A percentage of every show 's profits goes to a charity or nonprofit organization , selected out of a pool of organizations usually submitted by the cast and alumni . Organizations have traditionally been associated with Asian American and performing arts communities , such as the Asian American Theater Company , the API Youth Promoting Advocacy and Leadership , Youth For Asian Theatre , and the National Asian Women 's Health Organization . More recent donations include Theatre Rhinoceros , the Japanese Red Cross in the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami , Direct Relief to help Hurricane Sandy survivors , and St. Baldrick 's Foundation
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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