More than a week has passed since planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and relief needs continue to grow.

In response, Hello Dali, one of Eastern’s improvisation comedy troupes, will perform at 10:30 p.m. today in 7th Street Underground and will accept donations to be given to the American Red Cross East Central Illinois Chapter for relief efforts.

The show costs $1, and attendees can give any amount above that if they wish to. All proceeds will be donated.

This is the second performance of the year for Hello Dali, a short-form improvisation comedy group that has been compared to television’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

The non-profit troupe, with nine student members and one alumni, has no script and plays games based on audience suggestion.

“It’s `fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants’ comedy,” said member Sarah Butcher.

She said members find it difficult to entertain during such a tragic time in the United States.

“We’re going to try to just keep going,” she said. “We realize that everyone has to go on with their lives, and laughter is one of the best ways to get through things.”

Member Debbie Donovan said, “I think the whole entertainment industry has been struggling with what has happened recently. Now we want to work in our small way to do what we can.”

Everyone is welcome to attend. Butcher encouraged people to come “to get away and clear their mind for awhile.”

Hello Dali plans to perform every other Wednesday night in 7th Street Underground.