Looking for laughs? You’re in the right place. These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you laugh your ASAP off. ASAP’s Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community. Join us at this performance to support […]
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.
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 seven-week class meets on Saturdays: September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, and 25 (skip 10/11). Each session is 2.5 hours. "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow." -Picasso ASAP Open Studio offers 2.5 hours weekly for increasing creative confidence, enhancing skill with diverse […]
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 SAG-AFTRA actor David Mac, participants will learn how to identify what a character wants, choose strong actions to pursue it, and ground their choices in […]
This six-week class will meet on Sundays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, and 12. 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+ […]
This 6-week class meets on Sundays: September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, and 12. Each session is 3 hours. Learn basic watercolor techniques like wet on wet painting, layering, and color mixing to create your own soft landscape. Examples and references will be available, or you can follow your imagination! All materials will be […]
This class meets Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, on September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, with a special Grad Experience on October 28. 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 first-ever […]
Are you a movie lover or film enthusiast? Join Abi Lindstedt at Heartland Film for an engaging conversation about all things film including, the festival operation, film curation process, and a preview of the 34th Heartland International Film Festival. Based in Indianapolis, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate, promote and […]
This eight-week class will meet on Wednesdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each session is 2 hours. Come together to create original theater pieces from scratch. Through fun, collaborative exercises, artists will explore their own stories and ideas, then turn them into a performance. Together, we’ll work through movement, […]
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: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15. Each session is 2 hours. Taking an Improv class is a great way to become more spontaneous, less self-conscious, and have fun. You can expect to improve your acting, public speaking or social skills. Get out of your comfort […]
This six-week class will meet on Thursdays: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16. 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+ […]
Do you want to learn how to sew but find a sewing machine intimidating? This 3 hour workshop is made for you! Sewing Basics 101 will introduce students to the sewing machine and learn basic skills with hands-on guided instruction. All equipment and materials will be provided. Please note the location is in Pungo, Virginia […]
Discover the art of woodturning in this hands-on, three-hour workshop designed for absolute beginners. This course provides a foundational introduction to wood lathe operation, turning tools, and essential spindle turning techniques. Under expert guidance, students will learn safe practices, tool control, and basic shaping methods. No prior experience required. All tools, safety gear, and materials […]
This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, and 25 (skip 10/11). 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. […]
Presented in partnership with The Music Company, step behind the decks and into the world of live mixing in this hands-on, high-energy DJing workshop designed for veterans, service members, and military family members. Whether you’re brand new or just curious, this experience is about more than beats—it’s about self-expression, storytelling, and sparking joy through sound. […]
This six-week class will meet on Sundays, September 14, 21, 28, October 15, 12, and 19. Each session is 3 hours. Your story has power—and this class gives it a mic. Led by award-winning actor, educator, and performer Mike Sears, this 6-week online course explores the bold, expressive world of spoken word poetry—where the stage […]
This six-week class will meet on Sundays: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, and 26 (skip October 12). 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 […]
This seven-week class meets on Sundays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 and November 2 (skip October 12). 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, […]
Playwriting allows writers to tell stories using a unique medium--live performance. But how to work in that form and develop a play? This one-session class reviews the fundamentals of narrative structure, with a focus on the creation of a play for performance. Participants will read a short play in real time, analyze its structure, and […]
This show has been canceled due to the weather. We are prioritizing the safety of our staff and the performers. Please join us at VooDoo brewing in October for our next show. -- Come grab a drink or a bite to eat while supporting hilarious and insightful military-connected performers at this open mic. The show […]
This four-week class meets on Wednesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, and 8. Each session is 2 hours. This class is a beginner's guide to sketch comedy that will take you from a premise to a fully realized sketch. This course will walk you through the elements of a sketch and how to write good sketches; […]
This six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each session is 3 hours. This class is designed exclusively for military spouses. 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 […]
