Join Frontlines of Pride, a seven-week playwriting class that meets on Mondays, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, on February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, with a graduation performance on Saturday, April 4th. We're proud to invite veterans and military-connected individuals who identify as LGBT+ to join us in this playwriting class […]
This class meets Tuesdays, 6-9 PM, on February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, and 24, with a Graduation showcase on March 31 from 6-9 PM. Join renowned San Diego voice artists Dave Rivas (Star Trek Online, Bendy and the Dark Revival) and Bill Corkery (audio producer for Blizzard, Bethesda, and Konami) for ASAP’s Voice […]
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we’re reflecting on our nation’s story the ASAP way: with curiosity, humor, and 5 minutes of uninterrupted stage time. The show is open to all art forms — comedy, storytelling, spoken word, and more. Admission is free and open to the public. Interested in performing? Sign up here.
This six-week dance class meets on Fridays, February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6-8 PM, with a graduation showcase on Friday, April 3 from 6-8:30 PM at the Light Box Theater. Whether you’re brand new to Latin dance or already comfortable on the floor, this six-week progressive course will give you […]
Please note the location is in Pungo, Virginia Beach off of Sandbridge Road and allow ample time for your commute. This is an 8-hour workshop, lunch will be provided. Take your woodturning skills to the next level with this immersive full-day intermediate course designed for turners who are comfortable with the lathe and ready to […]
Please note the location is in Pungo, Virginia Beach off of Sandbridge Road and allow ample time for your commute. This is an 8-hour workshop designed for basic to intermediate sewists—basic machine-sewing familiarity is required. Lunch will be provided. Transform your treasured shirts into a cozy, meaningful keepsake! This all-day, hands-on workshop guides participants step-by-step […]
Audition Techniques: Enter with Confidence, Leave with Impact This four-week class will meet on Saturdays, February 21, 28, March 7, and 14 from 10 AM-1 PM. This four-week class gets actors up on their feet and into proven audition practices. It helps actors effectively find pieces that truly reflect who they are and build tools […]
This comprehensive 3-hour course is designed for active service members, military veterans, and military family members who want to develop confident, effective public speaking skills. Whether you're preparing for job interviews, business presentations, community leadership, or simply want to communicate more powerfully in everyday situations, this course will equip you with practical tools and techniques […]
90 minutes, endless possibilities. Through guided prompts, you’ll generate bold new material and explore story ideas you didn’t know were hiding. Fiction, memoir, poetry—it’s all fair game. This workshop is about getting words down, stretching your creativity, and leaving with pages full of writing you can keep building on. Perfect for new or experienced writers. […]
We all have stories to tell, but the hardest part is usually figuring out where to begin. Join us to develop a story that makes sense, entertains, and connects with your audience. Whether you arrive with a fully formed outline, half a scene, or a distant memory of a conversation, we'll show you a solid […]
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a powerful opportunity for our collective reflection and civic engagement. And through it all, there's plenty to laugh about. ASAP is partnering with Us@250 to commemorate this historic milestone with a show — featuring all military-connected comedians, whose lived experiences, sacrifices, and perspectives are essential in […]
This six-week class will meet on Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1-4 PM. 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 […]
Comedy Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the art of stand-up comedy. Professional comics teach you how to uncover humor in your personal experiences. You’ll learn the basics […]
Ready to take your comedy to the next level? Join seasoned comedians for this alumni-exclusive workshop designed to help you develop fresh, original material and refine your comedic voice. This interactive session is perfect for those who’ve completed a comedy program and are looking to workshop new jokes in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether […]
This seven-week class meets on Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 12, (skip April 5). Join the ASAP choir for a fun and collaborative experience in vocal music! Singers of all levels come together to explore a wide range of music genres. With the help of a skilled choir director, […]
Join some of San Diego’s funniest people at this military-friendly Open Mic! This show features ASAP Alumni, military-connected comedians, and local talent. This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes veteran and military family performers, but we welcome non-military affiliated comics as well. Interested in performing? Sign up here. All are welcome at this event […]
This six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1. Poets of all levels of experience are welcome in this hands-on poetry writing class. […]
This six-week class will meet on Thursdays: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2. Each session is 3 hours. Learn the basics of standup comedy in this […]
Uncover the truth behind the text—and behind yourself. In this 3-hour online workshop, you'll explore character motivation through a powerful framework rooted in personal experience and objective-driven performance. Led by […]
Ready to take your comedy to the next level? Join seasoned comedians for this alumni-exclusive workshop designed to help you develop fresh, original material and refine your comedic voice. This interactive session is perfect for those who’ve completed a comedy program and are looking to workshop new jokes in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether […]
Many art historians cite modern collage beginning in the early 1900s with painters Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, but collage as a medium has existed across cultures for hundreds of years and has often gone overlooked. In this workshop, participants will learn about the secret history of this highly versatile and approachable medium, as well […]
This six-week class will meet on Mondays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6, followed by a showcase during week seven. Each class session is 90 minutes. Ready to think faster, laugh harder, and surprise yourself? This class introduces you to fundamentals for creating effective improv scene work through team-building, trust, speed, status, […]
This 6-week class meets on Mondays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 with a virtual graduation performance on April 13th. This audition prep class is designed to […]
This six-week class will meet on Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7. In Your Shoes is a six-week devising course offered in partnership with the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics and its Art of Care Initiative. Participants learn to transform lived experience into live performance using the Lab's signature In […]
