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, 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 6-week class meets on Thursdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each session is 2 hours. Explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting like wet on wet painting, layering, and color mixing in this beginner-friendly class. Watercolor painting also involves some pen and ink drawing to supplement your art. All materials will […]
This four-week class will meet on Thursdays: September 18, 25, October 2, and 9. Each session is 2 hours. Ready to take your first steps of Shakespeare? Through a combination of text analysis and performance, participants will gain a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and language – verse, prose, meter, character, and intent – a […]
This four-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 20, 27, October 4, and 18 (skip 10/11). Each session is 2 hours. In this 4-session class, we’ll dive into crafting the blueprint for your novel. You’ll learn how to build a strong foundation using classic storytelling frameworks, including the Hero’s Journey and Blake Snyder’s Beat Sheet formula. […]
This six-week class will meet on Saturdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25. Each session is 3 hours. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This two-hour beginner-friendly workshop invites participants to explore the power of songwriting as personal expression. No prior musical experience is required—just a willingness to share and create. Participants will learn […]
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 […]
In this three-hour introductory workshop, you will learn how to identify, develop, and deliver the most compelling stories from your life. We teach a style of storytelling that pulls from […]
This three-week class will meet on Tuesdays: September 23, 30, and October 7. Each session is 2 hours. This interactive 3-session class equips participants with the tools and confidence to […]
Learn the basic building blocks of improv comedy in this 2-hour workshop. Improv can help you become more spontaneous, less self-conscious, and have fun. We'll play short form, quick-fire improv games in a supportive environment. About the Instructor Philip Jacobson is a professional Film and Stage Actor, Acting Coach, Improv Instructor, Filmmaker, and Improv Comedian. […]
Behind every transition from military to civilian life is a network of strong, silent forces — caregivers, spouses, siblings, and children who ride the rollercoaster right alongside their loved ones. […]
This webinar is for those who have published at least one book and would like to build a career being an author. A passion for the written world is not […]
Learn to be Effortlessly Funny Onstage. Delivery, word choice, and myriad other elements can make your audience laugh — but perhaps the most important factor is authenticity. Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as a comedian, you’ll come away from this workshop knowing how to land jokes on stage while still being totally yourself. […]
This six-week class will meet on Sundays: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2. Each session is 3 hours. Learn the basics of standup comedy 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 […]
This six-week class will meet on Tuesdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4. Each session is 3 hours. In this class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to help you discover your life’s stories, develop a narrative structure, infuse engaging […]
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 6-week class meets on Thursdays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6. Each session is 1.5 hours. No Previous Drawing Experience is required. In this class you […]
This 2-session workshop meets on Saturdays October 4th and 18th from 10 AM - 12 PM and is produced in collaboration with the Virginia Beach Art Center. October 4th, 10am – 12pm (2 hour session) Our first session begins with a brief talk from our master potter, explaining the basic principles of the wheel experience: […]
Join us at Indiana Dunes National Park for a hike and painting workshop featuring breath-taking natural views formed by ancient glaciers. This event is produced in partnership with our friends from the National Park Trust. Schedule of events on Saturday, October 4: This event takes place in Northern Indiana's Central Standard Time, so please adjust […]
In this two-week workshop, Master Acting Teacher Lisa Berger will guide you through the essential building blocks of acting in a scene. You’ll explore performance tools like the "what if" objective, actions, and relationships—all through the lens of an open-ended scene. Day One (October 4) focuses on rehearsal techniques and building your scene work. You’ll […]
