Gainesville's Premier Improv Comedy Troupe
Theatre Strike Force is a college comedy troupe based at the University of Florida. T.S.F. is run by students, for students but open to the community around us. We teach and perform Sketch and Improv Comedy on campus and around Gainesville.
We are very open to new members and performance opportunities! Please explore this website to learn more about us.
If you have any questions please contact us, we'd love to hear from you!
To keep up to date on T.S.F. Shows and Events, like us on Facebook!
Want to get involved? Come to our improv academy every Monday in Reitz room 2340!
BOARD MEMBERS
Our board meets every other Wednesday at 8:30pm, and meetings are open to all members of the club! Please feel free to drop by if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. We'd love to hear from you!
Kaceja Calder
President
Kaceja is a 4th year Computer Science minor who has been involved in TSF since the very first academy of her freshman year. Her favorite improv games are Objection and Bang. When not doing improv, she can often be found at the Plaza of the Americas getting Krishna lunch or playing Dungeons & Dragons.
As President she keeps the club running smoothly, acts as the final authority on decisions, and is the face of the club. Along with the Creative Director, she gives direction to the entire operation.
brielle cohen
creative director
She wants you to know she appreciates Muppets on a much deeper level than you do!
Our Creative Director is in charge of providing insight on our creative affairs. This includes choosing teachers, directors and fostering indie teams.
Maddie owens
vice President
Maddie is a 3rd year elementary education major with a minor in communication. Maddie is very involved on the University of Florida campus. Outside of Theatre Strike force, she is a member of the Ambassador Leadership Program for the Dial Center and served as a 2022 Preview Staffer.She will talk your ear of about niche pop culture topics, her love languages are words of affirmation and quality time, and she once threw a water balloon at a mail truck.
As Vice President she is in charge of booking any shows for T.S.F. and keeping up contacts for future shows. If you contact us for a booking, you will most likely hear from her momentarily.
henry evans
treasurer
I once heard stories of Henry Evans back in his prime. Known by all, criticized behind his back by most, and hated by a small handful of farmers in Northern Montana. Apparently because of something he did as a youth. He doesn’t like to talk about it though, so probably best not to ask.
The Treasurer of Theatre Strike Force keeps us above the water financially and works directly with Student Government for funding. Paperwork, paperwork, and more paperwork!
tejaswi Polimetla
secretary
Teja is a second year Economics and Geography major! You can usually find her color coding her Google calendar or reading about potato farming.
As Secretary she keeps notes on all the boards doings and then translates those notes into a newsletter to send out to all our members. She acts as the information middle man for the board, the members of the club, and alumni.
eris meredith
historian
Often found in their free time curled up with a laptop and a cat, Eris is a Digital Film and TV Production major by day and a writer by night. They also enjoy horror sci-fi movies and fantasy books!
As Historian they are in charge of taking photos and videos of shows and social events.
HOUSE TEAMS
Auditions for our house teams are held at the beginning of every semester. Please come and try out, it will be super fun
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The Sunday Group is our elite Long Form Improv team. The Sunday Team travels to various Improv festivals and competitions on behalf of Theatre Strike Force. The Sunday Group is self directed.
2022-2023 Members:
Brielle Cohen, Henry Evans, Katie Harris, Marisa Luciano, Eris Meredith, Randy Rankin, Nicholas Schwab, and Courtney Walsh.
DELTA
The Delta Group is a level below the Sunday Group, but is still comprised of very advanced improvisers. The members are often very seasoned improvisers that have been on multiple teams.
Fall 2022 Members: Anna Dahl, Wesley Hargrove, Elliot Jordan, Hannah Lee, Amber Riner, Griffin Roberts.
Director: Nicholas Walter Schwab
The Apprentice Group
The Delta Group is a level below the Sunday Group, but is still comprised of very advanced improvisers. The members are often very seasoned improvisers that have been on multiple teams.
The Apprentice Group is the "beginner" of the Improv House teams. Though it is the intro level house team, it still contains some of the best improvisers T.S.F. has to offer. Many see it as the "raw talent" team, full of improvisers that have good instinct already on stage and only need to hone their skills.
Fall 2022: Ben Belin, Robert Casper, Tina Dörr-Kapzynski, Lexi Larson, Maverick LeSavage, Mimi Paul, Alexandros Peletikis.
Director: Marisa Luciano
The Short ForM Team
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The Short Form Team is the only Short Form Improv house team. It features our best short form players, people who are quick on their feet, full of energy, and can work a crowd. The Short Form Team is also one of our biggest teams, often containing 15-20 members.
Fall 2022: Will Allen, Kaceja Calder, Vanessa Esposito, Jason Gill, Elliot Jordan, Maverick LeSavage, Eris Meredith, Maddie Owens, Uma Raja, Cole Taylor, Bailey Watson, Audrey Webb.
Directors: Katie Harris and Randy Rankin.
IMPROV RESOURCES
New Member Info Sheet
ShortFORM GAMES
Character
Party Quirks
Dating Game
Weird Newscasters
Musical
Irish Drinking Song
Hoedown
Rap Battle
Kick It
Heightening
Say Again
Survivor
Forward/Reverse
Energy
Questions
Do-Run
ABC Newscasters
Try That On For Size
What You Got
Game
Four Corners
Last Line
Survivor
Justification
Murder Endowment
Two-Line Vocabulary
Number of Words
Last Line
Base Reality
Hollywood Director
Styles
Last Line
Audience Participation
Moving Bodies
Columns
Sound Effects
Fast Thinking
Press Conference
Last Line
ABC Newscasters
Competition
Try That On For Size
What You Got
Rap Roulette
Do Ron
Questions
Rap Battle
The Great Debate
ABC Newscasters
Schoolyard Insults
Conducted Story
LONGFORMS
Armando
Bat
Flower
Follow the Leaver
Harold
Hero's Journey
La Ronde
Louvre
Mamet
Monoscene
Montague
Murder Mystery
Shotgun
Spokane
SWARM
Town Hall
WARM-UPS
Focus Warm-Ups
Energy Warm-Ups
Click here for descriptions of each!
Master of the Universe
Ride That Pony
Grand Old Duke of York
Knife Throwing
Pizza Man
Hot Spot
Bunny Bunny
Let Me See Your...
Czechoslovakia
Do You Like Your Neighbor?