This afternoon I ventured downtown to The Public Theater with the hopes of snagging a ticket to tonight’s performance of the recent Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fat Ham. The play, written by James Ijames, just extended its run and I was optimistic maybe I could either get a last-minute ticket or purchase one for a future performance.
I approached the box office and the attendant behind the glass confirmed they were unfortunately sold out for this evening. Aware it was half hour to curtain for the 2pm matinee, I let the woman standing in line behind me go ahead with picking up her ticket before I continued to inquire about future performances.
Apparently, the woman behind me overheard my exchange with the box office attendant and conveniently had a spare ticket for the matinee performance. I graciously accepted her offer to take her extra ticket. While the ticket was free, she did ask me to consider a donation to her theater organization, Epic Theater Ensemble, which was how she came about the tickets she had. I immediately thanked her, and made a donation before taking my seat in the theater.
Today marks 3 months since I moved back to NYC and what happened today especially feels aligned with how I’ve felt about my return to this incredible city – it feels like I’m in the right place at the right time.
Many have asked how it feels to be back, if I regret leaving or if I wish I returned sooner. I honestly believe both San Francisco and Richmond were important to my journey and my growth as a human. I don’t have any regrets, doubts or reservations about my 7.5 years away. Every person I met, mistake I made and lesson I learned had to happen so I could end up here.
And now, I feel like I’m in the right place at the right time in my life.
PS. Fat Ham was by far my favorite play of 2022 and everyone must RUN (don’t walk) to go see it as soon as you can.
Marissa Osowsky 