Hehe. This reminded me of something. A long long time ago I saw Rent and Marcy Harriel was Mimi. After the show, I (then younger and sillier) wrote her a letter telling her I loved her performance and where could I get those pants? She replied with a really lovely card full of thanks, and at the bottom scribbled - OH! And you can get the blue vinyl pants in the Village, for sure!
Love her. Love that. Hope it helps.
There's always room for pathos - and jazz hands.