There are affordable tickets to the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. Brian Feldman a performance artist who now resides in Washington DC, returned to Orlando to surprise his parents this holiday season. The family decided to see “The Book of Mormon“. At 5:30pm there is a lottery for $25 tickets to the show. The Feldman family was at the front of the line. Names were taken and placed in one of those rotating lottery ticket cages. Perhaps 30 people stood in line.
A group of teens were playing, “Name that Sondheim Show”. The MC knew all the shows, but her friends were Steven Sondheim illiterate. I felt like I should shout out the answers but I kept to myself. She tried to explain “Sunday in the Park with George“. “Its difficult to explain, the whole show is about this large painting of people in a park.” she explained. At 6pm the first names were drawn. Everyone crowded around the announcer hoping their name would be next. When a name was called out there would be gleeful cheers and clapping. The last name called only got a few disappointed claps. The lottery losers dispersed. None of the Feldman’s won the lottery.
Brian had wandered off to find a cash machine because lottery tickets could only be paid for with cold hard cash. I never did see him that night. His Mom, Marilyn, was in the box office in a bit of a panic. She didn’t have cash and so she couldn’t purchase fer full price ticket. A friend offered to pay for her. Since so few people know about this lottery, your chances of winning are pretty good. As I hiked back to my car, I over heard a couple who had lost the lottery but had been offered winning tickets from another group that had won to many times.
I did win tickets that evening. My name was called — either the 3rd or 4th name called that night – They called out – – Marilyn Fieldman. (Obviously, I am used to them saying the last name incorrectly. Why? I have no idea.) However, Ed and I attended the show that night and had a wonderful time. Brian saw the production on Broadway and his "holiday wish" was for us to see the show at the new Dr. Phillips Center. When you saw me, I was waiting for etiher Brian or Ed to return from an ATM with the cash to pay for the "winning tickets." Sorry for any confusion. Or, perhaps when you heard the name called out — you didn't realize it was me. Thanks for stopping by the do the sketch. I know that Brian was hoping to see you that evening. He arrived back at the theater shortly after you left.
I did win tickets that evening. My name was called — either the 3rd or 4th name called that night – They called out – – Marilyn Fieldman. (Obviously, I am used to them saying the last name incorrectly. Why? I have no idea.) However, Ed and I attended the show that night and had a wonderful time. Brian saw the production on Broadway and his "holiday wish" was for us to see the show at the new Dr. Phillips Center. When you saw me, I was waiting for etiher Brian or Ed to return from an ATM with the cash to pay for the "winning tickets." Sorry for any confusion. Or, perhaps when you heard the name called out — you didn't realize it was me. Thanks for stopping by the do the sketch. I know that Brian was hoping to see you that evening. He arrived back at the theater shortly after you left.
I like the style of drawing!