The stars and stripes will be flying this July as the People’s Republic of Komedy (PROK) presents “Paul Merrill’s All-American Salute to America, USA”, a satirical look at American history and patriotism on July 1st and 3rd.

The shows, at Chop Suey on July 1st and Live Girls Theater on July 3rd, will feature some of the best comedians in Seattle, including Emmett Montgomery, Kevin Hyder, Derek Sheen, and Amanda Williams.

Presented in two parts (”Part One: The Early Years” and “Part Two: The Awesome Years”) “Paul Merrill’s All-American Salute to America, USA” will be hosted by PROK veteran writer/performer Paul Merrill (naturally), who will be presenting his own unique take on America throughout the night with videos and sketches.

“With Obama in office, patriotism is at an all-time high in Seattle,” says Merrill.  “We’re going to bump it up a notch with wrestling Lincolns, a Dick Cheney robot and hopefully President Taft in a bathtub.”

The musical guest for Part One of “Paul Merrill’s All-America Salute to America, USA” will be Can You Imagine, the new pop combo featuring “Hate” cartoonist Peter Bagge and legendary record producer Steve Fisk. For Part Two at Live Girls Theater, Stranger Gong Show winner Airpocalypse will be providing the music.