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 […]

Playwriting Workshop with the Kennedy Center

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Award-winning playwright and librettist George Brant will lead a playwriting workshop exploring the perception shift, one of the most valuable tools in keeping an audience engaged and rewarded. No experience […]

ASAP Choir

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

Want to sing? If you love singing and camaraderie then come join us for the first ever ASAP Choir! Over the course of three weekly sessions you will organically learn […]

Still Life Drawing

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

Come enjoy lessons on recreating still life forms through drawing techniques in a relaxed and approachable environment. Using skills in observation, perspective and how we perceive light as it interacts […]

Art During Wartime: A Discussion with Ukraine’s ProEnglish Theatre

DC Improv 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States
Virtual Program Virtual Program

Join us for a virtual panel and audience Q&A on the importance of art during wartime, with ProEnglish Theatre in Kyiv, Ukraine. Moderated by ASAP Program Director, Dr. Tara Demmy. After Russia’s invasion in 2022, ProEnglish Theatre's space was transformed into a bomb shelter for local artists and residents. Now they provide relief acting workshops to the Ukrainian military. […]

“Keep the Stories Coming” Workshop for Storytellers and Writers

Virtual Program Virtual Program

We are all continuously adding new stories to our lives. "Keep the Stories Coming" workshops are intended to instruct participants on techniques for capturing these stories and provide an opportunity to workshop new material. The workshop will begin with a 30-45 minute discussion of the creative process. Then each storyteller will have 5 minutes to […]

Storytelling Crash Course for Military Spouses

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Offered exclusively for military spouses. Storytelling Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the craft 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 […]

Free

Sketch in Balboa Park

Balboa Park San Diego, California, United States

The class will consist of a basic tutorial on urban sketching of architecture, people and nature, focusing on quick sketches and shading to capture the essence of the location and […]

Comedy Crash Course for Military Spouses

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Offered exclusively for military spouses. 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 is a 3 hour workshop.  About the […]

Free

Armed with the Arts

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

ASAP’s biggest performance of the year will pass the mic to military-connected storytellers, comedians, musicians, and artists. Peruse our pop-up gallery and watch a live graffiti artist, then take your […]

$50 – $200

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

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 […]

$5

Spoken Word Workshop

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

SPOKEN TRUTHS: "Your voice is not a commodity. It is a necessity." Have you ever wanted to express your true self in the most unfiltered form? Come learn to construct […]

$5

Improv Taster

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

Learn the fundamentals of unscripted, spontaneous improv comedy in this introductory workshop. Speak more confidently and overcome shyness, unlock your creativity, sharpen your mind, meet new friends and have fun […]

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

DC Improv 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 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 […]

$10

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 has 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. […]

$5

Acting Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Lights, camera... action! Join us to celebrate the graduation of the ASAP acting class. 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 have made as performers. Tickets are $5. Proceeds support […]

$5

Comedy Bootcamp Graduation Show

Push Comedy Theater 763 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 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 […]

$10

Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of art. Come to ASAP’s Storytelling Graduation Show to witness the time honored tradition! Graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling Bootcamp have spent six weeks sharpening their writing skills through exercises, collaboration, and rigorous practice. Come see them take to the stage and share their work for the first time. […]

$5

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 […]

$5

Improv, Acting and Storytelling Graduation Show

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

Lights... Camera... Action! Come and support these talented veteran and military-connected performers as they make their debut on the grand stage. Whether performing scripted scenes, improvising hilarious situations, or delivering […]

$5

Improv Comedy Graduation Show

Virtual Program Virtual Program

Join us to celebrate the talents of these quick-witted graduates from ASAP's Improv Comedy class. Participants spent the last six weeks mastering the fundamentals of unscripted, spontaneous improv comedy. As a member of the audience, you can get involved in the show by offering prompts to set the scene for these improvisers.

$5

Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show

City Heights Performance Annex 3795 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, California, 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 […]

Free

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 […]

$10

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 […]

$10