Tristan Lang

Review of Manhattan Concert Productions

As a single parent of three boys, I struggled to c...

As a single parent of three boys, I struggled to come up with funds it would take to send my youngest to Carnegie Hall for a once in a lifetime trip in March 2020. Additionally, I made certain I would be there as a chaperone to watch my son play on the stage at CH. In total, I was able to sacrifice to come up with nearly $3000 for this trip. Unfortunately, MCP had to cancel our trip due to Covid19. Understandably, this is out of their control. What isn't out of their control is the inability to communicate with me when I should anticipate reimbursement. It's now June and I'm offered no explanation, no plan, nothing other than referring me back to Hillsborough County Schools, who is struggling to get any kind of action with this company. My son will not be returning to orchestra, so rescheduling isn't an option for me. As a single parent who lost 40% of her income, I understand the struggle during this unprecedented time. This money would have been such a HUGE help in what has been a very stressful time for my boys and I. I feel completely helpless, taken advantage of as a person with little means to demand action and disappointed in this company.