Who’s stagedooring? - Page 2

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 3:12pm

Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

My eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out. I’ll admit I’ve seen some strange behavior at stage doors (usually with younger fans), but there’s nothing inherently creepy about stage-dooring when both the fan and actor want to interact/sign playbills/etc. Don’t make it out to be something it isn’t 

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 3:25pm

Joey32 said: "Helping a friend. Which shows are stagedooring for fans and which aren’t?"

I would hour not a single person. Keep your distance, let them stay healthy. 

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 3:33pm

QueenTwinnied said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

My eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out. I’ll admit I’ve seen some strange behavior at stage doors (usually with younger fans), but there’s nothing inherently creepy about stage-dooring when both the fan and actor want to interact/sign playbills/etc. Don’t make it out to be something it isn’t"

 

Your eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out?  That sounds serious.  You might want to see a doctor.  And, as you advised me in a different thread, "get off your high horse".

 

 

 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 3:50pm

Enough with the nursery slopes...LOL. I love Tracey. 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 3:59pm

@z5 said: "Realistically if everyone is masked it makes no difference if someone signs a playbill with their own sharpie, as Uzo Aduba has been doing. Actors go close to people in other settings, probably maskless too.

Some people are so uppity about it."

100% agree with this.

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 6:34pm

Highland Guy said: "QueenTwinnied said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

My eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out. I’ll admit I’ve seen some strange behavior at stage doors (usually with younger fans), but there’s nothing inherently creepy about stage-dooring when both the fan and actor want to interact/sign playbills/etc. Don’t make it out to be something it isn’t"



Your eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out? That sounds serious. You might want to see a doctor. And, as you advised me in a different thread, "get off your high horse".
 

This is exactly the type of response I would expect from someone who clearly doesn’t understand hyperbole. I think you need to revisit 7th Grade English and come back with a stronger rebuttal. 

 


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[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 10:04pm

During pre-Covid times, I was there for stage dooring (especially Chicago).  Anyone who is even contemplating stage dooring now is absolutely bonkers.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 10:32pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "During pre-Covid times, I was there for stage dooring (especially Chicago). Anyone who is even contemplating stage dooring now is absolutely bonkers."

So, knowing how much you LOVE Chicago and it's cast, if the cast of Chicago specifically asked for you, their number 1 fan, to participate in a video mailgram and you could not wear masks or social distance, would you decline?  Keep in mind, the video would have more COVID risks, than the stage door experience.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 1/1/22 at 11:54pm

A number of singers do respond to fan mail by sending an autographed playbill if you ask for it.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 2:45pm

ArtMan said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "During pre-Covid times, I was there for stage dooring (especially Chicago). Anyone who is even contemplating stage dooring now is absolutely bonkers."

So, knowing how much you LOVE Chicago and it's cast, if the cast of Chicago specifically asked for you, their number 1 fan, to participate in a video mailgram and you could not wear masks or social distance, would you decline? Keep in mind, the video would have more COVID risks, than the stage door experience."

I’m a HUGE Wicked fan right now. If the cast did this for me, right now, during a national pandemic with Omicron happening, I’d question their decision to do that. Who said they even would? No. I’d say no. Be realistic 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 2:49pm

@z5 said: "Realistically if everyone is masked it makes no difference if someone signs a playbill with their own sharpie, as Uzo Aduba has been doing. Actors go close to people in other settings, probably maskless too.

Some people are so uppity about it."

Some people don’t care about the health and safety of actors and are so selfish about seeing them for a second, instead of realizing COVID is real, it’s closing shows, and even a distanced meeting isn’t okay right now. Priorities, people. Be smart. It doesn’t matter if Uzo is doing it. Shows are cancelling, postponing. Is an autograph REALLY more important than people keeping their livelihoods??? 

[@z5]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 3:04pm

Listen lady, or should I say Karen…?
 

Anyway, all I’m saying it’s still way more low risk than almost any other day-to-day activity. I don’t stand outside and wait for a wave like other creeps with “stagedoor….g-r-“ in their name at all. 
 

Being outdoors with a mask is so low on risk. 

Updated On: 1/2/22 at 03:04 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 3:09pm

hearthemsing22 said: "ArtMan said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "During pre-Covid times, I was there for stage dooring (especially Chicago). Anyone who is even contemplating stage dooring now is absolutely bonkers."

So, knowing how much you LOVE Chicago and it's cast, if the cast of Chicago specifically asked for you, their number 1 fan, to participate in a video mailgram and you could not wear masks or social distance, would you decline? Keep in mind, the video would have more COVID risks, than the stage door experience."

I’m a HUGE Wicked fan right now. If the cast did this for me, right now, during a national pandemic with Omicron happening, I’d question their decision to do that. Who said they even would? No. I’d say no. Be realistic"

My point of my post involved the actual IN PERSON participation with the rest of the cast.  Which,would have far worst Covid exposures, then stage dooring.  There are plenty fans out there, I'm NOT saying you or Patti, who would criticize stage dooring, yet participate in such a in person video with their favorite show.  That, was the purpose of my post.  Read wisely, then respond, instead of insulting.  Of course, this was a hypothetical question and no show would be participating in this.

Updated On: 1/2/22 at 03:09 PM

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 4:17pm

Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

I’ve been seeing shows on Broadway since 1972 (age 7), and even at that age I found stage-dooring creepy.  Never understood why people wanted autographs and wondered what does one do with a signature on a piece of paper or Playbill?  What joy did this bring?  

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 5:19pm

Awww still using “Karen”? How pathetic. 
if being outside without a mask is so low risk, why are people still testing positive? Yes I KNOW this could be because they’re also not vaccinated. Just saying. Your priority when you see a show should not be the non-obligational stage dooring. That’s all. 

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 7:07pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

I’ve been seeing shows on Broadway since 1972 (age 7), and even at that age I found stage-dooring creepy. Never understood why people wanted autographs and wondered what does one do with a signature on a piece of paper or Playbill? What joy did this bring? "

Why does one collect anything? What joy does it bring? One could say the same about baseball cards, precious moments figurines, unopened mint condition action figures, Wizard of Oz memorabilia, Hallmark Christmas ornaments, or anything else that gets collected. Ultimately, all of it sits on a shelf collecting dust, and yet most people do it anyway. There is an entire industry built around it. I imagine the answer to your question is the same you have for whatever bullsh!t you probably collect.

What does it matter if it's someone's signature on a pice of paper stuck into an album, or someone's picture and stats printed on a piece of carboard and stuck into an album? Although, you probably wouldn't ask the same question of someone seeking out a Mickey Mantle rookie card because you aren't on a message board trying to make yourself feel superior to any of them.

[quizking101]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 7:17pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

I’ve been seeing shows on Broadway since 1972 (age 7), and even at that age I found stage-dooring creepy. Never understood why people wanted autographs and wondered what does one do with a signature on a piece of paper or Playbill? What joy did this bring? "

I’ve met many award winning actors, singers, and performers on Broadway over the years and, to me, each stagedoor encounter not only enhances the experience, but helps me remember the show that I’ve seen in many instances (since I like to ask questions of the actors while I’m there and not just always be like a star struck fool) and also creates memories with the people I take to theatre.

Many of my autographs emblazon the walls of my apartment and when I have guests over, it makes for great conversations and anecdotes about the life I enjoy outside of my otherwise depressing nursing job. Looking at those memories on the wall got me through many tough times.

Let people enjoy things. If there is mutual consent, respect, and understanding and health and safety are paramount (I.e NOT IN THE THICK OF A NEW PANDEMIC WAVE) - then it’s not hurting anyone.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 7:23pm

@z5 said: "Listen lady, or should I say Karen…?


Anyway, all I’m saying it’s still way more low risk than almost any other day-to-day activity. I don’t stand outside and wait for a wave like other creeps with “stagedoor….g-r-“ in their name at all.


Being outdoors with a mask is so low on risk."

 

EXACTLY!!!! 

I'm really not here to debate whether or not any individual participant should stage door. Any attendee or actor who doesn't feel safe doing it is more than welcome to not do it. I have no judgment for anybody who makes that choice for themselves.

BUT, for people who are constantly saying "listen to the science," y'all seem to do an awful lot of fearmongering and awful little of actually listening to science. 

The science says that an activity that takes place outdoors with masks on is very low risk.

It's lower risk than being on a subway with other people, it's lower risk than sitting in a packed theater with 1000 other people,  it's lower risk than walking through Times Square (where there are thousands of unmasked people all the time) to get to said theater, and it's most certainly lower than performing unmasked or putting on massive opening night parties.

Y'all are right. It's just some ink on a magazine or a 2-minute conversation or a selfie. You're right that that's not very important in the grand scheme of things. 

But I just have an issue drawing the line at that when there are SOOO many other health risks that SOOO many people are taking to make live theater happen (and that's not even factoring in that actors and crew and still 100% allowed to have regular, potentially risky, social lives). That bit of ink or 2 minutes or selfie is so minuscule to me that it seems so silly to ban it "in the name of health." Definitley sillier than putting on opening night parties or letting actors awaiting COVID test results into theaters. 

And just to close out, I want to establish that this is really more principle than anything else. I have been to 21 shows since September and have stage doored at exactly one of them. I only did it because I saw people on social media doing it at that show, so it seemed ok to do it. I follow the rules, I just don't think they're justified. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 7:33pm

When I visit, I stage door.  I don't collect autographs.  I like to take a picture if he/she agrees.  It is part of my memories from my trip and goes into an album of other pictures I take.  I will say for my last two trips, it was a relief to not stage door.  I had more time to do other things.  And for me, it was definitely too cold.  Too creepy?  I could say the same thing about some of the things that have been written over the years on this site from these same posters. 

[Rudy2]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 7:43pm

QueenTwinnied said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."

My eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out. I’ll admit I’ve seen some strange behavior at stage doors (usually with younger fans), but there’s nothing inherently creepy about stage-dooring when both the fan and actor want to interact/sign playbills/etc. Don’t make it out to be something it isn’t"

I agree Queen. It's assuming a whole lot.

I also think that stagedooring is a very smart thing for actors to do in normal circumstances, if time and health permit. It really helps promote the show and leave an impression. If people are charmed by you, they are more likely to want to follow you and support you in your next show. That's a fact. That said, I completely support actors who don't want to do it, now or anytime.

[stagemag1615582571]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 8:21pm

broadwayfan128 said: "Miguel from Hamilton is probably the only one admitting to doing it"

No, not so. It's alive and well at Lehman.

[stagemag1615582571]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 9:28pm

QueenTwinnied said: "Highland Guy said: "Even in the best of times, I think stage-dooring is just plain creepy."My eyes just rolled so hard they almost popped out. I’ll admit I’ve seen some strange behavior at stage doors (usually with younger fans), but there’s nothing inherently creepy about stage-dooring when both the fan and actor want to interact/sign playbills/etc. Don’t make it out to be something it isn’t"

I attended the last Lehman show today Jan 2.  I discovered that stage dooring (SD) is/was alive and well.  I arrived early (11:00am)  to find "dealers" waiting for the 3 main cast members (who were spectacular). I learned that dealers went there often and the cast signed items both pre- and post-show. The dealers also had Breaking Bad and other items for Adam Godley.

After another wonderful show today, I went outside to find about 7-10 show attendees with their Playbills & posters. The same dealers were also there. The House Manager escorted one of the three actors to their waiting limo.  But, as each of 3 actors came out, those actors willingly signed the posters/playbills for the 7-10 folks outside the theater.  First came out Mr. Beale. Such a sweetheart.Then came  Mr. Lester, and again, he willingly signed for the folks with Playbills and posters.  Finally, the incredibleMr Adam Godley came out.. He signed for folk and did selfies. 

While I understand the "plague" and potential to shut down a show, these actors were masked & more. But importantly, none of them seemed put off with fans outside.  I personally thanked each of actors for their spectacular performance. Every time I saw the show, I sat in awe at their ability.   I don't do selfies or signings. But let actors who will give their fans what they want.

In my opinion, there is no Play show that is better than the actors from Lehman. I'm still in awe of their performances. I'd love to see then in Los Angeles.

 

Updated On: 1/2/22 at 09:28 PM

[stagemag1615582571]

Posted: 1/2/22 at 9:41pm

have no idea....why this didn't show correctly..

I attended the last Lehman show today Jan 2.  I discovered that stage dooring (SD) is/was alive and well.  I arrived early (11:00am)  to find "dealers" waiting for the 3 main cast members (who were spectacular). I learned that dealers went there often and the cast signed items both pre- and post-show. The dealers also had Breaking Bad and other items for Adam Godley.

After another wonderful show today, I went outside to find about 7-10 show attendees with their Playbills & posters. The same dealers were also there. The House Manager escorted one of the three actors to their waiting limo.  But, as each of 3 actors came out, those actors willingly signed the posters/playbills for the 7-10 folks outside the theater.  First came out Mr. Beale. Such a sweetheart.Then came  Mr. Lester, and again, he willingly signed for the folks with Playbills and posters.  Finally, the incredibleMr Adam Godley came out.. He signed for folk and did selfies. 

While I understand the "plague" and potential to shut down a show, these actors were masked & more. But importantly, none of them seemed put off with fans outside.  I personally thanked each of actors for their spectacular performance. Every time I saw the show, I sat in awe at their ability.   I don't do selfies or signings. But let actors who will give their fans what they want.

In my opinion, there is no Play show that is better than the actors from Lehman. I'm still in awe of their performances. I'd love to see then in Los Angeles.

 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 1/3/22 at 11:14pm

It doesn’t matter if people are masked, if they’re outside. Shows are closing. Being postponed. More. Is getting an autograph REALLY the most important thing right now? Is your ability to do that more important than keeping shows open? No, it doesn’t directly contribute to shows closing, postponing-it DEFINITELY does not help. Don’t you care about the actors livelihood? You spend a few seconds around them-earlier in the day, maybe you were around someone who was asymptomatic at the time, but then tested positive for COVID. They interact with you, you pass it along to that performer. They pass it to the company. 
 

Performances literally have posted on social media that they are not stage dooring, that people shouldn’t wait after the show. Do you think you’re an exception to that you’re more important? People need to get over themselves and just go HOME after the show. You can send them a self addressed stamped envelope and they can sign it and send it back. Safer. 
 

This isn’t “fear mongering”. Please. I think people who don’t stagedoor have good common sense, Those who think it’s okay to do so right now-take a look at yourself and re-evaluate your priorities. Don’t stagedoor. 

[Islander_fan]

Posted: 1/4/22 at 2:13am

If you care about Broadway as a whole, you would not wait at the stage door.  You think I feel that it is unfair for you if you want to wait for autographs but can’t? No, I don’t. However, I do think though, that, feeling entitled about it or have a lack of understanding of why it’s bad proves you to be beyond self centered during a pandemic.

When a show gets shut down due to a cast member(s) testing positive for Covid, it impacts everyone who works at the theatre, not just the cast but the crew as well. And, of course, ushers and other front of house co workers of mine. Ok yes, for the interest of full disclosure, if a show is shut down due to covid I will still get paid. Yet, I don’t want to sit and just collect the checks that come in the mail, I want to ****ing work. I’m tired of just sitting around. Yeah, sure, the notion of paid time off may sound coo. But, for me, I spent over a Goddamn year and a half of that. I just wanna work a job that I love and am great at. So, yes, if this comes off like I am pissed, I am. Don’t be an ass, don’t be selfish and don’t wait at the stage door.