Whether it was creating the next verse of a song on the spot or calling out one of their members with debate-style rebuttals, Theatre Strike Force struck a chord of laughter and fun with Fort Clarke Middle School seventh graders.

The seventh graders were rewarded with the performance as part of the school’s “High Performers Series,” which rewards students for good grades and model behavior.

Theatre Strike Force is an improvisational comedy and performance group from the University of Florida’s School of Theatre and Dance.

Several students were rewarded with front row seats for the show for either exhibiting outstanding behavior, including getting good grades, being honest or just being great Fort Clarke Falcons. The front row seat winners were Nick Federline, Solimar Rivera, Kehtray Hunt, Johanna Ellis, Trevor Shipman, Vanessa Branndt, Dedric Ross, Cayla Tucker, Chelsea Tucker, Abrianna Jackson, Ryan Hoover, Chance Grant, Jazzmine Green, Jaime Walker, Shane Lamb, Demarcus Causey, Rebekah Tyson and Kathryn Marshall.

In addition, there were 40 students who were not allowed to attend the performance because they received referrals to the Dean. Those students had to write an essay during the event.

For more information about Theatre Strke Force, visit www.theatrestrikeforce.org.