Stage Door Gift Ideas

Do you have any artistic skills? There are some very talented Broadway fans. But I wouldn't make something just to make something. Like, don't suddenly try to learn embroidery or screen printing just to have a gift but if there's something you know how to do very well, it's a nice gesture. I think of gifts like flowers. It's a token of appreciation in the moment you present it. Flowers die and get thrown out. Some people might not even wait until they've wilted. It's crazy to expect an actor, especially one getting tons of things, to keep everything. But I do think it's a nice gesture that you put in the time to make something the same way it's nice to buy some flowers if you feel like doing it.

Just thought I'd chime in on this, as an ensemble member who will on the occasion receive things from fans at the stage door, a note or a piece of artwork goes a long away. There have been a few times when i've received really thoughtful food gifts that have for safety reasons needed to be thrown out. If you do want to get the cast food I'd get it delivered directly to the theatre from somewhere that is guaranteed safe (wink wink schmackary's)

"also everyone is generally sick of Schmackery’s backstage because we get 3-5 boxes A WEEK"

Understood. I only get to have them when I am in NYC which is usually 1-2 times a year.

Emma Morgan said: "I plan to see Beetlejuice soon and I know its common for people to have gifts for the actors. I wanted to make something for Alex Brightman thats Beetlejuice related, but I cant think of anything. Any and all ideas would be appreciated!"

I agree with what others have said about a well worded letter/card, and art. Something unique, thoughtful and meaningful goes a long way. I know the Beetlejuice cast loves the fanart they get, I think Leslie stated at one point there were four stairwells of amazing art and growing! If he does not stage door that evening, you can leave your gift with security or the stage door doorman and they'll get it to him. That was what I did with my gift to Alex last week and he did indeed receive the gift.

A lot depends on what your budget is for a gift. A great gift idea for Alex Brightman could be custom bobbleheads of his Beetlejuice character. It's a unique and personalized gift that he can keep as a souvenir and it shows your appreciation for his performance. There are various websites that offer custom bobbleheads where you can choose the design, pose, and clothing. You could even add a personalized message or the name of the musical. It's a thoughtful gift that he will surely treasure and appreciate.

Updated On: 3/2/23 at 05:10 PM

dramamama611 said: "I PROMISE this is meant with no malice, whatsoever. A well worded note/letter would likely be a more appreciated gesture. Actors get SO much tchotchke, that many of them are forgotten almost immediately - so struggling to think of something is likely a waste of your time and money. But if you feel strongly about the actor's past performances, or this one in particular, take the time to craft a geniune note.



As an educator for 25+ years - I have saved EVERY SINGLE LETTER I have ever rec'd, butvery few gifts. And those gifts don't come home with me, they stay in my classroom, which is FAR bigger than anyone's dressing room - and when I retire, I'm guessing they will all be tossed out. Those letters? Bury them with me, they mean the world."

Many of my students wrote letters to me or sent me poems they had written. I saved them all and as those students and I have been exchanging holiday cards down through the years, I decided to make photocopies of their writing which I kept but tucked their original notes and poems into the cards I sent that year. I got incredible feedback from those former students who couldn't believe I'd saved them so long.