Armed with the Arts

Capital Turnaround 700 M St SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

You’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and side-splitting laughter at this special performance featuring talented artists in the military community. Join us for ASAP’s biggest performance of the year. At Armed with the Arts, we’ll pass the mic to military-connected storytellers, comedians, musicians, and artists. You’ll learn about ASAP’s mission through the art produced by our community.Before […]

$50 – $200

Photography Graduation Gallery

Outside the Lens 125 14th Street, San Diego, California, United States

Come check out a gallery of photographic work by military-connected artists. Leading up to this show, the photographers spent six weeks learning the science behind the camera, the art of storytelling, and combined those to build a narrative through imagery. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1014508220397', […]

Free

Write to Publish: A Writer’s Guide to Traditional and Self-Publishing

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Learn about the current state of the publishing industry and explore the key differences between traditional and self-publishing. You'll gain valuable insights into the pros and cons of each path and learn about the steps involved in pursuing publication, from finding a literary agent to preparing your manuscript for self-publishing platforms. You will leave with […]

Acting Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Lights, Camera... Action!Shakespeare once wrote that life is a stage. With that in mind, ASAP is excited to bring life to your computer screen!Leading up to this performance, acting graduates have spent six weeks practicing scene work, character development, voice and movement, and dramatic interpretation. Their showcase will consist of scenes demonstrating the progress they […]

$5

Finding Your Voice Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

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 "Finding Your Voice" course. These military-connected folks have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real-life events. var exampleCallback = function() { […]

$5

Acting & Graduation Show

The American Theater 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

Our fall graduates of ASAP's acting class will take the stage for an evening of theatrical celebration. Come show your support for these military-connected performers. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '946667456847', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-946667456847', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 425, // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum […]

$5

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Scandals Live 757 3501 Holland Rd #113, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans 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 the latest class […]

$10

ASAP Graduation Showcase

Virginia MOCA 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Writing and Painting classes. In an evening of community, you will experience captivating stories, excerpts of written work, and a gallery of watercolors from the fall graduates of our classes for military veterans and their families. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // […]

$5

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

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 the latest class […]

$5

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

DC Improv Comedy Club 1140 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans 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 the latest class […]

$10

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Mic Drop Comedy 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California, United States

Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans 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 the latest class […]

$10

Storytelling Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

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 performers have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events.Join us at this performance to support the latest […]

$5

Creative Writing Graduation Show

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

Step into the worlds of these ASAP Creative Writing graduates. This group of military-connected writers have spent the last six weeks sharpening their writing skills through exercises, collaboration, and rigorous practice, all to create amazing work straight from their imagination.Join us at this performance to support the latest class of ASAP’s Creative Writing grads. var […]

$5

Improv Comedy Graduation Show

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 […]

Free

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!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!'); […]

$5

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Red Curb Comedy 8403 E US HWY 36, Avon, Indiana, United States

Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans 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 the latest class […]

$10

Storycrafting Workshop

Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Station 8 1243 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Storycrafting is an introductory workshop into the art of storytelling for performance. Expert instructors guide you as you reflect on personal experiences, identify stories, and learn about narrative structure alongside other military community members. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary!About the InstructorsDennis Noonan-Sloan is a Navy veteran […]

Smokin’ & Jokin’ Open Mic

American Legion Post 416 210 W F St, Encinitas, California, United States

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. […]

Free

Wooden Cutting Boards Workshop

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Build your very own handmade cutting board! With wood and a few simple tools, you'll have a kitchen essential to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers.For safety, students must have full vision capabilities, gripping strength with both hands, and adequate hand-eye coordination. Please wear a cotton shirt, pants, and closed […]

Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show

The District Theatre 627 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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!'); […]

$5

ASAP Open Mic

VooDoo Brewing 300 Constitution Dr Suite 109, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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.

Free

Improv Workshop

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Learn the building blocks of improv in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment and gain great skills that help in life and work! Invite more creativity, spontaneity, and fun into your life in this 2-hour workshop where you'll learn to collaborate with others, gain confidence, and think on your feet through improv games.About the InstructorAna […]

Storytelling Workshop

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Do you have a story you’ve been itching to share? Learn how to identify, develop, and deliver the most compelling stories from your life in this three-hour workshop. Engaging in storytelling has many benefits including improving public speaking skills, the ability to connect with others, and memory retention of positive emotions. About the InstructorsStephanie Garibaldi […]

Acting Workshop

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

This acting workshop will introduce you to rehearsal techniques including scene work, character development, voice and movement, and dramatic interpretation. No experience necessary!About the InstructorsScott Russell is an AEA actor, SDC Fight Director, and a Full Instructor with Dueling Arts International; he currently teaches theatre at Franklin College. He has been recognized as an Advanced […]