Hexagon's Satirical Political Comedy to Benefit Wounded Warriors

Hexagon is an organization that has put on an original political satirical musical comedy review for 56 consecutive years... all for charity. Professor Doug Smith from the Germantown Campus has taken part in 12 different shows, including this year's performance titled "21 Pun Salute," benefiting the Wounded Warriors Project. The show takes place at the Cultural Arts Center on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus now through April 9, with shows running Thursday through Sunday. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. There is also a Saturday matinee on April 2. Visit the Web site for the complete schedule and to see the local celebrities that are joining the event on various dates: http://www.hexagon.org/ Hexagon Today Since that first Hexagon show in 1956, several other groups have come forward to present political satire in Washington. Hexagon, however, remains unique in three important respects: * Hexagon is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with open membership. Hexagon members include bankers, teachers, health care professionals, engineers, reporters, editors, real estate agents, clergy, active and retired military personnel, scientists, secretaries, employees of international organizations and embassies. * Each Hexagon show is completely original. Hexagon members write the show; perform in it; design and build the sets; handle all behind-the-scenes technical activities; play in the orchestra; staff the house and box office; and serve as ushers. * All proceeds from every Hexagon show are donated to a Washington metropolitan area charity. The Hexagon Board of Directors meets each summer to choose the beneficiaries for future shows. Special fund-raising activities and souvenir sales increase the amount of money donated to the designated charity. Mission Hexagon has grown dramatically over the years. It now has nearly 350 members and performs 17 times during the month of March before an audience totaling more than 14,000 people. Its broad civic mission--using theatrical arts as a vehicle for improving the lives of others within the community--has also grown. All told, Hexagon shows have raised over $3.5 million for more than 40 major nonprofits plus additional funds for a variety of smaller organizations. In addition to the March productions, a smaller touring group called "Hexagoners" performs for various organizations from April through November. A Hexagoners show incorporates songs and skits from past shows. Hexagoners perform for a mutually agreed-upon fee as part of fund-raising activities. To book Hexagoners for your next meeting, fundraiser, convention, or party, contact the Hexagoners manager at (202) 333-SHOW [Mailbox 6] or send an email to producer@hexagon.org.