Who have you gotten stuff back from?- Page 24

[SuzyQzy]

Posted: 12/19/06 at 8:43pm

Gavin Lee - less than 2 weeks response time, Mary Poppins card and playbill autpgraphed.

Aaron Lazar - less than 2 weeks response time, playbill autpgraphed by entire cast of Les Mis

John Tartaglia - still waiting...

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/19/06 at 9:58pm

"Aaron Lazar - less than 2 weeks response time, playbill autpgraphed by entire cast of Les Mis"

How did you swing that?

[SuzyQzy]

Posted: 12/19/06 at 9:58pm

I asked very nicely

[AnaGFan]

Posted: 12/19/06 at 11:58pm

Got the holiday card from JLY. I can't make out what it says at the bottom.

[Anthony3]

Posted: 12/20/06 at 6:35am

I couldn't make out what it said at the bottom of JLY's holiday card either, but then I realized it was his name.

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 12/20/06 at 7:32am

About a few days ago, I recieved an autographed headshot signed by Kerry Ellis (Idina Menzel's Standby) She also enclosed a little note saying thanks for your kind words.

Im still waiting on my WICKED London Poster to be signed by Idina Menzel, Kerry Ellis & Main Principles

[The White Half-Mask]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 1:38pm

Woohoo! I got a letter back from Howard McGillin! He wrote this very nice note on Phantom stationary with the logo mask on it. He thanked me for my letter & explained what happened with his TMOTN Tony blooper (miscued pre-recorded orchestra track). Thank you so much, Mr. McGillin! I hope to see you again in the summer!

[mikeyb16]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 1:53pm

Just recieved my WICKED London Poster signed by the WICKED cast. The only downer is that sadly Idina Menzel & Kerry Ellis didn't sign it. But it doesn't bother me, at least I have something rather than nothing

[Show Off]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 4:05pm

Yesterday I got a signed playbill, cd promo card, and headshot from DRV.

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 9:32pm

The White Half-Mask: Is he not just the nicest guy? I was actually at a luncheon with my father's friend who is good friends with him the other day so of course we got to talking about him. My dad's friend said that the next time I write to him I should ask him for a picture of Teddy. Not sure why exactly but I guess I'll find out! I mean he's a cute dog but . . . ? He also said that poor Howard had a pretty bad throat infection and had been out all that week.

Show Off: DRV is just so nice. When she mailed me a copy of "Souvenirs" she included a signed promo for her newer cd (which I already have, lol). I don't usually understand the point of signed headshots, but I may have to make an exception for her. About how long did she take to get back to you?

Thanks!

Updated On: 12/22/06 at 09:32 PM

[theatreholic]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 9:34pm

I tend to get letters back a lot quicker because I'm 12 and it gives a cuteness affect. And that I want to act and stuff...at the age of 12.

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 9:42pm

I think it's nice you love being 12 so much theatreholic.
Random sorry, just something I noticed =).
I didn't like being 12, not good times.

Back on topic:
A girl I know online sent a picture she photoshopped of Gary Beach making him really ghetto fabulous along with a letter from her, and she just got a picture back (Hes looking terrified, from when Frnaz comes in to shoot everyone on the couch in The Producers) and it says
"For 'Friendsname' -- All the wishes of happiness to you. Love the Bling. Gary Beach"
Haha, sorry to share that on my behalf, but I thought it was pretty great.

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/21/06 at 9:42pm

I think it's nice you love being 12 so much theatreholic.
Random sorry, just something I noticed =).
I didn't like being 12, not good times.

Back on topic:
A girl I know online sent a picture she photoshopped of Gary Beach making him really ghetto fabulous along with a letter from her, and she just got a picture back (Hes looking terrified, from when Frnaz comes in to shoot everyone on the couch in The Producers) and it says
"For 'Friendsname' -- All the wishes of happiness to you. Love the Bling. Gary Beach"
Haha, sorry to share that on my behalf, but I thought it was pretty great.

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 8:24pm

Ok, postage question! Maybe it has been answered in this very long thread, but I didn't see it. First, how many stamps should go on the SASE if you are hoping to get back both a headshot and playbill? Second, on the envelope that contains the letter and the SASE . . . I'm guessing that with that other envelope folded up inside one stamp is not going to be enough but not sure how many might be needed. Would two be enough? Thanks!

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 8:46pm

I hope I answer what you are asking.

A) For the envelope you send inside the other one (one with the SASE- the one you want the headshot and playbill), you will have to put...I'd say about 90 cents. Actually, if I'm not mistaken, that's what I put on the envelope when JLY sent me his headshot and playbill. It may have been to much but at least I got it back.
As for the SASE envelopes where I just want a headshot, 65cents is enough for that envelope. But, for the envelope you are actually sending (with the letter)- that would be like 87 cents.

Also, I put on manila envelope inside the other WITHOUT bending or folding it. You kinda just have to wiggle it in but it will definitely fit. At least that's what I do because I use 2 manila envelopes the same size.

I just re-read that it doesn't really make all that much sense. so sorry.

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 9:00pm

SweetQ: We must think alike b/c that made perfect sense to me! For the outer envelope (the one with the letter and the SASE inside) you use 87 cents and for the SASE you use 90. Is there really so little price difference? I guess that extra envelope really is heavy!

I agree with you. I would much rather send the envelope with too many stamps than not enough.

I actually didn't think to put the manilla envelope inside of another manilla envelope . . . but the envelope being folded shouldn't matter, should it? I haven't sent it yet so in theory I could go get another envelope. Hmmm.

Thanks SweetQ! And if I misunderstood your post let me know! :)

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 9:06pm

Take it to the Post office, it's really no trouble, they'll weigh it for free and tell you what you put on it.
Mine cost $1.11 each.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 9:14pm

NJRae- you got it!

And yes, the other envelope takes up weight- plus, it's also a bit more because your letter is in it when you send it.

As Starstruck said, you could take it to the post office and let them weigh it- the SASE and then the other envelope- (then you can put one inside another)

Then, after you do it once, you can just put stamps on from home since you'll know how much it'll be.

I just don't fold the manila envelope because then when they (the actor) put the picture in, it's more likely to get bent since the envelope is already bent. But then again, that's just me- I'm a bit obsessive/compulsive.



Not sure if that made sense but hopefully. I'm a bit tired...
Airplane ride was long today and I was packing like crazy for the cruise we leave for tomorrow.

[StarStruckGB]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 9:18pm

Yeah, I didnt want to fold mine either, you're not alone there.
But my mom did, and the things were fine accept the headshot was bend alittle along a completely different side, it was odd.

Have fun on your trip!!

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 9:39pm

My father's office actually has a mail machine (weighs, stamps, the whole bit) so if I have the patience to wait til Tuesday I can do that. My problem then was that I don't know how much weight to anticipate for the envelope she will send back with the headshot and playbill inside. But then again, if I were to really use my brain I guess I could bring a playbill and weight it that way, then just add on another stamp in case the headshot adds that much more weight. Ok, guess I will have to be patient. And then I could grab another manilla envelope as well since now I will worry that the headshot will get bent. Once I write a letter (to anyone) I don't like to have it sitting around. I want to just send it and be done. Oh well!

Thanks guys! And SweetQ you made perfect sense to me (but then I'm tired too!). Have a great trip!

[myManCape]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 10:15pm

An idea:
I always send a thin cardboard (half of a manila folder) inside the SASE to prevent bending. Mark both envelopes DO NOT BEND in red pen/marker.

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 10:51pm

Good idea . . . but I would then still have to put the manila envelope into another big envelope. May just do that. Since I'm trying to be patient and wait til Tuesday anyway

[Show Off]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 10:59pm

NJRae:Yeah, it was really nice of her. And she was really quick, maybe a week and a half?

[NJRae]

Posted: 12/22/06 at 11:13pm

Show Off: Just out of curiosity, did you ask for the playbill or did she just throw it in there? Also (I know, I'm nosey!) what picture was it? Oooh, and how much postage did you use on each envelope? lol I'm done asking questions now, I promise!

I know she is pretty quick about answering e-mails and she sent me my copy of "Souvenirs" pretty quick too so that doesn't really surprise me. But very good to know. She really is just such a nice lady. Have you met her? Oops! That was another question!

Updated On: 12/22/06 at 11:13 PM

[Claire2141]

Posted: 12/23/06 at 6:20am

I got a signed head shot from Kerry Ellis personalised and she signed my ticket from the show for me too.

Signed both on the back which was a little annoying though...