THEY improv joins with Majic 102.7 to benefit the Miami Children's Hospital "Radio Lollipop" program at the Miami Improv on Wednesday, May 16th.
February 27, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
The doors open at 7pm with entertainment and raffle leading up to the live performance beginning at 8pm. This rare jaunt into Miami-Dade County will also feature an appearance by WMXJ Majic 102.7 on-air personality Joe Johnson.THEY improv is donating their performance as part of their Comedy Witha A Cause program. "Our 'Comedy With a Cause' program has successfully raised tens of thousands of dollars for area charities while providing quality entertainment," said THEY Director Todd Rice. "Radio Lollipop has brings laughter to children and families at the hospital when they need it the most. We're happy to help any way we can."
Radio Lollipop believes in the healing power of play, having begun in 1978 at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Surrey England. Since it's beginning, the program has expanded to Australia, New Zealand, and of course the United States. More information on Radio Lollipop is available on their website at www.radiolollipop.org or at the Miami Children's Hospital website at www.mch.com/patient/radio_lollipop.htm. On August 14th, 1996, Miami Children's became the first hospital in the United States to host a Radio Lollipop.
THEY improv continues to change the face of Comedy in South Florida by bringing this second annual show together at the Miami Improv for this worthwhile event, this time with the help of Majic 102.7. The station is a valuable member of this effort and has offered an extreme amount of support for the cause.
"Majic 102.7 has a long history of helping children in need," said THEY Director Todd Rice. "Through the Majic Children's Fund and other ways, we're happy to be working again with their organization which continues to prove that they are genuinely interested in being a positive contributor to the community around us."
In addition to the comedy show, there will also be a raffle of very impressive donated items that will help raise money for the organization.
Each THEY improv show is based on audience suggestions, so there can never be the same show twice. Every show is a unique experience and is shared only among those in attendance.
Tickets are $10 + tax, with the ticket sales going to the charity. There is a 2 drink minimum. Audience members must be 18 or over and may obtain tickets at the box office before the show, by calling the Improv at (305) 441-8200 or online from the Improv at www.miamiimprov.com. For Tickets you can avoid sales tax by calling the Radio Lollipop Volunteer Office directly at 305-662-8225.
About THEY improv
THEY improv is South Florida's leader in corporate comedy shows and performs regularly for some of the areas' top companies. Often performing for charities, THEY improv is changing the face of comedy in South Florida. Though THEY normally perform private events for area corporations, THEY can be seen in various venues and the website at www.THEYimprov.com is regularly updated with information about upcoming events and shows.