Posted by Jessica on Sun, Jan 01, 2012
TSF Presents: Mainstage- A Night of "Art"
Filed under: Improv, Shows, Announcements, News
Over the years, the hallowed halls of the Constans Theatre have been filled with spectacular displays of true art. Classic plays, awe-inspiring dance shows, breathtaking musicals...this stage has seen them all. But after all this culture, all this "theater", something still seems to be missing.
This is why we are pleased to announce that in the first week of the new year, the Constans will finally bear witness to the only TRUE art form left in this world, the only art form concerned with the TRUTH, the only art form that TRULY has no money in it...
Improvisational and Sketch Comedy.
On January 13th and 14th at 8 p.m. in the Constans Theater, TSF is going to make you cry with laughter. And if you don't laugh, you get your money back...OH WAIT, MAINSTAGE IS TOTALLY FREE!
The TSF long form and short form teams will be performing both nights along with special guests No Southern Accent.
While you'll want to skip your first week of classes, you won't want to skip this.
This is why we are pleased to announce that in the first week of the new year, the Constans will finally bear witness to the only TRUE art form left in this world, the only art form concerned with the TRUTH, the only art form that TRULY has no money in it...
Improvisational and Sketch Comedy.
On January 13th and 14th at 8 p.m. in the Constans Theater, TSF is going to make you cry with laughter. And if you don't laugh, you get your money back...OH WAIT, MAINSTAGE IS TOTALLY FREE!
The TSF long form and short form teams will be performing both nights along with special guests No Southern Accent.
While you'll want to skip your first week of classes, you won't want to skip this.
Posted by Jessica on Mon, Nov 14, 2011
Gator Groan 2011
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Announcements, News
Hey Gators!
Did you go to Gator Growl a few weeks ago? I'm sure Gator Growl was cool and all, but what you really should be going to if you want to show your school spirit is GATOR GROAN 2011!
This show is about what it really means to be a Gator. We'll have sketches, musical(ish) acts, special guest appearances, and ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS.
So come on out to the Rion Ballroom in the Reitz Union this Thursday at 8 p.m. Until then, follow us on Twitter @Gatorgroan2011
Did you go to Gator Growl a few weeks ago? I'm sure Gator Growl was cool and all, but what you really should be going to if you want to show your school spirit is GATOR GROAN 2011!
This show is about what it really means to be a Gator. We'll have sketches, musical(ish) acts, special guest appearances, and ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS.
So come on out to the Rion Ballroom in the Reitz Union this Thursday at 8 p.m. Until then, follow us on Twitter @Gatorgroan2011
Posted by Jessica on Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Summer Lovin' had me SOME LAUGHS
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Announcements
So you have to take summer classes? Well, freshman who were forced to start college in the summer and super seniors trying to take as many classes possible so you can maybe graduate by mid-August…I have good news. THERE IS AN IMPROV SHOW THIS FRIDAY.
Theatre Strike Force will be performing at Gatornights in the Rion Ballroom (Second Floor, Reitz Union) this Friday at 9 pm. What does this mean for you? YOU now have a reason to skip going to midtown on Friday and then waking up with a troll man or woman on Saturday.
SO COME SEE US AND LAUGH YOUR STRESS AWAY RATHER THAN DRINKING IT AWAY!
Theatre Strike Force will be performing at Gatornights in the Rion Ballroom (Second Floor, Reitz Union) this Friday at 9 pm. What does this mean for you? YOU now have a reason to skip going to midtown on Friday and then waking up with a troll man or woman on Saturday.
SO COME SEE US AND LAUGH YOUR STRESS AWAY RATHER THAN DRINKING IT AWAY!
Posted by Sara on Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Improv Blast! presents: The Reckoning
Filed under: Shows, Things that are Awesome, News
Now that the fundraising season has come and gone, it's time to get a little masturbatory and do improv for the sake of improv and learning.
A now-yearly tradition is Improv Blast! -- a mini-festival in which TSF brings down some of the best improv comedians in the biz to perform and do workshops with us.
This year, we've stumbled upon the good fortune to bring down The Reckoning, one of the longest-running troupes in Chicago and regarded as performing The Perfect Harold. Not only that, but UF grad student and Reckoning alum Beau Golwitzer will be performing with them as well.
Not only will we get the pleasure of a performance, but there will be workshops available on Saturday (4/9) afternoon at noon to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. completely FREE. Just email us at theatrestrikeforce@gmail.com.
Join us for a night of unparalleled hilarity and an invaluable learning experience!
A now-yearly tradition is Improv Blast! -- a mini-festival in which TSF brings down some of the best improv comedians in the biz to perform and do workshops with us.
This year, we've stumbled upon the good fortune to bring down The Reckoning, one of the longest-running troupes in Chicago and regarded as performing The Perfect Harold. Not only that, but UF grad student and Reckoning alum Beau Golwitzer will be performing with them as well.
Not only will we get the pleasure of a performance, but there will be workshops available on Saturday (4/9) afternoon at noon to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. completely FREE. Just email us at theatrestrikeforce@gmail.com.
Join us for a night of unparalleled hilarity and an invaluable learning experience!
Posted by Sara on Sat, Feb 19, 2011
12 Hours of Improv
Filed under: Shows, Fundraisers, News
Besides being overwhelmingly good-looking and too hilarious to not invite to every party in the city, we're also painfully benevolent.
Every year, Theatre Strike Force takes part in an annual charity event called Relay for Life. For those of you who aren't familiar, Relay is an 18-hour long event held to raise money and awareness for The American Cancer Association and its research and outreach programs. TSF loves kicking cancer in the ass, so we hold various shows and events up until the date of the event to raise money.
Money?
Our biggest and baddest of them all is 12 Hours of Improv -- a day-long marathon in the Orange & Brew on the ground floor of the Reitz Union from noon to midnight in which we do not stop tickling your funny bone for one minute. THIS FRIDAY (FEB. 25), You'll see groups from all around Gainesville all day long capped off with a big ol' fashioned Gator Nights show! All of this could be yours for the simple, easy payment of whatever you have in your heart to give.
Relay is truly something special, so come out and be a part of it all!
Every year, Theatre Strike Force takes part in an annual charity event called Relay for Life. For those of you who aren't familiar, Relay is an 18-hour long event held to raise money and awareness for The American Cancer Association and its research and outreach programs. TSF loves kicking cancer in the ass, so we hold various shows and events up until the date of the event to raise money.
Money?
Our biggest and baddest of them all is 12 Hours of Improv -- a day-long marathon in the Orange & Brew on the ground floor of the Reitz Union from noon to midnight in which we do not stop tickling your funny bone for one minute. THIS FRIDAY (FEB. 25), You'll see groups from all around Gainesville all day long capped off with a big ol' fashioned Gator Nights show! All of this could be yours for the simple, easy payment of whatever you have in your heart to give.
Relay is truly something special, so come out and be a part of it all!
Posted by Sara on Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Mainstage: Bringing It All Back
Filed under: Shows, Announcements, Press, News
Hello, hello, hello!
The spring semester is starting out with a bang, and Theatre Strike Force is bringing you the cherry to top off this sundae of badassery.
Many moons ago, TSF had a show called Mainstage. This show was it: the bomb, the best of the best, the rolicking good time that made people cream their seats. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control caused us to lose this great opportunity. However, years (seriously...three years) of hard work, a few batted eyelashes and quite possibly something Katie is not proud of, we GOT IT BACK!
TSF is bringing it ALL back to you. As opposed to withholding some of it for ourselves to use while we cry over pints of Ben & Jerry's AmeriCone and watch Simpsons re-runs on a Friday night. WE GO OUT, OK?!
WHEN? FEB. 10-12 (THIS Thurs., Fri. and Sat. THREE NIGHTS OF FUNNY!) at 8 P.M. Get there early to get your ticket to get in because there is limited seating!
WHERE? The CONSTANS THEATRE mainstage, located in the theatre building directly across from the Reitz Union entrance in the Colonnade at the box office. Stand on the Colonnade and look at the first floor entrance. Turn 180 degrees. Walk that way.
WHAT? This show promises to be a smorgasbord of all the great things TSF has to offer in a theatre setting and TWO ACTS: the first act is the Short Form Team and TSF Sketch, the second features two versions of The Sunday Group doing the form they plan on bringing to Chicago for the College Improv Tournament (CIT) and then the special super Spring 2011 Sunday Group performing an Armando Diaz.
HOW MUCH? FREE. SO FREE. MORE FREE THAN YOU COULD HAVE EVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE.
WHY? Because we f*cking can!
Look out for us in Turlington Plaza, Plaza of the Americas and the Reitz Union Colonnade promoting our asses off all this week. We've got some saucy tricks up our sleeve, Gators.
Questions, comments or money? Email us at theatrestrikeforce@gmail.com
The spring semester is starting out with a bang, and Theatre Strike Force is bringing you the cherry to top off this sundae of badassery.
Many moons ago, TSF had a show called Mainstage. This show was it: the bomb, the best of the best, the rolicking good time that made people cream their seats. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control caused us to lose this great opportunity. However, years (seriously...three years) of hard work, a few batted eyelashes and quite possibly something Katie is not proud of, we GOT IT BACK!
TSF is bringing it ALL back to you. As opposed to withholding some of it for ourselves to use while we cry over pints of Ben & Jerry's AmeriCone and watch Simpsons re-runs on a Friday night. WE GO OUT, OK?!
WHEN? FEB. 10-12 (THIS Thurs., Fri. and Sat. THREE NIGHTS OF FUNNY!) at 8 P.M. Get there early to get your ticket to get in because there is limited seating!
WHERE? The CONSTANS THEATRE mainstage, located in the theatre building directly across from the Reitz Union entrance in the Colonnade at the box office. Stand on the Colonnade and look at the first floor entrance. Turn 180 degrees. Walk that way.
WHAT? This show promises to be a smorgasbord of all the great things TSF has to offer in a theatre setting and TWO ACTS: the first act is the Short Form Team and TSF Sketch, the second features two versions of The Sunday Group doing the form they plan on bringing to Chicago for the College Improv Tournament (CIT) and then the special super Spring 2011 Sunday Group performing an Armando Diaz.
HOW MUCH? FREE. SO FREE. MORE FREE THAN YOU COULD HAVE EVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE.
WHY? Because we f*cking can!
Look out for us in Turlington Plaza, Plaza of the Americas and the Reitz Union Colonnade promoting our asses off all this week. We've got some saucy tricks up our sleeve, Gators.
Questions, comments or money? Email us at theatrestrikeforce@gmail.com
Posted by Sara on Wed, Nov 03, 2010
Wreckade
Filed under: Shows, Announcements, Press, News
VH1 loves the new millennium, and so does Theatre Strike Force! Join us for our big fall sketch show as we tear into the past 10 years with a no-holds-barred attitude.
Posted by tsfimprov on Thu, Apr 08, 2010
Improv Blast!
Filed under: Shows, Announcements, Press
Posted by tsfimprov on Sat, Feb 27, 2010
iGasm
Filed under: Shows, Announcements, Press
Posted by Erik on Sat, Oct 25, 2008
TSF is Gary
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Announcements, Things that are Awesome, Press, Our Videos, News
Hey there! At the height of a hotly contested election season, Theatre Strike Force would like to announce its endorsement of Gary for President in 2008!
Finally, a candidate who knows how to connect with the American people. Gary is the only person in America who knows what America really wants. He's a lunch tray full of all your favorite foods. You can hold on to the cake, Lunch Lady Liberty -- we got bowl-full of icing.
We couldn't be more excited about this guy, and neither can a growing number of Americans, according to an article in the Independent Florda Alligator. Gary has literally made his mark on UF campus. He's cozied with students in their dorm rooms via inspiring TV spots. Gary enthusiasts have rallied in Turlington Plaza shouting their support of the candidate America has been waiting for.
As a climax to this exciting campaign, TSF will be presenting a political rally in support of Gary this Monday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m. in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom. Join us for a night of special guest speakers, inspirational videos, and a rousing speech by the messiah himself.
Political comedy, folks. It's in. The truth makes everything funnier. Scarier, but funnier.
We'll see you Monday night. We are Gary.
Erik Voss is the president of Theatre Strike Force. He lies to his mom about getting bullied at school because he's ashamed.
Finally, a candidate who knows how to connect with the American people. Gary is the only person in America who knows what America really wants. He's a lunch tray full of all your favorite foods. You can hold on to the cake, Lunch Lady Liberty -- we got bowl-full of icing.
We couldn't be more excited about this guy, and neither can a growing number of Americans, according to an article in the Independent Florda Alligator. Gary has literally made his mark on UF campus. He's cozied with students in their dorm rooms via inspiring TV spots. Gary enthusiasts have rallied in Turlington Plaza shouting their support of the candidate America has been waiting for.
As a climax to this exciting campaign, TSF will be presenting a political rally in support of Gary this Monday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m. in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom. Join us for a night of special guest speakers, inspirational videos, and a rousing speech by the messiah himself.
Political comedy, folks. It's in. The truth makes everything funnier. Scarier, but funnier.
We'll see you Monday night. We are Gary.
Erik Voss is the president of Theatre Strike Force. He lies to his mom about getting bullied at school because he's ashamed.
Posted by Erik on Mon, Sep 22, 2008
When the cold opening can't get hotter
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Behind the Scenes, Look, We Found Funny, The Internets, Press, Our Videos
Hey everyone,
What a time for strong openings!
A few weeks ago in Beijing, American Olympic athlete Lolo Jones got off to an early lead in the women’s 100 meter hurdle, just to have her foot snag the second to last hurdle. The minor stumble cost her the gold medal.
Back in June, Sen. Barack Obama’s numbers were soaring in the polls after he clinched the Democratic nomination. Now, he’s bogged down trying to explain what he meant by “lipstick on a pig.”
On that same note, two weekends ago saw the return of two live comedy shows that had strong openings and mediocre follow-ups. Luckily, in the world of live comedy, audiences are surprisingly optimistic. One solid joke can save a good backrub’s worth of eye-rolls. And if you catch them at the start, they’re more willing to wade through the muck with you.
Posted by tsfimprov on Wed, Jul 23, 2008
TSF presents: SUMMER KNIGHTS
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Tips on How to Live a Life, PSA, Announcements, The Future, News
It's summer in Gainesville, and the city is on fire.
So what do we do? Do we place our hopes in an idealist politician to clean up the streets? Do we channel our fear to fight our enemies on our own terms? Or do we simply ask...
...WHY SO SERIOUS?
Come laugh away your worries with a wild night of FREE improv comedy with Theatre Strike Force. Starting Friday night, people will laugh.
Meet us at the auditorium (room 1064) in Weimer Hall, the journalism building that is located across the North Lawn from the Reitz Union. Show starts at 10 p.m., and seats are first come, first serve, so get there early!
(Do it for Heath. He watches you.)
Posted by Erik on Thu, Jul 17, 2008
Operation: Improv Storm
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Announcements, The Future, News
"Mission accomplished."
Not since "premature ejaculation" have two words jumped the gun more.
We did it, troops! With four shows booked at dorms across campus, I think it's safe to say we're well on our way in liberating campus residents from the hands of tyranny... the tyranny of not having enough improv shows.
Jennings area students take the celebration to the streets. (AP)
It all begins this Sunday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m., when TSF will entertain the residents of Springs Residential Complex during an afternoon barbecue. Afterwards, we'll regroup at the Beaty Towers Commons at 8 p.m. for another show for a group of high school students.
On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, we'll move into the Murphree Area to perform as part of MAC's Alcohol Awareness program, which runs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
A week later, on Wednesday, July 30, TSF will resurface at the Jennings Basement for a show at 8 p.m.
So tear down that statue of Albert A. Murphree! Paint those thumbs! Tighten the crotch harness on that flightsuit, because TSF's got a full-scale invasion on its hands!
Soon enough, we'll be kicking down your door in the middle of the night and screaming at you to watch us do improv. Now, you can enjoy shows that stretch on for years and years, with no real exit strategy. And if you thought Abu Ghraib was fun, just wait until you see what we'll do with our games "Moving Bodies" and "Slideshow!"
USA's got IRAQ; TSF's got IRHA. With any luck, our IR-- will like us better.
Stop on by, now.
Erik Voss is the president of Theatre Strike Force. He studied international relations from stall graffiti in dormitory bathrooms.
Posted by tsfimprov on Sat, May 17, 2008
Bill and Danny come to town.
Filed under: Improv, Shows, Alumni
Hey... Bill Arnett and Danny Mora came back into town. They did a great 2 man show and taught some workshops too. I've gushed about them enough recently, but please, if you're ever in Chicago, seek these guys out (3033 and The Armando Diaz Experience).
Seriously... read Bill Arnett's improv blog. It's enlightening.
Seriously... read Bill Arnett's improv blog. It's enlightening.
Posted by tsfimprov on Sat, May 17, 2008
Results are in...
Filed under: UF, Shows, Fundraisers, Behind the Scenes, Announcements, Things that are Awesome, News
Our major event to close out Spring semester was our annual 12 HOURS OF IMPROV. All semester we raised money (deadly games of ASSASSIN, sexy Date Auctions, etc.) leading up to our main fundraising event. As was the trend, this year's 12 Hours was our most lucrative one yet.
Some great troupes performed, including the debut of the brand-new TSF musical troupe: AM-Radio.
At the end of the night our voices were gone and our minds were mush, but it was all worth it, because we raised $680. If you add in the $1800 (!) from our Date Auction, and money raised by individuals as well as at Relay For Life, then you get... our final total... which was.... drumroll please... ... ... I don't know exactly. BUT, I know what it was very near. Going by TSF bylaws, we round up to the nearest thousand, so... WE DID IT!!! We raised $5000 for the American Cancer Society. We are the champions... 2 Legit 2 Quit... Un Dos Tres, Ale Ale Ale.
That is by far the most money TSF has ever raised for our Relay For Life team. In fact, we were the 3rd highest grossing team (of 55) that participated. We had some extra pride walking that track this year.*
Special thanks to Catherine Alford and Samantha Kanal for all their help putting the fundraisers and events together.
*-TSF walking with pride.
Some great troupes performed, including the debut of the brand-new TSF musical troupe: AM-Radio.
At the end of the night our voices were gone and our minds were mush, but it was all worth it, because we raised $680. If you add in the $1800 (!) from our Date Auction, and money raised by individuals as well as at Relay For Life, then you get... our final total... which was.... drumroll please... ... ... I don't know exactly. BUT, I know what it was very near. Going by TSF bylaws, we round up to the nearest thousand, so... WE DID IT!!! We raised $5000 for the American Cancer Society. We are the champions... 2 Legit 2 Quit... Un Dos Tres, Ale Ale Ale.
That is by far the most money TSF has ever raised for our Relay For Life team. In fact, we were the 3rd highest grossing team (of 55) that participated. We had some extra pride walking that track this year.*
Special thanks to Catherine Alford and Samantha Kanal for all their help putting the fundraisers and events together.
*-TSF walking with pride.
Posted by Filup on Thu, May 15, 2008
Strike Force Strikes at Itself
Filed under: Improv, Shows, Behind the Scenes, Press
This past January, TSF hosted the "Rumble in the Swamp." A ComedySportz style Mainstage show, in which the troupe itself split into 2 opposing teams, seeking the coveted Improv Battle Belt(tm).
Audiences were used to our "Whose Line?" style, and couldn't believe it when we went all Wild 'N Out on each other. The difficulty believing it may have been because, unlike Nick Cannon's show, we did improv.
Obviously, a lot of the fun comes before we perform, during our Craze 'N Out Publicity Events(tm). The article catches us right during the Annual Pie-Eating Contest. That's right, we eat pies for sport. Join us.
"Theatre Strike Force ready to battle for belly laughs"
by Katie Sanders
Independent Florida Alligator
