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 you answered yes, this workshop is for you.In this workshop you'll learn tools to sketch write, including identifying “the game” to write short comedic scenes. […]
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 instructorsDewayne White is a DC-based standup comedian […]
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 […]
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 InstructorScott Russell is an AEA actor, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This seven-week class will meet on Wednesdays: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, and October 2. Each session is 3 hours.Looking to get comfortable behind a potter's wheel […]
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 […]
Join us to support the latest class of ASAP’s Creative Writing grads.Step into the worlds of these ASAP Creative Writing graduates. This group of military-connected writers have spent the last […]
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 […]
Set your creativity aflame! Explore color and texture while you learn the basics of encaustic painting and create an abstract scene with colorful melted wax!All materials will be provided. Participants […]
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 […]
This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, and 19. Each session is 2.5 hours. Experiment and experience a rich combination of watercolor techniques. […]
This six-week class meets online on Saturdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, and 19 (Skip October 12). Each session is 2 hours. All supplies are provided and will […]
This is a six-week week class and will meet on Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, and 19 (skip October 12).Guided by experienced theatre professionals, this class offers […]
This five-week class meets on Saturdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, and October 5. This class explores what it means to have a voice – in society, in a meeting […]
This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12. Each session is 2.5 hours.Beyond the bland thesis statements and five-paragraph structures of high school, […]
This six-week class meets on Sundays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, and 20 (Skip October 13). Each session is 3 hours. In this six-week class, you’ll transform your […]
This three-week class will meet on Sundays: September 8, 15, and 29. Each session is 2 hours. Unlock the Power of Your Voice with The Art of Public Speaking Workshop! […]
This is a seven-week class and will meet on Sundays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October, 6, 20, and 27 (Skip October 13). In this 7 week, in person class […]
This six-week class meets on Sundays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, and 20 (skip October 13). Unleash your inner SNL writer by learning the basics of writing sketch […]
