Opening Night Gifts: Ideas for Actors and the Cast
Opening Night Gift Ideas
After all of the hard work... Being brave and auditioning.. Then the many nights of practice.. The opening night approaches.. What to get to show your support? Whether this is their first performance or one of many, you want to commemorate it with something special. Here are some unique gifts ideas.
Flowers and balloons are commonly given as opening night gifts. However, if you are looking for something a bit more unique, here are some ideas for things you can buy online.
In a stage play or musical, flowers or gifts are usually given before the show. They are sent backstage to the dressing room. Traditionally, they may be sent with a card that says, "Break a leg," which in the theater means "good luck."
"Break a Leg" Pendant for a Necklace or Bracelet - Great Jewelry Gift Idea
Travel Mug
Theatrical Earrings for Her
This could be for an actress in a middle school or high school play, college performance, or any other actress who wears earrings!
How about a personalized flask? - For free, you can have this engraved with a message to celebrate the occasion! Maybe customize it with the name of the play?
Homemade Cookies are Always a Yummy Gift Idea - Make them mask shaped!
Funny Gift Idea: Novelty Parking Sign - Surprise them with this sign for their driveway, garage, parking space, etc
Choose the sign that most fits the occasion! Signs for director, producer, actor, and thespian.
Helpful Links - Information about giving gifts and flowers on opening night
- Break a leg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Read about the meaning and the origin of the expression, "Break a leg." - Opening night gift for actor? - Yahoo! Answers
What is a good gift for an actor's opening night? Help... - Opening night gifts? - Yahoo! Answers
I know it's proper to give flowers to an actress after her opening night performance. My 9 yr old granddaughter has a part in our community theater production of Annie. So, flowers for her, and maybe a stuffed animal. But, her brother and her soon to - Theatrical superstitions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Read about the superstition of not wishing good luck. - Should I give my son a huge bouquet? - theatre acting | Ask MetaFilter
Information about what kind of flowers to give. Roses appear to be the most common type, but here's more opinions. - My son is in a play. Girls get flowers on opening night. What should a boy get? - Yahoo! Answers
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