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The Capitol Steps BiographyOver 30 years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.
Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 34 albums, including their latest, How to Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be heard twice a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
The Capitol Steps were born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Ronald Reagan was President when the Steps began, so co-founders Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim Aidala figured that if entertainers could become politicians, then politicians could become entertainers! Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin! So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor that was as popular in Peoria as it was on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there's never a shortage of material. Says Elaina Newport, "Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and the Republicans party. That's what we call the two-party system."
Although the Capitol Steps are based in Washington, DC, most of their shows are out-of-town or for out-of-town audiences, whether it's the National Welding Supply Association, a University audience, High Schoolers, or State Legislators. In fact, the Capitol Steps have performed for the last five Presidents (6, if you include Hillary). The only complaints the Steps seem to get are from politicians and personalities who are not included in the program.
No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the "MOCK" in Democracy?
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on The Capitol Steps and other top speakers and celebrities.
-The Capitol Steps' show is rip-roaring political fun. The seven-member cast is a constant transition of new costumes, props, and music. Their political satire song parodies take potshots at the outrageous goings-on in Washington. Equal opportunity satirists, they take aim at issues that are in the news right now
• picking on Republicans, Democrats and anyone else who deserves it. The Steps treat audiences to such ditties as: *Ain't No Surplus Now It's Gone, Wouldn't It Be Hillary, The Sunni Side of Tikrit* and more. The Capitol Steps are an unforgettable entertainment experience.
The Capitol Steps made its debut nearly 35 years ago, when a now-extinct species known as Moderate Republican still roamed the corridors of Washington and.
The Capitol Steps will bring their political comedy to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | Putting the MOCK in democracy, the sketch comedy troupe, The Capitol Steps, returns to the McAninch Arts Center ...
The Capitol Steps will bring their political comedy to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
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Over 30 years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.
Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 34 albums, including their latest, How to Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be heard twice a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
The Capitol Steps were born in December, 1981 when some staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Ronald Reagan was President when the Steps began, so co-founders Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim Aidala figured that if entertainers could become politicians, then politicians could become entertainers! Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin! So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor that was as popular in Peoria as it was on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there's never a shortage of material. Says Elaina Newport, "Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and the Republicans party. That's what we call the two-party system."
Although the Capitol Steps are based in Washington, DC, most of their shows are out-of-town or for out-of-town audiences, whether it's the National Welding Supply Association, a University audience, High Schoolers, or State Legislators. In fact, the Capitol Steps have performed for the last five Presidents (6, if you include Hillary). The only complaints the Steps seem to get are from politicians and personalities who are not included in the program.
No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the "MOCK" in Democracy?
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on The Capitol Steps and other top speakers and celebrities.
The Capitol Steps' show is rip-roaring political fun. The seven-member cast is a constant transition of new costumes, props, and music. Their political satire song parodies take potshots at the outrageous goings-on in Washington. Equal opportunity satirists, they take aim at issues that are in the news right now
• picking on Republicans, Democrats and anyone else who deserves it. The Steps treat audiences to such ditties as: *Ain't No Surplus Now It's Gone, Wouldn't It Be Hillary, The Sunni Side of Tikrit* and more. The Capitol Steps are an unforgettable entertainment experience.
The Capitol Steps is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book The Capitol Steps for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. The Capitol Steps generally travels from VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roy Firestone, Kevin Powell, Ben Stein, Bill Maher and The Second City. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Capitol Steps for an upcoming event.
The Capitol Steps' show is rip-roaring political fun. The seven-member cast is a constant transition of new costumes, props, and music. Their political satire song parodies take potshots at the outrageous goings-on in Washington. Equal opportunity satirists, they take aim at issues that are in the news right now
• picking on Republicans, Democrats and anyone else who deserves it. The Steps treat audiences to such ditties as: *Ain't No Surplus Now It's Gone, Wouldn't It Be Hillary, The Sunni Side of Tikrit* and more. The Capitol Steps are an unforgettable entertainment experience.
The Capitol Steps made its debut nearly 35 years ago, when a now-extinct species known as Moderate Republican still roamed the corridors of Washington and.
The Capitol Steps will bring their political comedy to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
Bulletin Board: A Post From the Community | Putting the MOCK in democracy, the sketch comedy troupe, The Capitol Steps, returns to the McAninch Arts Center ...
The Capitol Steps will bring their political comedy to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
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All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
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