Gifts to send actors
Gifts to send actors
#1Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:46pm
So I'm trying to think of a gift to send to one of the actors in Spring Awakening, but I have no ideas. It's Gerard Canonico that I want to send it to.
Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!!
#2re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:47pmAn iPhone.
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#2re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:47pm
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Yankeefan007
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#4re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/16/08 at 8:48pmHow about something that doesn't cost 400 dollars? I don't even have that much money.
Lynnespock2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/14/04
#5re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 11:46amThe best question is WHY? If you feel you must, give a gift in their name to BCEA, God's Love we Deliver or some charity you like.
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FindingNamo
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#6re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 11:57amSend him a nicely wrapped HeeBee with a card signed "Love, GeeBee".
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Gothampc
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#7re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:14pmDo actors get the gifts that are sent to them or is there a stage doorman in Brooklyn that has a roomful of swag?
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#8re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:21pm
When we had artists in to do personal appearances at Tower Records, I would estimate 80% of performers disposed of all gifts immediately (or left them behind for us to do it).
I remember one "Alternative" rocker giving me a fan's home made mix tape with 10 or 15 page love note saying "Oh here, take this. I bet it's hysterical." I asked him "Don't you want to keep it?" and he shook his head "Trust me, I have HUNDREDS of them."
#9re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:21pmSend them a giftcard or something they can use. Like an actor wants another creepy collage, scrapbook, or teddy bear. Give them cash. Actors don't need gifts from fans-if you don't know them it can appear creepy.
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#10re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:22pm
My roommate was telling me that her friend Gerard from high school is in a broadway show.. but she couldnt remember which one... I guess it's Spring Awakening! end threadjack
Maybe you could make him a collage?
#11re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:24pmIt just wrecks of needing validation from someone you don't know. A note sent to someone whose performance you appreciate is much different and more appropriate than going out and buying a gift for them. Just my opinion.
TheatreDiva90016
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#12re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:25pm
Don't send them anything.
They get cheap crap sent to them all of the time.
Most of it gets:
A: Placed in a pile in the dressing room
B: Re-gifted
C: Re-sold on eBay
C: Tossed out.
Most performers have people send them things all of the time. They simply do not have the room for it.
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FindingNamo
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#13re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:39pmHow about some Yankee candles with the delicate scent of fresh-baked cookies?
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#14re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:41pm
Actors and Actresses do not want a gift from you or any fan, but if you simply MUST, then make a donation to their favorite charity in their name and send them a card letting them know about it.
If their hearts and minds are inthe right place, that will mean more than a candle or scrapbook.
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TheatreDiva90016
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#15re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:43pm
DTL,
Perfect idea!
And candles are not allowed in the theatre dressing rooms.
I know, you'll say, "They will take the candles home with them", no they won't.
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#16re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:47pmIt's wrong to say that no actor appreciates gifts! I gave Idina a puppy after her last performance of Wicked and later when I saw her I asked her if she liked it and she said it was delicious!
#17re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:50pmHow about a nice vest made from the skin of the last actor you stalked? Make sure you get their size first!
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#18re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:54pm
There have been times when I've walked through a store, seen something, and thought "Wow! (Insert random actor here) would love that!"
And then I think "SHUT UP, YOU'RE CREEPY."
And walk away.
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WestVillage
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#19re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 12:58pmThis is NYC ... with more wackos than ever roaming the streets and doing the "stagedoor" thing. Anyone would be foolish to accept a gift from a perfect stranger, no matter how sweet or innocent you might think the gesture is. I've seen many a gift from fans get tossed right in the trash. Don't waste your time or money, unless of course, you already know him personally (and by that I don't mean having your picture taken with him at the stage door ... but rather REALLY knowing him).
#20re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 1:25pmActors love severed human hands and mix tapes with your favorite songs that remind you of them.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#22re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 1:36pm
"Actors love severed human hands and mix tapes with your favorite songs that remind you of them."
Mix Tape
Oh
He made a mix tape
He was thinking of me
Which shows he cares
SOMETIMES when someone
has a crush on you,
they make you a mix tape
to really freak you out.
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#23re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 1:58pmSo a gallon of pig's blood is out of the question then?
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Gothampc
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#25re: Gifts to send actors
Posted: 1/17/08 at 2:03pmI always liked Liam's response about chasing Idina Menzel for her autograph.
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