Congratulations Mackenzie Crook!

[MimiJudith]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 8:51am

I lurve him and I was so happy to hear that he was nominated for his brilliant role in "Jerusalem." You go, Gareth!

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 10:59am

Yes, much Deserved. He is giving a terrific, funny performance. And had the pleasure of meeting him. He is a great guy, warm and very overwhelmed by the attention.

[MimiJudith]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 11:06am

You met him? *jealous* What did he say?

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 11:12am

We talked about performing for an american audience and how much fun he and the cast are having doing the play. A very shy humble guy and enjoying 'the Fans' at the stage door. At least he was the night I was there.

[MimiJudith]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 11:28am

Thanks for the reply, silversurfer! I wish I weren't so shy...I would have loved to have met him after I saw the show this past Sunday.

[silversurfer2]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 11:37am

You should have! He is very approachable. Even Mark Rylance seemed to enjoy the crowd. Especially John Gallagher Jr. He loves his fans, and spends alot of time talking, signing and taking pictures.Then again Gallagher was always this approachable. I would say, don't be shy, just do it, you will have a great time. The stage door experience can be a highlight for both the fan and the actor. It gives you a chance to tell them how you feel about their performance, the show etc. I think they would always love to hear that. And as I said, M. Crook was very nice.

[MimiJudith]

Posted: 5/3/11 at 11:49am

Thanks for the pep talk! Perhaps I'll muster up the courage to stagedoor it one of these days. I think I'll be scared of Mark Rylance (because his performance was THAT moving) but I do agree that Mackenzie Crook seems to be more approachable. I'll probably say something stupid like "Uh, I loved you on 'The Office.'" Like nobody else has ever said that to him. :)

Maybe if I take a swig of some alcohol beforehand. Or a shot of Starbucks.