Theatre Strike Force

Theatre Strike Force is the University of Florida's premier improv and sketch comedy troupe.

TSF Sketch is the final house team and usually has twelve to sixteen members, cast each semester.

The original purpose of Theatre Strike Force is to provide social and political commentary in a thought-provoking and comedic manner.

In the mid 90s, the group came under the direction of Heather Roberts, who fused TSF's social and political consciousness with a more comedy-based style of improvisation.

Now, with regular performances for packed audiences and ever increasing membership, TSF has become one of the largest and most popular collegiate comedy groups in the nation.

Many TSF alumni have moved on to Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles, joining the ranks of some of the best improvisers in the country.

[3] Theatre Strike Force performs weekly on Fridays in events called House Party Shows on the University of Florida campus or in the Gainesville community.

TSF has also performed for Dance Marathon and Relay for Life[4] in addition to other charities and student organizations in Gainesville.

Theatre Strike Force offers an open and formal course in learning to perform improv through their "Academy".

[8] They competed in the semi-finals on February 10, 2010, but lost to The Titanic Players from Northwestern University, who went on to win their second CIT title in three years.

Specializing in their own quick-paced style of long-form, the Apprentice Group performs both with Theatre Strike Force's other house teams and on their own.

Their mission is to provide Theatre Strike Force with a flow of sketches to use to entertain audiences in the local Gainesville community and beyond.