Political satire group Capitol Steps performed in front of a packed audience of parents, students and community members. Proceeds from the performance went to Post Prom, which offers a substance-free activity to students after Prom night.

Founded in 1981, Capitol Steps entertains audiences by mocking political figures, celebrities and current events. They perform all their political satires in song form. This is the third year Capitol Stepshas performed to support Post Prom.

The event began with a speech from Patricia Ryan, co-chair of this year’s Post Prom Committee , calling for support for Post Prom fundraising efforts. Her speech was followed by a farcical introduction by principal Alan Goodwin, who helped set the comedic tone of the night.

“In the event of an emergency, please remain seated and wait for a federal bailout,” Goodwin quipped. “If your cell phone rings during the performance, the Capitol Steps will answer it and tell the caller you are at a Justin Bieber concert.”

Members of Capitol Steps then quickly took the stage. Performing for two hours straight, five members sang satirical songs ranging from “How do you Solve a Problem Like Korea” and “Help Me Honda.”

Performers stayed current with skits about Charlie Sheen, who came onstage with a bra hung around his neck and a bottle of beer in his hand, Snooki and former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Last year’s news, about Sarah Palin and Tiger Woods, was also mentioned.

To wrap up the evening, a Capitol Steps”actor recited “Lirty Dies,” a speech where letters and syllables of words are switched, resulting in unexpected rhymes and innuendos.

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