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For Release: October 19, 1998 Jerry Berg RELEASE: 98-208 |
Political Satire Musical Group "The Capitol Steps" to Appear at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Oct. 30 |
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The Capitol Steps, a troupe of former congressional staffers turned comedians, will be at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. on Oct. 30. Members of the group will talk about their work as congressional staffers, present a video highlighting their best performances, and answer questions from 4 - 5 p.m. in Morris Auditorium in Marshall's Bldg. 4200. Their Marshall Center appearance will be free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Those interested in attending must call Rosa Kilpatrick at 544-0042 to reserve seats. The group started in 1981 when three staffers for U.S. Sen. Charles Percy created song parodies and skits for a Christmas party. They came up with a special brand of satirical humor that focused on events in Washington, D.C. Since that beginning the cast has grown to 22 members and they perform more than 400 shows a year all over the United States. The Capitol Steps have recorded 18 albums and appeared on three nationally broadcast PBS specials. They also perform four times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials. The Capitol Steps will be in Huntsville to perform at the Von Braun Celebration to be held Oct. 30 in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center. Hosted by The National Space Club and the Marshall Center, the dinner honors the memory of Dr. Wernher von Braun. It recognizes individuals and groups who have made great achievements in advancing space flight programs and who have contributed to U.S. leadership in the fields of rocketry and astronautics. For the first time this year the celebration will combine the Von Braun Memorial Reception and Dinner/Awards and Exploration Forum into a single event. |
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