Finally before the gal let me sign she asked for spare change, again for some charity selected by celebrities. Upon paying there is one last attempt to sell more popcorn, hot dogs or nachos. Then if that's not enough they try to get you to buy a membership. At the snack bar everything is already ridiculously expensive, but they upsell you on every item you order. Once past buying the ticket the kid taking and tearing the ticket asks if you'd like to donate to another charity.
The second time is the ticket girl asking for a donation of a dollar to some charity run by celebrities.
Turns out it's reserved seating so there is an extra $1.50 charge. The first time they beg for money is when you buy the ticket. Went to have a quiet evening by myself to watch a comedy that I've been wanting to see for a while.