Hexagon (comedy show)
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Hexagon is a non-profit organization
that produces an annual musical political satire show performed at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts
in Washington, D.C.
Started in 1955, it parodies many political and social issues relevant to both the United States
as a whole and the local metropolitan area
. Hexagon is entirely nonprofit and pays no money to its all-volunteer performing cast; instead, the ticket sales are donated to a charity, of which a different one is chosen each year.
Hexagon has received recognition for the work they have done for the Washington community. In 1993, Washingtonian
magazine selected Hexagon as "Washingtonian of the Year," the first time an organization was named as the award's recipient. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan
presented Hexagon with the President's Volunteer Action Award
for service. In 1994, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah
honored Hexagon with its Myrtle Wreath Award. The 2007 show entitled "Strike While The Irony's Hot" was featured in the Washington Post, the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call
, and other local publications, and its 2010 show "Dancing with the Czars" was featured in the Maryland Gazette newspapers.
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
that produces an annual musical political satire show performed at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a high school located at 35th Street and R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., and dedicated to arts education. One of the high schools of the District of Columbia Public School system, it is named for the American jazz bandleader and composer Edward...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Started in 1955, it parodies many political and social issues relevant to both the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
as a whole and the local metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
. Hexagon is entirely nonprofit and pays no money to its all-volunteer performing cast; instead, the ticket sales are donated to a charity, of which a different one is chosen each year.
Hexagon has received recognition for the work they have done for the Washington community. In 1993, Washingtonian
Washingtonian (magazine)
Washingtonian is a monthly magazine distributed in the Washington, DC area since 1965. The magazine describes itself as "the magazine Washington lives by." The magazine's core focuses are local feature journalism, guide book-style articles, and real estate advice.-Editorial Content:Washingtonian...
magazine selected Hexagon as "Washingtonian of the Year," the first time an organization was named as the award's recipient. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
presented Hexagon with the President's Volunteer Action Award
President's Volunteer Service Award
The President's Volunteer Service Award program was established to honor volunteers that give hundreds of hours per year helping others. These volunteers can be individuals, families and organizations located throughout the United States....
for service. In 1994, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah
Hadassah
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America is an American Jewish volunteer women's organization. Founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, it is one of the largest international Jewish organizations, with around...
honored Hexagon with its Myrtle Wreath Award. The 2007 show entitled "Strike While The Irony's Hot" was featured in the Washington Post, the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call
Roll Call
Roll Call is a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., United States, from Monday to Thursday when the United States Congress is in session and on Mondays only during recess. Roll Call reports news of legislative and political maneuverings on Capitol Hill, as well as political coverage of...
, and other local publications, and its 2010 show "Dancing with the Czars" was featured in the Maryland Gazette newspapers.