Theatre Strike Force

Infobox University
name = Theatre Strike Force

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established = 1989 | type = Improvisation Theatre | city=Gainesville
state= Florida
country = United States
members=120 | officers=5
nickname=TSF or Strike Force
colors= White and Blue (Royal Blue)
website=http://www.theatrestrikeforce.org |

Description

Theatre Strike Force is the world's largest collegiate improvisation troupe. With over 120 members, no other student organization devoted to improvisation compares to the University of Florida's Theatre Strike Force. [ [http://www.union.ufl.edu/involvement/search/orgdetail.asp?org=THEATRE+STRIKE+FORCE The Center for Student Involvement at the University of Florida] ]

Theatre Strike Force is a student organization with the purpose of presenting improvisational theatre which focuses on social concerns. The group often performs in a street theatre context to reach an audience of those who would not ordinarily think of attending a theatre. [ [http://www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance/pages/whatson/ensembles.asp The University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance] ]

History

Theatre Strike Force is a significant part of the University of Florida and more particularly the School of Theatre and Dance. Established in 1989 by Dr. Judith Williams, Theatre Strike Force has been teaching and practicing improvisation for over 18 years. [ [http://www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance/pages/whoweare/bio.asp?PID=92 The University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance] ]

Purpose

A social activist/improvisational group. The purpose is to educate and comment on issues that affect the community and the world.

Activities

Strike Force performs monthly at the Orange & Brew, as well as multiple residence halls on the [http://www.ufl.edu University of Florida] campus. Theatre Strike Force offers a formal course in improv at UF entitled TPP3124 - "Improvisation and Social/Political Issues" [ [http://eagle.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/eaglec?PAGE=RAI-CDESC&MDASKEYY=TPP3124 University of Florida Registrar] ] . TSF has also performed for Dance Marathon and Relay for Life [ [http://www.alligator.org/pt2/070223tsf.php The Independent Florida Alligator] ] ;, in addition to other charities and student organizations in Gainesville.

Offshoot Groups

Theatre Strike Force and its members have also spawned a number of independent improvisation troupes across the country including [ [http://gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061019/SCENE/210190301&SearchID=73280411716617 The Gainesville Sun] ] ;

Notable Alumni

Many improvisers and comedians across the nation got their starts at Theatre Strike Force including;

References

ee also

* [http://www.theatrestrikeforce.org Theatre Strike Force Web Site]
* [http://newsies.gainesville.com/default.asp?item=784426 "Gainesville Sun" article about TSF]
*Improvisation
*Improvisational Theater