Narrative Improv 1
For performers who want to learn the basics of world-building for an improvised story.
About this course
A great story starts with a strong beginning. In this four-week course, participants will learn how to set up an improvised narrative for success by building a world and a protagonist that both the players and the audience will care about.
Prerequisites
For performers who have some improv experience (we recommend at least six months of regular practice) but are new to improvised narrative or who want to improve their narrative scenework skills.
To get the most out of this course, participants should be comfortable initiating and playing a two-person scene with minimal direction, and have some experience with character work (i.e. playing a person who is different from you).
Upcoming Classes
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Registration Notes
Two $5 access tickets are available for this course. These places are intended for members of the Ottawa improv community who are in need of financial assistance and/or whose identities are underrepresented in the community.
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To use an access ticket, use the following coupon code at checkout:
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You must be 18 years or older on the date of the first class — no exceptions.
WIT reserves the right to cancel and refund course registrations if participants do not meet the age or experience requirements. If you’re not sure if you meet the requirements, please email classes@waywardimprov.ca to confirm before registering.
Please read our cancellation policy prior to registering.
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Access Notes
This course will be held in the Way Station (room B22) at Southminster United Church. This room is accessed by stairs. If you’re interested in taking classes with us but require a classroom space with flat access, please reach out to classes@waywardimprov.ca.
Participants should wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move in, and bring a water bottle.
There will be at least one 10-minute break near the midpoint of each class session.
For the safety of everyone, we ask that you please stay home if you are ill. If you are recovering from illness and have lingering symptoms, please wear a mask to class.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life happens and you may need to cancel a course registration. Here’s our cancellation and refund policy, based on when you notify us that you need to cancel:
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At least 7 days prior to course start: Full refund of your payment, minus any processing fees.
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Less than 7 days but more than 24 hours prior to the course start: You will be issued a credit voucher for the course fee to be used towards a future course.
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Less than 24 hours before course start: No refund possible, except in extreme circumstances.
We will honour registration transfers if you are able to find someone else to take your place in the course and notify us at least two hours prior to the course start time.
If you registered for an access ticket, cancelling a course registration with less than 24 hours notice may result in future restrictions on booking access tickets.