UPCOMING EVENTS
Tell Me Something
Grab a brew, settle in for some laughs and join the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble at The Rat for an evening of improv, live music, and drag—all rolled into one unforgettable show. Our multitalented ensemble will animate your stories, photos, gestures, and more, live through soundpainting!
Hosted by the enchanting Vanity LaVain!
APAP Conference NYC
Strike Anywhere’s Artistic Director Leese Walker and Education Director Amanda Hinkle-Wallace will attend the 2026 APAP Conference in New York City — the premier gathering of performing arts professionals from around the world, dedicated to networking, professional development, and showcasing groundbreaking work in the field.
Soundpainting Intensive
Certified Multidisciplinary Soundpainter Leese Walker will facilitate a Soundpainting Intensive at Oberlin College. Hosted by Oberlin Bassoon Professor Drew Pattison.
Tell Me Something
Grab a brew, settle in for some laughs and join the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble at The Rat for an evening of improv, live music, and drag—all rolled into one unforgettable show. Our multitalented ensemble will animate your stories, photos, gestures, and more, live through soundpainting!
Hosted by the enchanting Vanity LaVain!
Tell Me Something
Grab a brew, settle in for some laughs and join the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble at The Rat for an evening of improv, live music, and drag—all rolled into one unforgettable show. Our multitalented ensemble will animate your stories, photos, gestures, and more, live through soundpainting!
Hosted by the enchanting Vanity LaVain!
Tell Me Something
Grab a brew, settle in for some laughs and join the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble at The Rat for an evening of improv, live music, and drag—all rolled into one unforgettable show. Our multitalented ensemble will animate your stories, photos, gestures, and more, live through soundpainting!
Hosted by the enchanting Vanity LaVain!
Soundpainting Intro Workshop
Certified Multidisciplinary Soundpainter Leese Walker and several other SA ensemble members will facilitate an Introductory Soundpainting Workshop at Hook and Eye PlayLab.
Lycée Français 90th Anniversary Celebration
As a part of the Lycée Français 90th Anniversary Show, Strike Anywhere will perform 4 site-specific soundpaintings inspired by alumni stories.
Classroom Engagement Master Class
Circle in the Sqaure Theatrs School’s Teaching Artist Training presents Leese Walker of Strike Anywhere, leading a two-hour master class on classroom engagement.
Rob Henke Tribute Concert
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rob Henke We invite all friends, family, and fans to join us in remembering and celebrating the life of our beloved Rob Henke — a brilliant musician, a kind soul, and a cherished member of our community.
Let us gather to share memories, music, and the joyful spirit that Rob brought into all our lives. All are welcome.
NYCPS Arts Office: Brooklyn South Theatre Teachers Professional Development
Strike Anywhere’s Professional Sessions lead educators through scaffolded, interdisciplinary workshops that model active curriculum development and share turn-key activities ready for the classroom. Rooted in arts integration, SEL, and culturally responsive practice, these sessions equip teachers with replicable tools in improvisation, design, physical theatre, and Soundpainting to spark collaboration and build dynamic, student-centered learning environments.
Goals include fostering collaboration, ensemble-building, and deepening connections through theater, improvisation, storytelling and Soundpainting.
Tell Me Something
Grab a brew, settle in for some laughs and join the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble at The Rat for an evening of improv, live music, and drag—all rolled into one unforgettable show. Our multitalented ensemble will animate your stories, photos, gestures, and more, live through soundpainting!
Hosted by the enchanting Vanity LaVain!
FESTUS
All are invited to FESTUS, a joyful, hands-on theatrical experience from Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, the nation's leading Soundpainting ensemble.
In this live, in-the-moment “lab,” your contributions are the inspiration for a 45–50 minute performance using Soundpainting, the universal multidisciplinary sign language for composing in real time.
Annual Company Retreat
The Strike Anywhere Ensemble will be taking its annual development retreat in the Catskills to devise a new soundpainting performance, FESTUS, to be performed free to the public that weekend. The company will also take time to bond over s'mores, swimming and lawn games!

