Good Idea/Bad Idea? Asking actors to sign my Graduation cap.

[PhantomOfFleetStreet]

Posted: 5/5/18 at 7:26pm

Hey everybody! I'm trying to get a general opinion here of whether or not it would be a good idea to go around to a bunch of stage doors of shows I've seen in the past few months and ask actors to sign my graduation cap? I've had a rough time this year emotionally and seeing so many Broadway shows has helped keep me on track to finishing college. But would this seem rude to do? Would a lot of the actors say no or think I was some autograph hound?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 5/5/18 at 7:32pm

p*uck no. Go ahead. If they sign it, you scored. Doesn’t hurt anyone and it’ll make you feel better. If they refuse, then they refuse. Onto the next stage door. You owe no one an explanation and it’s no one’s business if they consider it rude. Good luck!

[Great Dame]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:05am

If you still have your Playbills you could bring each show's with you, just so it's obvious you actually saw the show and weren't just crashing for autographs. I would hope most actors would smile and sign, it's a clever idea in my opinion :) Good luck! 

[dearalanaaaa]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:12am

Just a suggestion, bring a metallic sharpie so the signature shows up! Silver looks nice on blues, purples, and blacks, while gold looks good on whites, reds, and greens. I'd love to see the result!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:20am

I'm not even a stage door/signature type person, and I think it's a sweet idea.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:22am

I think if you told them what you just told us, most would be happy to sign. I think it’s an awesome idea. Sounds like you are doing better. If so, I’m
Happy for you!

[uncageg]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:56am

Agree with Miles and Dame. Go for it!!

I think it is a cool idea! And congrats on your graduating!

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 9:49am

Such a cute idea. If it’s not going too crazy, maybe divide your cap into sections for each show (like the gypsy robe does) and put something small that represents the show, so the signatures are grouped by show.

[Gorlois]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 10:07am

dramamama611 said: "I'm not even a stage door/signature type person, and I think it's a sweet idea."

Me too. Not just that, but I never bothered to decorate any of my graduation caps, either.

But this is a great idea. Good luck!

[msmp]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 12:57pm

greenifyme2 said: "Such a cute idea. If it’s not going too crazy, maybe divide your cap into sections for each show (like the gypsy robe does) and put something small that represents the show, so the signatures are grouped by show."

This is a super-sweet idea! Like the other commenters in this thread, I think most actors would love hearing the story and knowing they made a difference in your college career.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:19pm

Would you care to mention  some of the shows in question?

[MattRVA]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 1:39pm

For what it’s worth, after TBV Tony Shaloub signed my mother-in-law’s Schmackery’s cookie tin. So I’m sure many performers would be willing to sign your cap, particularly when you explain your rationale. 

Oh, and congratulations!

[PhantomOfFleetStreet]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 5:32pm

Thanks for the support everyone! For those curious I'm planning on taking my cap to SpongeBob, Angels in America, Anastasia, and Boys in the Band (which I'm seeing on Tuesday).

[rjm516]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 5:48pm

I normally think it's bad form to stage door a show you weren't at that performance of but if I saw someone doing this I'd try to get them to the front. Love the idea.

[starcatchers]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 6:09pm

I love this, and I think you should share your story when you do. Congrats!!

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 5/6/18 at 7:25pm

It wouldn't seem rude and most Broadway actors would probably gladly do it. Just maybe not Nathan Lane lol.