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Do You Believe? 'The Flying Spaghetti Monster Holiday Pageant'

20090424_fsm250.jpg THIS WEEKEND: In 2005, the Kansas State Board of Education decided to change its science standards and allow schools to teach the theory of intelligent design as an alternative to evolution. In response, one man invented the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and demanded that his beliefs — which include a convincing theory about pirates and global warming — be taught alongside other religions in schools.

The church caught on among those who love silly things, and now the D.C.A.C. presents "The Flying Spaghetti Monster Holiday Pageant," a late night comedy show in which a teacher is forced to impart Pastafarian myths to her students.

Just so you don't worry, Kansas rejected the new science standards in 2007. Science wins again!

» D.C. Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW; through April 25, $15; 202-462-7833. (Woodley Park)

Photo by Martha Wright/The Washington Post

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