Roses....I need opinions and I know you all have them

I am going to see my friend Liz as "Mazeppa" in Gypsy tomorrow. What is protocol "handing" flowers to her as a non-lead?

I am serious, I don't want to be rude in the theatah. Do I do it before the performance, after the performance or during the bows? Or does it even matter?

---

I don't think it really matters. I've had flowers sent to friends so they'd have them in their dressing rooms when they arrived at the theatre. I've also met them at the stage door after performances. (I've never passed flowers up onto the stage during the curtain call but I have seen it done - even for members of the chorus. They have appreciative friends too!)

---

It is a wonderful and warm gesture of friendship. You should just do it and not worry about other peoples opinions!

Put a card on them with her name and then give them to the stage door manager. He'll make sure she gets them.

---

At our theaters, the usual protocol is giving the flowers before the show. They arrive at the stage door and are brought backstage by staff. I like the idea of the actors receiving them early-puts them in a happy mood!

---

Me too. It think that sending backstage before the performance is the way to go.

As Mazeppa your friend won't be the final bow and other actor will follow. Handing her flowers during her curtain call can gum up the staging of the bows.

It will also steal attention from the actor that follows her.. who has probably worked just hard and deserves an unencumbered moment in the spotlight

---

Ok, no aisle running. Got it. Thanks for the backstage prior idea. Already called the florist and they will take care of it.

Have a good Saturday.

---