Why do people feel the need to make the cast a scrapbook? — Page 2

"Some tool on a bootleg board made Jon Groff & cast a cookie shaped like a Tony Award the weekend before their Tonys. Yeah. Mad lame"
Actually, she made him a cookie a few weeks later, because he did not win. She made it for him, but then it broke, so he never actually got it.

If the question begins "why?", then try out the answer "because he/she/it/they/you is/are stupid". If it sounds feasible, then you have your answer. ^_^

Also, because no one ever taught them about boundaries. I don't understand why people don't feel uncomfortable crossing over these boundaries; I feel deeply uncomfortable stage-dooring, or messaging a performer with a question. I have a blog where I keep track of certain performers, and I know that the performers who are aware of it think it's rather jolly, but I still feel somewhat guilty about it. I don't think I could ever go up to a performer with a proud smile on my face and say (in essence) "here! I've been stalking you, and here are the fruits of my labours! ". :/

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Updated On: 12/19/08 at 01:34 PM

I'm pretty sure I have seen (as with many of you) backstage videos where cast members not only keep a fan-made scrap book in their dressing room, but mention it on the video as being very special to them, and when they are feeling down, they look at it, and it gives them a boost and reminds them that even if theyre having a ****ty day, their fans are out there, and they do the show for them.

Now I'm not saying I would ever make a scrap book, I have never felt inclined to do so. Just don't be so quick to judge the people who make them, and don't be so quick to judge the actors and thinking that they all hate it and think it's annoying. Theatre is powerful and can make a big difference in people's lives. If someone wanted to thank an actor for their work they're inclined to. I might write a letter, you might write a letter, but some people may not be good with writing letters, or are visually inclined, and enjoy making scrapbooks.

With saying that, I too agree that some people go too far, but a scrapbook never hurt anyone.

Updated On: 12/19/08 at 03:32 PM

I saw some guy give the whole cast of RENT cupcakes. Well more like Adam Kantor and the guy was all "OMG@@!!!!1 Make sure everyone gets one!!!!!!!111 Okkkkkkaaaayyyy?" and Adam took them and was all "Uh...Sure I'll do that"

Pictures of them at the stagedoor that have captions under them saying things like "OMG!!! [Insert persons name here] I saw you on [Insert day here] here is a picture of your face all close up!"

IF the actor keeps the scrap book longer than 15 muinutes, then they usually do throw them out at the end of the run.

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The same reason that people dress up like characters from [Harry Potter/ Lord of the Rings/ Star Wars] to go to the movies.
Ooh. You got me. I've dressed up for every Harry Potter book and film release... and I still think making cast scrapbooks is creepy. (Then again, I am in high school. And at least I don't go to these events alone!)

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