Fan Mail Question

[JamesMacon]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:37am

This was in another post, but I dont think anyone was seeing it.

I have never sent a letter, and I think I may send one soon. But do you just say, "Oh and can I have a signed headshot?" Doesn't that seem rude? Or do they just know to do that?

I know its a silly question, but I was really wondering. Thanks.

[x_FedUp]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:46am

Whenever I askfor a headshot or something signed, I usually tell them why I like them or how they play their role a show. At the end I ask for a heatshot or something and I always include a self address stamped envelope so it doesn't cost them anything.

It's really up to them to send something back, but they get a lot of request so I don't think they think it's rude.
Updated On: 8/4/06 at 11:46 AM

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:49am

jamesmacon, well that does sound a little bit rude because the word please isn't mentioned. what i did with kristy cates by letter, i said i enclosed the photo and said i would be most grateful if she could please sign it and i asked her could i please have a nice promo shot if herself

so really it's ok but remember to say please and ask your questions in a positive approach and enclose a photo so the people you want autographs from won't have to go through the trouble to find 1 to supply.

i also tell people that i think theyre great and name a few roles of what i think they were great at
Updated On: 8/4/06 at 11:49 AM

[Craig]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 11:55am

Tip that most actors appreciate I have been told - when the person making the request sends a SASE along with the request so they can just pop it in the mail without having to address or stamp the sucker.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 12:50pm

I normally I write my letter and then at the end add a P.S. asking for a signed picture (or whatever) if they have time and would like to.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 8/4/06 at 12:55pm

It depends who you are writing to. Usually you write to people who you've seen perform. Tell them how much you enjoyed their performance. Impact it had on you? Have you seen them in anything else? Maybe send a small picture of you and them (if you have.) Just a short note. Then ask them if they would mind sending you a signed headshot to hang up on your "Broadway Wall"...or something like that.

Obviously, don't dig too deep, they are going out of their way to do it for you.