What is Humorology?
Mission Statement
To promote community engagement and philanthropic service through creativity and dedication.
Purpose and Values
The purpose of this organization shall be to serve as a non-profit working to raise money for a local charity in need. We are dedicated to six core values: creativity, community, excellence, integrity, leadership, and local philanthropy.
About Us
Humorology, or "Humo" for short, is an annual musical/variety show that takes place at the University of Wisconsin – Madison in April of each year. Humorology has been a UW - Madison tradition since 1947, touching the lives of students and the community through the friendships that are made, and funds that are raised.
Each year, over 600 students spend the course of the academic year on a team (cast), writing, composing, choreographing, and directing original mini-musical comedies. This year, nine casts will compete for six spots in the final show. The casts also compete against one another to raise the most money for the philanthropic partners Humorology chooses to donate to that year.
This competitive spirit has allowed Humorology to donate $185,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and the Dane County chapter of United Cerebral Palsy, $195,000 to the Rainbow Project, $234,500 to The Neighborhood House, over $400,000 to the Badger Childhood Cancer Network and over $335,000 for Blessings In A Backpack. This past year, we raised over $145,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County!
Each year, over 600 students spend the course of the academic year on a team (cast), writing, composing, choreographing, and directing original mini-musical comedies. This year, nine casts will compete for six spots in the final show. The casts also compete against one another to raise the most money for the philanthropic partners Humorology chooses to donate to that year.
This competitive spirit has allowed Humorology to donate $185,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and the Dane County chapter of United Cerebral Palsy, $195,000 to the Rainbow Project, $234,500 to The Neighborhood House, over $400,000 to the Badger Childhood Cancer Network and over $335,000 for Blessings In A Backpack. This past year, we raised over $145,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County!
The 2021-2022 Show
This year, Humorology is proud to present, "The Way Back Home." After an abnormal past 2 years of Humo, we couldn't be happier that we are slowly but surely returning to normal and making our way back home to our Humorology community!
When is Humorology?
Humorology runs from August to April every year. Beneficiaries are picked over the summer and teams begin fundraising in September! The final show is held on campus every April.