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Posted by Jonathan on Thu, May 17, 2012
Summer Schedule Update!
Filed under: Improv, Announcements
Prepare yourselves, humans, because TSF's Summer Jams are starting!!! BAM!
WHAT'S A JAM? Jams are when a group of people come together to just do improv. It's a great environment for beginners to learn and start making friends! Absolutely no experience required! Show up whenever you want!
WHEN: Every Monday & Thursday night 8:00-10:00 all summer long! Short form on Mondays, long form on Thursdays!
WHERE: Find us in Weimer Auditorium; if we're not there, check the other first floor classrooms in Weimer.
If you're new and don't know how to get there, Weimer is the journalism building, just North of the Reitz Union across the lawn. Go into the atrium and you'll find entrances to the auditorium in the Southwest corner.
For more detailed information on getting involved with TSF, join us on Facebook at Theatre Summer Force! For show information, see the calendar to your left.
WHAT'S A JAM? Jams are when a group of people come together to just do improv. It's a great environment for beginners to learn and start making friends! Absolutely no experience required! Show up whenever you want!
WHEN: Every Monday & Thursday night 8:00-10:00 all summer long! Short form on Mondays, long form on Thursdays!
WHERE: Find us in Weimer Auditorium; if we're not there, check the other first floor classrooms in Weimer.
If you're new and don't know how to get there, Weimer is the journalism building, just North of the Reitz Union across the lawn. Go into the atrium and you'll find entrances to the auditorium in the Southwest corner.
For more detailed information on getting involved with TSF, join us on Facebook at Theatre Summer Force! For show information, see the calendar to your left.
Posted by Jonathan on Fri, May 11, 2012
Theatre Summer Force!
Filed under: PSA, Announcements, News
Welcome everyone to Summer 2012! If you're finally done with exams and looking for something fun to do over the summer, OR if you're new to UF and looking for an awesome way to meet funny people, you should most certainly join our Theatre Summer Force Facebook page! We will be holding Jam sessions twice a week taught by senior TSF improvisors, performing around campus and much much more!
In other news, first off we need to give a congratulations to our 2012-2013 Creative Director, Brad Hersch (pictured above)! Since being chosen by the Executive Board and confirmed by the club, Brad's first major duty has been to choose the directors, teachers and a couple other positions for the year ahead. Say hello to your 2012-2013 TSF teachin' crew:
Directors:
• Apprentice Group: Sami Main
• Delta Group: Collin Cunninghame
• Sunday Group: Patrick Hart
• Short Form Team: RJ Mills
• Sketch Team: Paul Rosenberger
Academy Teachers:
• Level 1: Jacki Schwarz & RJ Mills
– Level 1 TAs: Jessica Sheldon & David Mucci
• Level 2: Nick Slater & Ryan Phillips
• Level 3: Patrick Hart & Collin Cunninghame
• Level 4: Kelly Colomberti & Dan LeVine
• Level 5: Brad Hersch
Appointed Chair Positions:
• Technical Director: David Mucci
• PR Chairs: Angela Nertney & Anthony Cardona
And with that, we'll see you either in the Fall or, hopefully, sometime over the Summer! There will be an update here explaining our weekly schedule for the Summer once it has been finalized.
In other news, first off we need to give a congratulations to our 2012-2013 Creative Director, Brad Hersch (pictured above)! Since being chosen by the Executive Board and confirmed by the club, Brad's first major duty has been to choose the directors, teachers and a couple other positions for the year ahead. Say hello to your 2012-2013 TSF teachin' crew:
Directors:
• Apprentice Group: Sami Main
• Delta Group: Collin Cunninghame
• Sunday Group: Patrick Hart
• Short Form Team: RJ Mills
• Sketch Team: Paul Rosenberger
Academy Teachers:
• Level 1: Jacki Schwarz & RJ Mills
– Level 1 TAs: Jessica Sheldon & David Mucci
• Level 2: Nick Slater & Ryan Phillips
• Level 3: Patrick Hart & Collin Cunninghame
• Level 4: Kelly Colomberti & Dan LeVine
• Level 5: Brad Hersch
Appointed Chair Positions:
• Technical Director: David Mucci
• PR Chairs: Angela Nertney & Anthony Cardona
And with that, we'll see you either in the Fall or, hopefully, sometime over the Summer! There will be an update here explaining our weekly schedule for the Summer once it has been finalized.
Posted by Jonathan on Wed, Apr 11, 2012
Introducing Your 2012-2013 Executive Board
Filed under: PSA, Announcements, News
After a fantastic year with our 2011-2012 Executive Board, we've come to the time of the year where we say our teary goodbyes and welcome five fresh faces. It may seem that the changing of the guard in a comedy club would not be a serious event, but our elections this past Monday, April 9, were an incredible display citizenship by our tightknit little family. There were inspiring speeches, heartfelt congratulations, and overall a sense of community that cannot be put into words.
Your new Executive Board members, from left to right, are Vice President Dan Levine, Treasurer Jessica Sheldon, Madam President Sami Main, Secretary Patrick Hart, and, of course, me.
A quick introduction: That's me on the right, hello! I'm Jonathan Burnett, your new Historian. Clearly I never learned to open my eyes in photos. It happens. I'll be taking the reigns from our 2011-2012 Historian, Jessica, and hopefully filling the blog with news for you all.
First off, congratulations to all of the nominees who ran for office this year—it was truly an amazing group of people, all of whom would have fulfilled their duties admirably. The outpouring of love since Monday night has been astounding, it warms my heart to be a part of this. The candidates were as follows:
President:
• Sami Main
• Nick Slater
Treasurer:
• Dan Karpel (let it be known in the annals of TSF history that Dan's costume and 22 decrees were glorious)
• Jessica Sheldon
Vice President:
• Taylor Gonzalez
• Dan Levine
• David Mucci
Secretary:
• Sam Brown
• Patrick Hart
• Angela Nertney
Historian:
• Jonathan Burnett
• Anthony Cardona
• Collin Cunninghame
Here are some quick notes about everything else coming up this week:
TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 11
Join us for the Seniors' last TSF Academy show! 9PM in Reitz 284!
GATOR NIGHTS: Friday, April 13
TSF's Senior Show, at the Orange & Brew, 9PM—sure to be full of tears!
Your new Executive Board members, from left to right, are Vice President Dan Levine, Treasurer Jessica Sheldon, Madam President Sami Main, Secretary Patrick Hart, and, of course, me.
A quick introduction: That's me on the right, hello! I'm Jonathan Burnett, your new Historian. Clearly I never learned to open my eyes in photos. It happens. I'll be taking the reigns from our 2011-2012 Historian, Jessica, and hopefully filling the blog with news for you all.
First off, congratulations to all of the nominees who ran for office this year—it was truly an amazing group of people, all of whom would have fulfilled their duties admirably. The outpouring of love since Monday night has been astounding, it warms my heart to be a part of this. The candidates were as follows:
President:
• Sami Main
• Nick Slater
Treasurer:
• Dan Karpel (let it be known in the annals of TSF history that Dan's costume and 22 decrees were glorious)
• Jessica Sheldon
Vice President:
• Taylor Gonzalez
• Dan Levine
• David Mucci
Secretary:
• Sam Brown
• Patrick Hart
• Angela Nertney
Historian:
• Jonathan Burnett
• Anthony Cardona
• Collin Cunninghame
Here are some quick notes about everything else coming up this week:
TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 11
Join us for the Seniors' last TSF Academy show! 9PM in Reitz 284!
GATOR NIGHTS: Friday, April 13
TSF's Senior Show, at the Orange & Brew, 9PM—sure to be full of tears!
Posted by Jessica on Wed, Mar 14, 2012
12 Hours of Improv!
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Fundraisers, Announcements, Things that are Awesome
Hey cancer haters and comedy lovers!
This Friday, Theatre Strike Force will be doing improv for 12 HOURS in the Orange and Brew to fight cancer.
About 30 teams from within TSF have been working to put together a 12-hour show all for the sake of cancer research.
Join us from noon to midnight for some top-notch improvisational theatre. The event is free, but there will be some donation buckets around in case generosity strikes you.
See you there!
This Friday, Theatre Strike Force will be doing improv for 12 HOURS in the Orange and Brew to fight cancer.
About 30 teams from within TSF have been working to put together a 12-hour show all for the sake of cancer research.
Join us from noon to midnight for some top-notch improvisational theatre. The event is free, but there will be some donation buckets around in case generosity strikes you.
See you there!
Posted by Jessica on Thu, Feb 16, 2012
TSF Presents: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Filed under: Improv, UF, Shows, Announcements, Stardom, News
Do you LOVE William Shakespeare? Do you LOVE laughing? Do you LOVE free shows?
Well, guess what??
Theatre Strike Force is proud to sponsor a visit by one of the greatest improvisational comedy troupes in the country:
THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
This group has been hailed as one of the most respected improv groups in the nation. Their credentials include being named "2010 Ensemble of the Year" at the Chicago Improv Festival, "Best Improv Troupe" by the Chicago Examiner, and winning the "Best Comedic Performance By a Group" at the 2008 New York Nightlife Awards.
According to their website, The Improvised Shakespeare specializes in "creat[ing] a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new!"
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to see The Improvised Shakespeare Company in Gainesville for FREE! Come to the Rion Ballroom at the J. Wayne Reitz Union at 8:00 PM on Monday, February 20th. It will be well worth your while!
Well, guess what??
Theatre Strike Force is proud to sponsor a visit by one of the greatest improvisational comedy troupes in the country:
This group has been hailed as one of the most respected improv groups in the nation. Their credentials include being named "2010 Ensemble of the Year" at the Chicago Improv Festival, "Best Improv Troupe" by the Chicago Examiner, and winning the "Best Comedic Performance By a Group" at the 2008 New York Nightlife Awards.
According to their website, The Improvised Shakespeare specializes in "creat[ing] a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new!"
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to see The Improvised Shakespeare Company in Gainesville for FREE! Come to the Rion Ballroom at the J. Wayne Reitz Union at 8:00 PM on Monday, February 20th. It will be well worth your while!
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 admin on Sun, Aug 21, 2011
Fall Positions Available
Filed under: News
Theatre Strike Force is looking to fill the following positions (among others) for the Fall semester. For a full list, see the listserv email or contact TheatreStrikeForce@gmail.com if you didn't receive this email.
We encourage you to apply for these positions if you are at all interested. The only requirement is being willing to work; no experience necessary! They will help you get involved and look great on a shiny resume.
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 Jessica on Sun, Jun 26, 2011
Busy Summer Bees
Filed under: Improv, UF, Announcements, News
Summer B starts tomorrow, which means a lot of annoying freshman wandering around campus looking for their Man's Food classrooms (it's online, IDIOTS) and IMPROV CLASSES.
Long-form classes will be every Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Weimer auditorium. Rudy Mendoza will be teaching and Robert Colomberti will be the TA. So if you want to learn to be HILARIOUS and be taught by some strapping young men, come to these classes, they start July 3rd.
Short-form classes are going to be every Tuesday from 8-10 p.m. and will also be in Weimer Auditorium. These classes will be taught by Gustavo Laguna, so if think his name is fun to say, come to these. These classes start July 5th. If you want to be considered for the short-form shows we have coming up this semester, you MUST come to these classes. Or else you'll be sittin' on the sidelines.
This will be you
Long-form classes will be every Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Weimer auditorium. Rudy Mendoza will be teaching and Robert Colomberti will be the TA. So if you want to learn to be HILARIOUS and be taught by some strapping young men, come to these classes, they start July 3rd.
Short-form classes are going to be every Tuesday from 8-10 p.m. and will also be in Weimer Auditorium. These classes will be taught by Gustavo Laguna, so if think his name is fun to say, come to these. These classes start July 5th. If you want to be considered for the short-form shows we have coming up this semester, you MUST come to these classes. Or else you'll be sittin' on the sidelines.
This will be you
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