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 and venue. […]
What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories!Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling course. These military-connected folks have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); […]
Lights, Camera... Action!These veterans and military family members have spent that past six week developing a performance based on their personal truths, and are bringing their most authentic self to the stage. This event is free and open to the public.This show is in the Black Box Theatre in Room 131 in the Camino Hall […]
What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories!Join us to celebrate the graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling course. These military-connected folks have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; […]
This is a 3-hour workshop.Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? In this interactive workshop, master storytellers Debbie Griffin and Dennis Noonan-Sloan will guide you through the art of crafting a compelling personal narrative. Discover how to shape your life experiences into powerful stories that captivate and connect with your audience. Whether you’re preparing for […]
This is a 2-day workshop that meets on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Each session is 3 hours.In just one weekend, dive in and get immersed in tango. You will learn about balance, posture, basic musical education and technique for tango movement, while improvising with a partner. Beginners welcome, you are not expected […]
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 of structuring jokes, comedy writing, and stand-up techniques in an interactive environment.About the instructorsOriginally from the East Coast, comedian Geoff Grooms now calls San Diego […]
The writers from ASAP’s Creative Writing class have been busy — 6 weeks of digging deep, building skills, and swapping ideas. Now, they’re ready to share their work.At this show, you’ll experience original pieces from military-connected writers, brought to life through a creative mix of words and multimedia.Come cheer them on, soak up the stories, […]
Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. 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 four week class meets on Wednesdays: May 28, June 4, 11, and 18.Finding your writing voice doesn’t have to be hard work. It’s just a matter of letting your words and ideas flow onto the page without tinkering and re-tinkering your way into a creative cul-de-sac. Join this four-week class and gain the writing […]
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 of structuring jokes, comedy writing, and stand-up techniques in an interactive environment.This workshop is on Langley Air Force Base, participants must have base access to […]
Mark your calendars! ASAP's summer session full of fresh classes kicks off in July. Stay tuned—we'll be announcing these classes in early June.Want first dibs? Sign up for our email list and get the full class lineup delivered straight to your inbox as soon as it drops.Can't wait until June? Here's a sneak peak into […]
This four-week class will meet on Tuesdays: June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Each session starts at 7 PM eastern time (please adjust for your time zone) and runs for 90 minutes.In this class, participants will learn how to prepare a loom using simple materials that you can find at home. The teaching artist will guide […]
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 and venue. […]
This is a 3-hour workshop. Be sure to dress comfortably for light walking and relaxing nature fun!“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” - Rachel Carson What is “Nature Journaling”? Nature Journaling is, simply put, recording and collecting your thoughts, ideas, questions, […]
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 of structuring jokes, comedy writing, and stand-up techniques in an interactive environment.About the InstructorsGeoff Grooms is a Navy veteran who performs comedy all around San […]
Connect with nature through photography and watercolor painting in Shenandoah National Park. This program is produced in partnership with National Park Trust.Join us on Saturday, June 14, at Big Meadows Amphitheater to explore nature through two art workshops: Wildlife Photography and Sketch & Watercolors—all in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. This program includes a […]
Join the audience for a hilarious show of spontaneous improv comedy. Using suggestions from the audience, the performers develop and perform wacky scenes in real time. This show is free and open to the public and will include ASAP's graduating improv troupe as well as others from Washington Improv Theater (WIT). The show will be […]
Have you ever wanted to join a rock band? Come to the ASAP Jam Workshop in partnership with Rock Garage. By the end of this workshop you and your bandmates will be able to play a full song (maybe two!). Beginners are welcome! Guitars, Basses, Percussion, Keys provided by Rock Garage. Additional instruments welcome.About the […]
Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. 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.
Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. 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.
Storytelling Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop that will teach you how to identify, develop, and deliver the most compelling stories from your life. We teach a style of storytelling that pulls from your own experiences and can be used to improve your conversationalism, public speaking skills, and even memory retention.About the InstructorsVijai Nathan […]
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 designed for people who have completed Comedy Bootcamp and are looking to workshop new jokes in a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether […]
Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. 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.
