About TAMPA NEWS FORCE
A multi-faceted comedy collective
A multi-faceted comedy collective
A multi-faceted comedy collective
Tampa News Force (TNF) is the brainchild of John Jacobs and Joshua Santos. It serves as an outlet for producing and publishing a variety of comedic content.
Satire, film, live shows
A multi-faceted comedy collective
A multi-faceted comedy collective
TNF publishes fresh satire content daily at Tampa News Force.com as well as producing films, video sketches, live shows and more.
100% local
A multi-faceted comedy collective
100% local
TNF is managed by founders John Jacobs and Joshua Santos with Senior Supreme Executive Premium Content Editor Clark Brooks as well as contributions from more than 60 local comedians, performers and writers.
AT TAMPA FRINGE THEATRE IN YBOR CITY
Tampa Fringe's First Monthly Show
After a successful run at Tampa Fringe Fest 2023, Tampa News Force (TNF) Live! has been picked up as The Fringe Theatre’s first monthly show!
Clark Brooks will join original TNF founding member Josh Santos and a culturally diverse crew of special guests for a live multimedia comedy and variety show that will take place on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8pm, in The Fringe Theatre – 1624 E 7th Ave, Ybor City.
WHO: Tampa News Force Live!
WHAT: Live multimedia comedy and variety show
WHERE: The Fringe Theatre, 1624 E 7th Ave, Ybor City
WHEN: The fourth Wednesday of every month at 8pm
May 24
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 22
December 27
January 24, 2024
February 28, 2024
March 27, 2024
April 24, 2024
May 22, 2024
ADMISSION IS $5 AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE
General admission seating; first come, first served. Seating is limited.
ABOUT TAMPA NEWS FORCE: Tampa News Force (TNF) was originally founded by Tampa-based comedians John Jacobs and Josh Santos and serves as an outlet for producing a variety of comedic content. TNF publishes comedy content daily at Tampa News Force.com as well as producing films, video sketches, live shows and more. TNF has provided a creative platform for more than 60 local comedians, performers, and writers.
ABOUT JOSH SANTOS: An original founder of Tampa News Force, Josh is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and now performs stand-up comedy all over the Tampa Bay Area in addition to providing digital media consultations and production services to clients of all industries. His work includes TV Broadcast Spots, Film Premieres, Social Media Ad Campaigns, Email Campaigns, Magazine/Print Design, Web Design and Management.
ABOUT CLARK BROOKS: Hailing from Benton Harbor, Michigan, Clark serves as the Senior Supreme Executive Content Editor and a contributing writer for Tampa News Force. He is also a stand-up comedian who has performed with acclaimed comics like Josh Blue, Lynne Koplitz, and Carl LaBove among others. To date, he has authored two books.
ABOUT TAMPA FRINGE: The Tampa International Fringe Festival was founded in 2016, and lives in the heart of Historic Ybor City, in the historic Kress Building on 7th Avenue. As a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF), the Tampa Fringe abides by specific principles — to promote inclusivity, allow for creative freedom, to give 100% of the base ticket price to artists, and more.
