Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?- Page 3
Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#50Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 12:46am
Jordan Catalano said: "I told Glenda Jackson that she was amazeballs and she blew her nose into her hand and smeared it on my cheek then loudly farted and walked away, fanning it over my way, all without saying anything to me which I thought was rude. "
Lol, I always wait for Jordan to come back and put everything into perspective.
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#51Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 7:12am
Have not done the stage door thing often but I have never had anyone be rude. Some are more outgoing and friendly than others but I just think it is nice they even do it.
Updated On: 4/19/18 at 07:12 AM
#52Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 8:17amTony Shaloub has bodyguards?
#53Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 8:27amWasn't Scarlett Johansson leaving via the front exit during Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to avoid the stage door?
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#54Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 8:41am
"Wasn't Scarlett Johansson leaving via the front exit during Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to avoid the stage door?"
How is that rude?
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#55Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:14am
During the original Broadway run of ANNIE at the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre), Alice Ghostley (replacement Miss Hannigan), never stage doored. As a young teenager I frequented ANNIE every few weeks (family member in the show), and Ghostley never left thru the stage door after a performance. Everyone else did, even Bill Berloni, the trainer/dog wrangler of Sandy and her standby Arf.
Stage Door Sally
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/4/09
#56Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:33am
As my screen name implies, I like stage dooring and have done it since I was a kid. I have been that gushing fan thrilled to hob knob for a moment with an actor I admire. I have also been more of a quiet, get the autograph and leave fan. I give huge props to actors that stage door. They don't have to and it's a huge lift for fans when they do. I have seen actors be super friendly at the stage door and I have seen rude, and I mean RUDE behavior - yes Constantine Maroulis and Bronson Pinchot, I'm talking to you. There may be many reasons why Tony Shalhoub was silent. So, I would just shrug it off. He's one of the good ones.
#57Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:43am
nsguy45 said: "Wasn't Scarlett Johansson leaving via the front exit during Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to avoid the stage door?"
Maybe on some days, but I have a Playbill that I got hand-signed by her that says otherwise.
TBH, she was a bit cold, but it was also January, so I can't fault her.
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But going back to the main thread, and like Stage Door Sally had said, Tony Shalhoub is one of the great ones. I've met him three times (Lend Me A Tenor, The Price, and The Band's Visit) and he was pleasant each and every time, especially at The Price, when it was closing night and he had an after-party to head to, but smiled and said "I have to go, but I'm going to sign very quickly for you guys".
Each autograph I get is a nice touch. It doesn't make or break the experience for me at all, and it shouldn't for you guys.
BWAY Baby2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/14
#58Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:48am
I collected autographs as a teenager- as an adult- I find it ridiculous.
#59Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:56am
In theory stagedooring is nice: it's a chance to thank the actors for their work and get a picture or autograph, and the actors get to meet some fans. It's not for everyone, actors and theater patrons alike. But I have to say it's really sad how crazy things have gotten. In Chicago whenever I see a show it's very calm, usually 10-20 people, no barricades, no security. You can have conversations with the actors and everyone is patient. But New York is a totally different story! At some shows (Waitress, Great Comet, Groundhog Day, Oh Hello) the crowds have been very contained, calm, and honestly just genuinely happy to see the actors. But some shows are just out of control. Actors are faced with the difficult decision of coming to the stagedoor and being a bit grumpy (understandably) and called rude, or not coming at all and being called rude. Not ideal.
#60Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 9:56am
quizking101 said: "Also, another thing to remember is that some people may not sign during BC/EFA collections since they are selling signed stuff to collect donations. Someone near me tonight apparently got real salty (quietly, but loud enough for me to hear) and said “They better come out tonight” after overhearing someone who mentioned that practice happening at another show"
This makes me sad to hear 
I waited last Thursday and there were about 20 of us so the crowd wasn't crazy and everyone was so sweet. James McArdle joked with us about both of his accents as apparently some people were surprised to hear it; a couple gave Lee Pace flowers; and of course Garfield was extremely gracious and made sure to get to everyone. After a performance like that, I'd want to jump into my waiting car, too.
This thread makes me remember meeting Oliver Platt after Guys and Dolls (2009). There was literally no one outside and my mom wanted to wait. I was a freshman in high school at the time and extremely shy and Platt was just gushing to my mom about how he loves meeting young people after shows. Anyway, that's my trip down memory lane.
#61Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 10:15am
NievesG said: "quizking101 said: "Also, another thing to remember is that some people may not sign during BC/EFA collections since they are selling signed stuff to collect donations. Someone near me tonight apparently got real salty (quietly, but loud enough for me to hear) and said “They better come out tonight” after overhearing someone who mentioned that practice happening at another show"
This makes me sad to hear I waited last Thursday and there were about 20 of us so the crowd wasn't crazy and everyone was so sweet. James McArdle joked with us about both of his accents as apparently some people were surprised to hear it; a couple gave Lee Pace flowers; and of course Garfield was extremely gracious and made sure to get to everyone. After a performance like that, I'd want to jump into my waiting car, too.
This thread makes me remember meeting Oliver Platt after Guys and Dolls (2009). There was literally no one outside and my mom wanted to wait. I was a freshman in high school at the time and extremely shy and Platt was just gushing to my mom about how he loves meeting young people after shows. Anyway, that's my trip down memory lane.
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For what it's worth, Garfield, Pace, Gough, Stewart-Jarett, and Malone all came out last night and were lovely, and the crowd of about 50 was VERY well-behaved. This was just a small blip that I happened to catch wind of.
meb0515
Swing Joined: 4/19/18
#62Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 12:02pm
I saw, “The Band’s Visit,” during previews and Tony Shaloub couldn’t be nicer. He was very receptive to my compliments and was happy to sign my Playbill. One of the praises I start with is complimenting the actor’s performance in the show that I’ve just seen. I also compliment the other work.
I agree with one of the other comments. Signing and pictures are not part of the job. It’s a nice perk but I wouldn’t hold anything against an actor/actress that doesn’t sign or is not responsive.
sbflyfan
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/07
#63Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 12:08pm
anislander
Understudy Joined: 3/21/18
#64Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 12:11pm
Honestly, I think that it's hard to consider an actor rude if they come out the stage door in the first place. They are adding 15 minutes (at least) to their night just to sign autographs and talk to some fans. I stage door at pretty much every show I go to unless I have to be somewhere straight afterwards and have never encountered someone I would consider rude. If anything, they just clearly have somewhere to be and want to get through the line quickly. That's not rude.
Wayman_Wong
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#65Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 12:18pm
It wasn't always this crazy at the stage door, and I blame social media and the incessant need of many people to document every moment of their life with selfies, etc. Also, social media gives some the mistaken notion that they are really friends with the performers, so they need to feel validated by a one-on-one encounter. Plus, throw in the wolf pack of autograph seekers who are looking to get stuff signed, so they can sell it on eBay.
Updated On: 4/19/18 at 12:18 PM
UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#66Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 1:59pm
I had an actor, I probably shouldn't say who, at the stage door a few months ago after I asked him if he was enjoying doing live theater, pulled out a Glock, shoved the barrel in my mouth and said "Does it look like I'm enjoying it?' He then pulled the gun out of my mouth and said "Sorry man. I get a little wound up. Wanna take a selfie?" Best stage door experience, ever.
#67Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 2:13pmHeeyuck! Be sure to tip ya piano player!
GoblinKing2
Understudy Joined: 10/24/15
#68Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 2:22pm
I have stagedoored occasionally and saw Wicked this time around in New York and really wanted to say hi to Jackie, compliment her and get her autograph. I thought she was great that night and there’s a YouTube video of her killing No Good Deed that I absolutely love. But when the show got out, it was quarter till 11, cold, and I thought “aw man, just let the poor woman go home”and left. As I get older I’m amazed anyone stagedoors anymore, particularly someone like Idina who draws manic crowds. After what happened to Christine Grimmie, I don’t know how she could feel safe doing it...
sbflyfan
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/07
#69Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 3:13pm
Jordan Catalano said: "Last week, Diana Rigg said she didn’t “have time to deal with all y’alls dumb ignant a$$es” and pulled out her iPhone and started taking pictures of fans saying “How you like this, huh? $hi!!!!!!!!!t, Bi!$h.”
But she’s british so I just assume that’s how it is over there."
I actually laughed out loud at this one. Thank you, Jordan.
#70Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 4:46pmNot rude, but awkward. In 1989, after a joint concert appearance by Barbara Cook and Mandy Patinkin at Symphony Hall in Boston. Barbara was besieged by fans at the stage door, not a soul approached Mandy.
Dolly80
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/11
#71Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 5:08pm
This thread is so mean spirited. You have no idea what the actors day was like, or what they might be dealing with in their lives. They are paid to act on stage, not stand in an alley signing tat for sad stalkers who dribble all over them and demand selfies.
Get a grip.
#72Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 5:16pmYou should maybe take your own advice, as far as getting that grip goes.
Dolly80
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/11
#73Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 5:18pmNo I’m ok thanks. I don’t stand outside stage door in tears because someone won’t sign my playbill or leaves through another door.
#74Ever have someone be rude at a stage door?
Posted: 4/19/18 at 5:19pm
Dolly80 said: "This thread is so mean spirited. You have no idea what the actors day was like, or what they might be dealing with in their lives. They are paid to act on stage, not stand in an alley signing tat for sad stalkers who dribble all over them and demand selfies.
Get a grip."
The most mean spirited comment I’ve seen in this thread is yours...
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