This weekend a group of "equal opportunity offenders" is putting on a show of political satire not to be missed.

Nationally renowned comedy troupe Capitol Steps will be performing at the State Theatre Sunday at 4 and 7:30 p.m.

"At first there was only going to be a night show, but because it sold out so quickly another performance was added earlier in the afternoon," State Theatre executive director Mike Negra said.

The bulk of the Capitol Steps' material is in the form of parodies of well-known songs, usually introduced with a short skit.

Some songs that will be performed include, "Polonium 209" to the tune of "Love Potion #9," "I'm So Indicted" to the tune of "I'm So Excited" and even "Don't Go Fakin' You're Smart" to Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."

The troupe will also include many songs from its newest album, "I'm so indicted," which was released last July.

"The Capitol Steps will be singing songs the audience will probably know, but adding a little twist to them," Joe Apfelbaum, program manager for the State Theatre, said. "The songs they will be singing bash the whole political process and will bring plenty of laughs."

Negra said the group's charisma is popular with audiences.

"The Capitol Steps are very popular, and that's part of the mix why we choose an artist," Negra said. "They have good high artist value and high audience participation as well."

The Capitol Steps was started in 1981 by previous Senate staffers who wanted to make fun of the people they had worked for and the places that had once employed them.

Today not all of the performers are former Capitol Hill staffers, but they all love to make their audiences laugh at the expense of the government.

"The show is plenty of laughs, and especially at this point in time we could all use a few laughs,"Apfelbaum said. "They make serious news a little less serious."

The performers consider themselves "equal opportunity offenders," according to the Capitol Steps' marketing and public sales rep, Phil Hurd.

Both Democrats and Republicans are made fun of throughout the show. If there is a joke about George W. Bush, then a Hillary Clinton joke is sure to follow.

"Actually when George Bush senior was in office The Capitol Steps did a performance for him and he got upset at the show, not because he was offended, but because he wasn't in it," Hurd said.

However, the U.S. government won't be the only one bashed. Hurd said there would be a popshop of foreign political gags as well.

"The Capitol Steps can't wait to get to State College. They love to travel all over and get out of the beltway," Hurd said.

"Although doing performances in Washington, right where everything happens, is great it's really a lot of fun to be able to travel all across the country."

The Capitol Steps perform in troops, which include at least five members each. Some of the troops stay in Washington where they perform every Friday and Saturday, while the others tour the country. They also do performances in front of many famous politicians.

There are 39 members in the Capitol Steps in all and they collaborate together to write and practice the material that will be performed in the shows.

They have recorded 26 albums since the group was formed. They update their routines often and are always adding songs because there is always new news to mock.

"This is a fun experience for all no matter what your political affiliation is. The Capitol Steps just try to get the audience to let loose, have fun and laugh," Hurd said.

Tickets can be purchased at the State Theatre ticket office or by calling 272-0606.