Who have you gotten stuff back from? — Page 171

loliveve said: "Um, you should always include a self-addressed and stamped envelope if you are requesting a Playbill. Not including that is pretty discourteous. I mean, even sending cash means that an actor or stage manager is going to have to go out of his or her way to buy stamps and perhaps proper envelopes to send a Playbill.

I think, perhaps, the only time it is acceptable to send cash instead is for people who are writing from out side the United States who do not have a way to buy U.S. international stamps."

For the record, and this is a HIGHLY specific instance, but sending a SASE to "Wicked" for a cast signed Playbill actually seems to inconvenience them, as people report higher wait times in those instances than those who send just a letter.

It could just be a coincidence, but I wouldn't be surprised if they already have the envelopes ready for PB requests & using a supplied one requires more effort.

But, like I said, that's a very specific instance. In general, a SASE is always the way to go.

musicman_bwayfan said: "Has anyone tried for GIN GAME, MISERY, COLOR PURPLE, SYLVIA, KING CHARLES III, CHINA DOLL, & SCHOOL OF ROCK? Anyone hear back?

I was grateful and giddy to receive my Playbill from Sylvia last night in the mail signed by Ms. Ashford, Mr. Broderick, Ms. White, Mr. Sella and understudies Ms. Karpen and Mr. Carlin, especially since it's closing today. I had sent an SASE and thank you letter to the stage manager about a week-and-a-half ago explaining that I had loved the performance on the evening of November 1 but was unable to thank the cast at the stage door, since I was exhausted from having run the marathon that afternoon.

I am also awaiting Playbills that I sent to The King and I (Halloween matinee; lunch catered between shows), Hamilton (Halloween evening; Phillipa, my favourite, and Oak were the only cast members who didn't stage door; I am curious if the $40 BC/EFA donation still applies, but I would be happy to pay), Spring Awakening (November 2; still in pain and rushed home), and Fun Home (I missed Beth Malone and Michael Cerveris but was grateful to thank Ms. Skeggs, Ms. Kuhn, and the excellent kids).

Re: Thérèse Raquin, also closing today, I was able to thank the cast at the stage door and have my Playbill signed, but I heard that the theatre will forward mail :)

Goldfinchmeadowlark, did you include a donation for Sylvia? I sent a request to them around the same time you did. Hopefully I'll get a nice surprise in the mailbox tomorrow!

Also, this past week I got responses from Dames at Sea (cast signed; no donation), Allegiance (unsigned; no donation), and Hand to God (cast signed by OBC; no donation). The only bummer was that my Hand to God Playbill got soaked some where along the way and sadly arrived ruined. I sent again and explained what happened. I'm hoping and preying it gets there in time.

Is there a website/blog that lists which shows/casts require a BC/EFA donation? I tried to find an up-to-date list but only found blogs dating from when Newsies was still running.

Here is one: http://loliveve.tumblr.com/faq [I think it is by the user of the same name on this board??]

Heard back from Fiddler today. Received a full cast signed playbill. They even put it in a plastic sleeve. It took about 3 weeks

Sherbear8081 said: "Does anyone know if Finding Neverland asks for a BCEFA donation for a cast signed playbill?

They don't. At least, not when I sent to them seven months ago.

atuomala said: "I received my letter package back with a 'return to sender' stamp when I tried to send to Ripcord over at New York City Center, Stage I indicating that there was an issue with the address? Has anyone used a different address than the one below to send to shows at City Center?

RIPCORD
Attn: Stage Manager
New York City Center, Stage I
131 W 55th Street
New York, NY 10019

"

I got the same thing when I sent something out to Cheyenne Jackson from this address a while ago. I wonder if another Address works better.

atuomala: This morning, I received my Playbills from Hamilton and Allegiance with the signatures I requested -- Phillipa and Oak were the only cast members who didn't stagedoor after the Halloween performance, and I needed the rest of the cast beyond Lea Salonga and Catherine Ricafort (a childhood friend who recently left to do Disaster!) It took about four weeks.

atuomala said: Did you receive a cast signed playbill from Allegiance?

I sent my Playbill that Lea Salonga and Catherine had signed when I went to the November 5 preview performance, and I received it with the rest of the cast's signatures and a sweet thank you note from Catherine.

I heard back from Kelli O'hara today. She wrote me a sweet personal note, referencing things I had said in my letter, and sent me a signed playbill. Class act.

Hi there!

I am sorry to say that it would be pointless at this point as I saw the only cast signed items, which weren't many, being put away for BC/EFA. I inquired if they were in fact for sale, but was told the limited items they had were already promised to specific groups/people. I'm very sorry. But there's always hope for the *fingers crossed* Broadway/West End transfer! :)

Best regards,

Alek

Heard back from Allison Case today, she sent a cute note and a signed playbill. Honestly one of the sweetest responses I've received!