Actors that write back to your letters — Page 2

Matt Morrison-
fanmail@mattyfresh.com

Christina

Id say go for it, worst thing that happens is they dont send you one...

crazyformatt you are obessed with chorus boys.

HOW MANY PICTURES OF U AND CHORUS BOYS DO U HAVE.

The wording of this thread's title will send English teachers across America into therapy for months!

Christine Daee, where did you learn to write?

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Lucille Ball not only wrote but called me to say thanks for some things I sent her from her early years in Jamestown, NY. She stayed on the phone and was delightful. In spite of what you may be reading lately, Michael Eisner (not an actor but does host World of Disney) is very much attentive to letters and might just email you, if you send an email address. Michael Ball sent me a lovely letter while he was here in Aspects of Love. Hunter Foster and the entire cast of Little Shop are very pleasant when you meet them at the stage door.

I would think how you address the actor depends on the tone of your note. Dear Mr. Pascal, I am TOTALLY in LOVE with you probably wouldnt flow too well...

-Christina

Updated On: 3/12/04 at 12:14 AM

The people who I have writen to and have wrote back to me
Jennifer Gambatese
Kerry Butler
Suton Foster
Douglass Sills
Hollie Howard
Tracy Jai Edwards
Rob Bartlett
Harvey
Spencer Kaydince

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All depends on when you reach them - or if your letter actually does get to them and gets read.

For example, someone mentioned a signed playbill from Joel Grey, while I've heard from fans who have written him many letters and never heard back anything.

Some are better in person (Sebastian Arcelus of Rent is probably the best person around with face-to-face meetings with fans but he is reportedly not the best of letter writers).

When I was a kid, I never remember ever getting a response to a fan letter (and I was in the business)...so the performers now-a-days seem to be much friendlier and more responsive to the fans. And they are exceptionally good meeting fans in person (hear that, MISS MERMAN????)

Wow thats a LONG list!

Those who got letters back from Kerry Butler- How long did it take to get a response? I sent one a while ago and havn't gotten one back.

I haven't written to any actors in quite a while, but those that I have written to have always sent back nice, long, and helpful responses.

I started letter writing when Titanic was on Broadway, way back when I'd just turned the tender age of 13. That was the first show I'd seen multiple times, and the first show where I actually got to know the cast. Vicki Clark, who became my mentor through that show, was the first actress I ever really wrote a letter to, and she responded back with Titanic stationery and a small, personalized headshot. Of course, that first letter turned into many more letters and cards, and no matter what I asked her, she always returned with a quick response. So, when Light in the Piazza comes and y'all wonder if Vicki is good with mail and writing fabulous responses (because after you see her in this show, you'll definitely want to know :) ), the answer is yes.

When Into the Woods was running, I wrote to both Kerry O'Malley and Linda Mugleston, both of whom gave such wonderful performances and truly inspired me. Kerry wrote back a fabulous letter that answered all my questions and ended with some of the smartest advice I've ever received, and Linda wrote an equally fabulous and insightful e-mail (because now when I write actors I usually leave my e-mail address at the bottom of the letter--that way they don't have to go crazy with snail mail) about what it's like to be an understudy.

I've also written to Mary Testa (during On the Town wayyyy back when; she sent a nice letter), Melissa Errico (during High Society; she sent back a little card and promised to answer all of my questions in a bigger letter, but she never did), Daniel McDonald (also during High Society; he sent me an adorable headshot that I still look at and admire), Liz Callaway (wayyyyyyyyy back when; she sent me a short but sweet letter on her stationery), Carolee Carmello (during Parade; she sent me a lovely card and answered all of my questions), and Michele Pawk (I actually left her a short note with my playbill after Seussical when Rosie was in the show and she didn't come outside; she was so sweet and sent me back my playbill, even though I didn't leave a SASE, and a wonderful letter on the back of a piece of the script). Those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head. As long as you write or ask something that truly comes from YOU, they will send you something that truly comes from THEM and that you will value forever.

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