THEY improv to provide 'Justifiable Homicide' in a show of Titanic proportions on Pompano Beach to benefit people with developmental disabilities on June 6th!

May 26, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
THEY improv, leaders in South Florida comedy, continues its pioneering ways with a benefit murder mystery performance on Wednesday, June 6th at 7pm at "The New Mermaid" in Pompano Beach. The show will be themed on 'The Titanic' with all patrons being onboard the infamous ship.

"Not to worry," said Director of THEY improv Todd Rice, "Those attending are in first class so will have first dibs on the lifeboats."

The evening will feature a crazy cast of characters amidst murder and mayhem. A night that will not soon be forgotten all for a great cause, the Whispering Oaks residential program for people with developmental disabilities.

Whispering Oaks is a residential program, offering a variety of services to young men and women that have multiple abilities. Each person living here has their own room, often for the first time in their lives. It allows them the opportunity to grow and learn and become productive members of society.

"The state is imposing large budget cuts in the areas that support people with developmental disabilities," said Merisa Lavere, the Development Coordinator for Resources for Human Development that runs Whispering Oaks. "The people we serve are faced with unbelievable challenges every day, as part of their normal life. Our challenge is to raise the funds needed to help them become more independent and to find the community support needed to help us achieve our goals."

THEY improvThis marks one of the first uses of the THEY improv 'Justifiable Homicide' program using Murder Mystery shows to benefit area charities. THEY improv is already well known for raising tens of thousands of dollars for charity through their Comedy With A Cause program, and this is a new extension of that program.

"We love helping where we can," said THEY improv Director Todd Rice. "It's hard to imagine anything more important than helping a program that helps people to help themselves."

The event will be well-attended and is for a great cause. Come and support this event. If you would like to attend or just to see how you can help, call Merisa Lavere at 561-870-5227 or via email at rhdmerisa@aol.com. You can also leave a message on the THEY improv Hotline at (954) 889-7540.

This Titanic event will be at "The New Mermaid" located at 1437 S. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach on June 6th at 7:00PM. There will be a 50/50 raffle that night with raffle tickets $2 each or 6 for $10. You do not need to be present to win.

Tickets for the event are $60, with tables of 10 discounted at $550 for the table. The ticket includes dinner consisting of a salad, choice of entree, dessert, coffee, tea and soft drinks. There is a cash bar for beer, wine and liquor. There is no age restriction or drink minimum.

About THEY improv
THEY improv is South Florida's leader in corporate comedy shows and performs regularly for some of the areas' top companies and universities nation-wide. 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 in the area and the website at www.THEYimprov.com is regularly updated with information about upcoming events and shows.

About Whispering Oaks
Whispering Oaks is a residential program in Davie offered by Resources for Human Development providing a variety of services to men and women of all ages that have multiple abilities. The residents have round the clock staffing, to ensure all of their needs are met. Each person has their own room, often for the first time in their lives. We encourage, assist, support, educate, and allow a person to make commitments and to take responsibilities. More information is available by calling Meredith Savits, Director of Whispering Oaks at 954-450-6012.