I did the stage door tonight, Sunday 11/25. It was great. Neither Waverly nor Phantom were playing so it was all Ferryman coming out the door. I got everyone except Paddy Considine b/c I stupidly turned my back for ten seconds. When I turned back, he was walking down the street. Too much confusion with 3 shows using that SD,
I don't think the actors are accustomed to the SD. There were only about 5 of us at the door. The first few 20-something year old male actors walked out. I had to reach out my poster and sharpie & ask them to sign. They acted surprised that someone would ask, but very willing. They chatted a bit. Such was the case for the others. They did not come out w/sharpies. There were a number of overseas visitors going back stage, so a number of actors came out as a group. I was lucky to have several Irish lady attendees who pointed them out by name. I will get Paddy.
I didn't stop the youngsters. They came out first and were immediately met by their parents, however, I'm sure if asked, it would've been okay.
The goose and rabbit left the show at intermission. I was in front of the theater when the handler picked them up. I jokingly asked if they signed Playbills. She jokingly answered she should get them stamps.
As for barricades, security did set them up the Wednesday b4 Thanksgiving (11/21) matinee, but they did not tonight 11/15. I guess they didn't b/c virtually no one was at the SD and Waverly & Phantom were dark. For me, it was the easiest time I ever had getting a 'graph.