In this six-week class you are afforded the opportunity to develop writing skills about everyday, sometimes obscure, things you see, feel, hear, touch and employ them as catalysts for inspiration. […]
Welcome to our captivating Character Creation Workshop, where the realm of storytelling and boundless imagination converge! If you've ever dreamed of breathing life into unique and unforgettable characters for your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
