Deep Dive: Genre — Romantasy
Create fantastical worlds, compelling characters, and swoon-worthy stories.
Course Description
Forbidden magic. Deadly bargains. Enemies who might just be falling in love. What happens when the epic stakes of fantasy collide with the emotional stakes of romance? In this four-week course, participants will explore the world of romantasy (romantic fantasy) through improvised scenework. Using the tropes and conventions of the genre, we'll learn how to build fantastical worlds, create compelling protagonists and love interests, develop romantic chemistry on stage, and establish stakes that make an audience desperate to know what happens next. By the end of the course, participants will have the tools to set up an improvised romantasy story, creating a strong foundation for both an epic adventure and a satisfying love story. Familiarity with the genre is welcome but not required — whether you're an avid romantasy reader or just looking to expand your narrative improv skills, there's a place for you in this adventure. Note: Romantic physical intimacy is not part of this class, and intimacy work will be limited. (Yes, you can still be romantic and not smooch on stage.) 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. To use one, enter coupon code ROMANTASY_JAN2027 at checkout.
Class Schedule
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: - At least 7 days prior to course start: Full refund of your payment, minus any processing fees. - 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. - 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.
Registration Notes
Please note that this course offerings is designed for improvisers with some experience (at least six months regular practice). If you are a beginner, we recommend that you check out our friends at The Improv Embassy. If you’re new to us, a member of the WIT team may follow up with you to confirm your experience.
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.
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.