the best of the evening). Did she run away from the stage door afterwards? No. She graciously came out and spoke to every single person who approached her. Not only did she SPEAK to them, she took the time to listen to them, too. And I'm talking SICK... it wasn't just a little cold... it was on the verge of laryngitis.

Last night she showed up and kept apologizing. She even attempted to sing until it got to the point she realized she would damage her voice if she continued. THAT, my friends, is dedication. What else did she do? She still talked to people, even when it got to the point she had to write notes to everyone.

I think her behavior in this given situation proves what a true class act is. Her professionalism is something for young performers to emulate. You go girl, you rock! :)


Let's take this opportunity to discuss performers who have shown true professionalism in specific circumstances. Let's hear some positive reinforcement, folks. Enough with the focusing on the negative.

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I know I spent every moment I could!

And, yes, Daisy - kudos to Alice!

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Hugh IS a class act. I had the privilege of going backstage once when I was at the show and he walked RIGHT over to me and a few friends, shook our hands and introduced himself. Nothing pompous or egotistical about him. Sweet man (and a pretty one... mmm). Definitely fits into the class act category.

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I had a great experience with Ms. Sills. Total class act. Real lady. Also in that genre, Regina Resnik.

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KMF, it's for that reason that I shrug it off when people on this board assume that because their favorite stars are nice to them at the stage door, they're nice people in general. Not true. They're professionals catering to their public.

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I've had nothing but pleasant interaction with Bernadette, and I didn't meet her as a fan, so she didn't have to be nice to me.

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But that's not to say that in most cases they ARE actually nice people, not just catering to their public. I'm always skeptical given their JOB is to 'pretend', so sometimes it is hard to differentiate between who's genuine and who's just performing until they reach home. Either way, if they're being nice, that's all that matters, no matter what their motivation is.

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I think you always need to appreciate your fans and show it -- but I don't agree that an actor needs to be on all the time. You should treat people with respect -- if you are not going to sign autographs, that's ok, just be respectful of those who tried and those who tried should not get all bent out of shape -- we seem to forget these are people with lives outside the theater or craft.... perhaps they NEED to get into the car because their spouse, lover, child is sick or they just have a splitting headache...your ticket to the show does not guarantee you an audience AFTER the show....

OK -- I guess I should stop now

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KMF...I think they should come to my house and do my laundry for what I pay to see a show.

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Updated On: 9/29/04 at 03:14 PM

ha ha ha ha ha ha!

be careful of papercuts

RodneyK wrote:

"If I received an actual note from Julie Andrews I would have to get naked and have sex with it."

ewwwww....of all people Julie Andrews?!!!!

Updated On: 9/29/04 at 07:17 PM