What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
#0What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 12:52pm
To avoid the shaking and saying things that make u sound like an ass, what kind of general questions would you ask a broadway star if you could meet them in prevention of star-struck brainlessness? Or what would you say to them that doesn't make you sound stupid?
I met taye diggs and i told him he was hott cuz it ws the only thing i could think of. then later i though "sh*t" i sounded like an ass. hehehe oh well. he laughed though.
Updated On: 2/21/06 at 12:52 PM
#2re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 1:24pm
I think you should first ask yourself... why are you asking this star anything to begin with? Sounds like you want to be heard by them, as opposed to having a legitimate question for them.
I have done the "stage door" thing in the past (although, not for years now)... but my reason for being there was usually because I felt moved enough about a good performance that I wanted to thank them for it personally.
It was never for my own personal gain.
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#3re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 1:44pm
I agree with you best12bars. But I'm sure that if I was able to strike up a conversation with a broadway actor or actress I would say thank you for the awesome show, and ask them what did they do to help their success on Broadway- I don't think that sounds stupid. haha.
(Just be yourself) I don't think I could ever ask someone for their autograph- I'd feel stupid... Maybe that's just me though.
P.S. to broadwaycrazy2- I'm sure Taye got a real kick out of you- I'm pretty sure he was flattered, I highly doubt he thought you were stupid... I bet it was fun meeting him.
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wexy
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#4re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 2:01pmI'd ask if they ever get to see any shows since they hope they are always working.
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wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#5re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:08pm
I think as fans we are a bit hard on ourselves in terms of thinking we sound stupid and such. I've had an experience where I met an actor and he was really nice and asked me how I was, and I felt so stupid because I couldn't think of anything else to say but...good, how are you? I've talked to him a lot more times since then, and he remembers me and that conversation. He said I seemed perfectly friendly and doesn't understand why I felt embarassed.
I agree--just be yourself. No need to censor, unless you're going to threaten death or something scary like that--I would advise not saying those kinds of things.
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BSoBW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/06
#6re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:12pm
I'd ask Idina why she hasn't been returning my calls. Or when she'll give me back my sharpie. Or why a piece of paper can keep us apart.
u get it? gud.
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#7re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:14pmPoor BSo. She must not like those questions very much.
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sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#8re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:17pm
I would politely ask Patrick Wilson to marry me.
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#9re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:20pmSo BSo, you think asking her why she hit you in the head with a playbill is an inappropriate question?
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
BSoBW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/06
#10re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:21pmShe likes it rough. 'Nough said.
The smallest stream is a valent river. It will drown me if it can.
Jay2
Understudy Joined: 5/16/05
#11re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:22pm
I can tell you one you probably shouldn't ask. Did the stagedoor thing once and was sort of awestruck at the time and I couldn't come up with anything smooth so I asked "When's your contract up?" I'll spare you the dreary aftermath.yeeshh.
BSoBW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/21/06
#12re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:23pm
I asked Betty Buckley once when her contract was up.
I think she thought I was talking about a contract she had out on one of the stage hands...
The smallest stream is a valent river. It will drown me if it can.
Chrysanthemum62001
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#13re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/21/06 at 4:36pmI would love to know if Michael Cerveris has ever taken drugs, and which ones. But I would never ever ask.
"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL
wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#14re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:46amJay, what's wrong with that? People ask that a lot--either want to catch them again before they leave or try to be there for their last performance.
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli
#15re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 2:48amWhat's wrong with it depends on the answer you get. Depends on if they're even happy with what they're doing, really.
Jay2
Understudy Joined: 5/16/05
#16re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 6:34pmI guess the particular person I asked was a little uptight about there status at the time. But yeah, it seems like a question people would ask.
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#17re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 6:40pm
i never ask people anything because im too much "in awe" or dumbstruck if you know what i mean (like i always plan to say something, but when im actually there, i dont).
i usually just compliment on their performance, singing, or congragulate them in the very few words that leave my mouth...
TheaterAddict7652
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/06
#18re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 7:53pmI'm the same, bwayondabrain. I mean, I know that actors are regular people, just like the rest of us, but when I see them at the stagedoor, something happens. Maybe it's because I'm seeing them after I'd just saw them in a fabulous performence or something, but I get "starstruck" and can only compliment them on how great they are.
There's a lot I am not certain of...
amcchemist
Chorus Member Joined: 7/5/05
#19re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:54pmI think that the one thing I'd like to ask some of the actors (any popular one would do) is how they put up with the looney fans! You know, not the average joe fans that will ask for an autograph or photo at the stage door, but the ones that really go overboard and want to be friends, lovers, you name it. I've even heard of fans trying to get themselves "delivered" in a box to an actor's dressing room. I really don't understand that behavior and wonder what the actors really think about fans that are that way. It has got to be very annoying! LOL!
#20re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 9:57pm"Can you please get me a house seat for the next performace?"
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peggyandvelma
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#21re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 10:36pm"Hey, _____---can I have your job??"
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#22re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/22/06 at 11:00pm
just be yourself, even if you feel goofy. most actors know that fans are TOTALLY important to their own success. know when enough is enough, especially if its cold out..be respectful that the actor would like to go home..and finally..never ask..where do you live?..or can i walk with you?
nothing is more creepy than that! blech.
Updated On: 2/23/06 at 11:00 PM
Colle
Broadway Star Joined: 2/13/06
#23re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/23/06 at 3:51pmI would probably ask him or her what there favorite actor(s)are, besides him or her, in roles that he or she has played.
Maryjoannejean
Understudy Joined: 2/25/06
#24re: What questions would u ask a broadway actor?
Posted: 2/25/06 at 8:24pmI would ask Kristen Chenowitrh what's wrong with her.
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