What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories! These military-connected folks 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.
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. Interested in performing? Sign up in advance here. This open mic is run by veterans and prioritizes veteran and military family performers, but we welcome non-military affiliated comics as well. All are welcome […]
Join us to celebrate the talents of these quick-witted graduates from ASAP's Improv Comedy class. Participants spent the last eight weeks mastering the fundamentals of unscripted, spontaneous improv comedy. Admission is free and is available on a first come-first served basis.
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 necessary! About the Instructors Nick […]
Storytelling Crash Course is a two-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 women veterans. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary! About the Instructors Sally Perkins […]
Join us at the beloved Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown to celebrate the talented LGBTQ+ members of the military community. The show is open to all art forms, including comedy, storytelling, visual art, and music. Interested in performing? Sign up in advance.
Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) invites all military-connected artists to submit your content for upcoming performance opportunities. Outside of graduation and community shows, ASAP hosts curated performances through partnerships (corporate and government) and for our biggest fundraising event of the year: Armed with the Arts. The goals of each performance vary based on the partnership, […]
Come sing with us! Designed for beginners and experienced singers alike, this 3-hour workshop will include a brief introduction to basic music principles and vocal technique, warm-up exercises, then will mainly be devoted to ensemble work — concluding with a group mini-performance of a new song. This workshop will set a foundation for our six-week "ASAP […]
In this workshop, participants will learn how to prepare a loom using simple materials that you can find at home. The teaching artist will guide the group through weaving on a paper plate, with tips for how to transform it into decor or a wearable. We will weave to relax, to express ourselves, to find […]
Sometimes the best humor comes from the hardest topics. So when the world doesn’t seem like all it’s cracked up to be and the challenges and potholes are a-plenty – that’s the perfect time to giggle, chuckle, and cackle through it together.Join New America CA and the Armed Services Arts Partnership for a night of stand-up featuring eight talented, […]
Join host Chris Cline with ASAP alumni performers for the first duo show — comedy and storytelling — in our Indianapolis chapter. Tickets are $10 and are sold at the door.
This workshop is a basic tutorial on using spray paint to make art! Each participant will create their own paintings on glossy card stock and stretched canvas. This workshop will take place outdoors so dress accordingly (and wear clothes you don't mind getting stained). All materials will be provided, including an N95 mask. About the […]
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. The class culminates in a graduation show for friends, family, and the ASAP community. This is […]
If watercolor and acrylics had a baby, it might look like gouache. Imagine water-activated paint that can be applied with more solid color layers like acrylic—that's gouache (pronounced goo-aash). In this beginner gouache painting class, we will cover foundational skills including the properties of the paint, the painting order of operations, layering colors, swatching, and […]
In this six-week class you will learn skills that go beyond the stage. If you are looking to become a better listener, improve public speaking skills, build self confidence, explore your creative side, meet new people, start your path to becoming a performing improviser, or simply have fun for two hours a week – we […]
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 […]
Taught by professional theatre artists, this class will introduce you to rehearsal techniques including scene work, character development, voice and movement, and dramatic interpretation. At the end, you’ll get the chance to show off your acting chops in a graduation performance for friends and family. This is a six-week week class and will meet on […]
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 […]
Comedians have five minutes to present new material they're working on, followed by a short feedback session with ASAP comedy instructors. This is a 2 hour workshop for alumni of […]
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. In this 6-week class, you’ll write – in the moment – to cues and prompts and then share your work in […]
Have you ever watched “In Living Color," “Chappelle's Show,” or perhaps “Saturday Night Live”? Do you have a burning desire to learn the basics of writing your own sketches? If […]
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 […]
No Previous Drawing Experience is required. In this class you will learn to SEE better and explore different ways of drawing. You will learn about contours, gestures, light and shadow and how to draw what you see, not what you think you know! This class is about learning careful observation and eye/hand coordination so drawing […]
Join us at Voodoo Brewing in Town Center, Virginia Beach for the first Hampton Roads Open Mic of the year! Sign up to perform or attend to support the talented members of the military community. The show is open to all art forms, including comedy, storytelling, visual art, and music. Sign up here.
