This six-week class will meet on Sundays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, and 13. Each session is 3 hours.
Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our 600+ graduates have gone on to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Warner Theater, Gotham Comedy Club, and The White House.
This class has a graduation show on April 23rd where participants will perform for an audience of friends, family, and the community.
About the instructors
Tina Rae Kantiano is a stand-up comedy instructor with ASAP who empowers veterans, service members, military spouses, and caregivers to share their stories through comedy. With decades of performing arts experience, she has worked as a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator, collaborating with artists like Gregory Hines and Patti LaBelle. Tina creates supportive environments for creative expression, teaching comedy and hosting events while helping participants develop confidence and artistic skills. Her work extends to teaching performing arts in underserved communities, reflecting her commitment to using creativity as a tool for empowerment and connection.
Hayes Larsen is a veteran of the Iraq war and an active duty lawyer for the US Navy. A graduate of ASAP’s Spring 2018 Comedy Bootcamp class in Hampton Roads in 2019, he became a lead instructor for the program.
