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Women’s Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Celebrate the resilience and strength of women veterans, service members, and military spouses at the Women's Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show. After six weeks of honing their narrative skills, these women are now ready to share their powerful stories. Join us at this performance to show your support for the latest class of ASAP's Storytelling graduates. […]

$5

Smokin’ & Jokin’

Hawk n Dove 329 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Join some of DC's funniest people at this veteran-friendly Open Mic! Smokin' & Jokin' is a monthly mic on the first Monday of the month! Sign up in advance on this google form. This mic is run by veterans and we have a preference for military and military family performers, but we reserve a few […]

Mini Quilting Workshop

Arlington Cultural Affairs 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Are you interested in learning about quilting or just looking for a fun, DIY decor project? Join us to make mini quilts! In this three-hour, no experience-required workshop, you'll learn how to design, structure, and finish a small quilt. We will also discuss various techniques and introduce you to a local quilting guild. You do […]

Free

Call for Submissions: Prose, Poetry, and Visual Art

Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is excited to launch a 2024 anthology with publisher Unleash Creatives. We seek authentic, compelling, and polished short stories, creative nonfiction, humor, poetry, photography, and visual art.  Theme: Partnerships, The Untold Stories Partners are an integral aspect of military life, at home and afar, during deployment and after homecoming. Partnerships […]

Free

Pen to Paper: Starting a 10-minute Play

Arlington Cultural Affairs 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, Virginia, United States

This workshop will provide basic playwriting nuts and bolts instruction with substantial writing exercises to get participants started on writing a 10-minute play. Participants will be invited to a 2nd session in June, 2024 to prepare their plays for submission to a military-themed playwriting competition. About the instructor Stephanie Kline is an ASAP Comedy Bootcamp […]

Free

Women’s Storytelling Bootcamp

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to discover your life’s stories, develop a narrative structure, infuse engaging details, then polish your performance. This class is for women veterans, military spouses, family members, and caregivers. Your six-week class meets […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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 […]

Introduction to Playwriting

The Garden Alexandria 5380 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite C, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

In this seven-week class, participants will learn the fundamentals of playwriting to write and produce a short play. We will utilize writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing, though students are free to explore any subject. Through peer-feedback and instructor guidance, each participant will have a final product to perform for friends and family. […]

Acting: Shakespeare Performance

Shakespeare Theatre (Rehearsal Studio) 516 8th Street SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Approaching Shakespeare! Ready to take your first steps of Shakespeare? Through a combination of text analysis and performance, participants will gain a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and language – verse, prose, meter, character, and intent – a foundation that can then be applied towards continuing appreciation of study. This six-week class will meet on […]

Operation Improv

Project Create Arts Center 2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Master the fundamentals of unscripted, spontaneous improv comedy in this eight-week class. Speak more confidently and overcome shyness, unlock your creativity, sharpen your mind, meet new friends and have fun all at the same time. Improv training is great for advancing your professional, personal or artistic skills. The core components of improv, character, teamwork, listening […]

Drawing Explorations

MOCA Arlington 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Dive into the world of drawing as a means of self-expression and mindfulness. This engaging three-week class encourages creative exploration through diverse drawing techniques, fostering a unique blend of relaxation and artistic discovery. Discover the intersection of art and well-being in this immersive workshop, designed to inspire and add a renewed sense of balance to […]

ASAP Open Mic

Dog Tag Bakery 3206 Grace St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

ASAP alumni are performing at the beloved Dog Tag Bakery! Get your tickets and support the talented members of our community. Interested in performing? Sign up here. We welcome performances of all art forms. Note from the venue: Dog Tag Bakery is a nut-free facility and does not allow any nuts (including tree nuts) inside.

$5.00

Solo and Ensemble Vocal Performance Workshop

BalletNova 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Learn the fundamentals of solo and ensemble performance in this introductory vocal workshop. This will be a fun, supportive, and harmonious space for participants of any skill level—no prior experience required. Join us as we explore the art of voice. About the instructor Victor Hurtado is an Army veteran, music producer, writer and artistic director […]

Free

Playwriting Graduation Show

The Garden Alexandria 5380 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite C, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Performing excerpts of their own work, these military-connected wordsmiths have spent the last six weeks sharpening their playwriting skills through exercise, collaboration, and rigorous practice. Join us at this performance to support the latest class of ASAP’s Playwriting grads.

$5.00

Women’s Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories! These military-connected women have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events. Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling course.

$5.00

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