Getting Backstage — Page 2

for those of you who saw POTO moive...well the goings on backstage are much like that, minus the drinking and the midget!

Lots of people hurrying around to get around one another and mostly to get out. And...forget about going onto the stage, unless you are getting a tour, it doesn't happen. Besides, it's just a stage. Go to any large community theater, the view's the same.

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rent boy~ I can apprecaite that those who come in to NYC from out of town to see their favorite show or actor like to make this a special event. I have assisted a few people to make it happen, when I'm in a position to do so.

My advice is to write the star c/o the theater. Be sure you get the right address and ZIP CODE (there's a lot of codes in NYC).
You can 1. send it regular mail 2. send it registered (to be sure it's received).

Depending on what you are hopeful for, be polite and don't assume it's going to happen. And always allow about a month if you are expecting an reply. Some stars are very dilligent about fan mail, others are not. It's not a reflection on the actor either. Fan mail means diferent things to different people. Don't take it too personal if you don't get a reply.

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Thanks a lot! I'm not sure if i'm going to NYC this summer, but i'm praying!!

The only time I went backstage was at Wicked. The flute player in the pit used to go to my school, and our choir director asked her during intermission if she would give tours. She agreed and after the show she took our group through everything. We saw Cheno in her dressing room and Rosie walked into her dressing room with her daughters as we passed. We also saw all the wigs and costumes. It was a great experience to see how it all happens.