Otherworld Theatre Company

Otherworld Theatre Company Otherworld Theatre Company is a theatre dedicated to the performance of science fiction and fantasy plays.
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06/20/2026

Improvised Romantasy - Shadow Daddies

Brace yourselves, bookworms and romantics! We invite you into a world where sweeping romance, daring adventures, and heart-pounding twists come to life right before your very eyes! Improvised Romantasy takes the enchanting tropes of your favorite BookTok romantasy novels and weaves an original tale.

Whether it’s fated soulmates bound by destiny, a brooding hero with a tragic past, or a love triangle so spicy it could ignite a dragon’s fire, our cast dives headfirst into the fantasy fever dream of your wildest imagination. And don’t worry—there’s always a touch of well-placed innuendo to keep things satisfyingly entertaining.

Come for the forbidden romance, stay for the shirtless heroes (imagined, sadly—but who’s counting?).

CAST

Alex Coniaris

Casey Dillard

Cooper Lyke

Holly Kuldell

Janice Rumshlag

Melina Arevalo

Lexi Putter

Liam Ryan

Will Ferris

Jerius Robinson

Intimacy Designer Hayley Wilkinson

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Website: https://www.OtherworldTheatre.org

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Music: Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
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Music: Village Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
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Music: Traveler (2023) by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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Music: Battle Loop by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
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Keep your heroes. We prefer the villain. 🖤 This Friday, is dedicating the entire night to the trope that ruined our sta...
06/19/2026

Keep your heroes. We prefer the villain. 🖤

This Friday, is dedicating the entire night to the trope that ruined our standards forever: THE SHADOW DADDY.

You know exactly who we’re talking about. The morally gray anti-hero who treats the rest of the world with cold indifference, but will burn down an entire kingdom just because someone looked at his mate wrong. 🤫✨

Our unscripted cast is ready to summon all your favorite dark, high-heat tropes live on the stage:

🐈‍⬛ “Touch her and you die” energy
🐈‍⬛ Jet-black wings & hidden trauma
🐈‍⬛ Snarky, sunshine heroines who refuse to be intimidated
🐈‍⬛ Overprotective, possessive pinning in the dark

🎟️ THIS FRIDAY AT 9:30 PM
📍 The Fremont Stage at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury St)

🔗 Tickets are flying faster than a shadow-step - get yours today!

EnemiesToLovers

06/13/2026

Improvised Romantasy - Western!

Brace yourselves, bookworms and romantics! We invite you into a world where sweeping romance, daring adventures, and heart-pounding twists come to life right before your very eyes! Improvised Romantasy takes the enchanting tropes of your favorite BookTok romantasy novels and weaves an original tale.

Whether it’s fated soulmates bound by destiny, a brooding hero with a tragic past, or a love triangle so spicy it could ignite a dragon’s fire, our cast dives headfirst into the fantasy fever dream of your wildest imagination. And don’t worry—there’s always a touch of well-placed innuendo to keep things satisfyingly entertaining.

Come for the forbidden romance, stay for the shirtless heroes (imagined, sadly—but who’s counting?).

CAST

Alex Coniaris

Casey Dillard

Cooper Lyke

Holly Kuldell

Janice Rumshlag

Melina Arevalo

Lexi Putter

Liam Ryan

Will Ferris

Jerius Robinson

Intimacy Designer Hayley Wilkinson

________________________________

Otherworld Theatre Company

Website: https://www.OtherworldTheatre.org

Facebook:


Twitter:


Instagram:


TilTok:


Music: Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Village Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Traveler (2023) by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Battle Loop by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

06/06/2026

Pirates & Mermaids

Brace yourselves, bookworms and romantics! We invite you into a world where sweeping romance, daring adventures, and heart-pounding twists come to life right before your very eyes! Improvised Romantasy takes the enchanting tropes of your favorite BookTok romantasy novels and weaves an original tale.

Whether it’s fated soulmates bound by destiny, a brooding hero with a tragic past, or a love triangle so spicy it could ignite a dragon’s fire, our cast dives headfirst into the fantasy fever dream of your wildest imagination. And don’t worry—there’s always a touch of well-placed innuendo to keep things satisfyingly entertaining.

Come for the forbidden romance, stay for the shirtless heroes (imagined, sadly—but who’s counting?).

CAST

Alex Coniaris

Casey Dillard

Cooper Lyke

Holly Kuldell

Janice Rumshlag

Melina Arevalo

Lexi Putter

Liam Ryan

Will Ferris

Jerius Robinson

Intimacy Designer Hayley Wilkinson

________________________________

Otherworld Theatre Company

Website: https://www.OtherworldTheatre.org

Facebook:


Twitter:


Instagram:


TilTok:


Music: Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Village Ambiance by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Traveler (2023) by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Battle Loop by Alexander Nakarada(https://www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Stop the presses—our next read is officially here! ✍️✨After the world-shaking intensity of The Fifth Season, we’re shift...
05/07/2026

Stop the presses—our next read is officially here! ✍️✨

After the world-shaking intensity of The Fifth Season, we’re shifting gears into a story that is equal parts magical, heart-wrenching, and atmospheric. For our next Gals Get Lit meetup, we are diving into the enchanting world of “Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross.

THE STORY: Think rival journalists, a war between ancient gods, and magical typewriters that send letters to the person on the other side. 💌 It’s a stunning exploration of love in the midst of chaos and the power of words to bridge the gap between two souls. If you love “enemies-to-lovers” with a high-stakes, historical fantasy twist, this one is for you.

THE VIBE: We’ll be gathering again at our gorgeous Lincoln Park mansion club at 2732 N Pine Grove Ave. Bring your theories, your favorite quotes, and maybe a tissue or two—this one pulls at the heartstrings!

Check the link in our bio for the meeting date and to RSVP. Let’s get lit! 🥂📖

05/05/2026

All of these morally grey characters be like 😏

"I love you.""I know."We’re bringing the most beloved Romantasy tropes to a galaxy far, far away this Saturday at 9:30 P...
04/30/2026

"I love you."
"I know."

We’re bringing the most beloved Romantasy tropes to a galaxy far, far away this Saturday at 9:30 PM! Get ready for:

✨ Only One Escape Pod (Forced Proximity!)
✨ Enemies to Lovers (Jedi vs. Sith edition)
✨ The Chosen One (With a romantic twist)
✨ Morally Gray Bounty Hunters

Don’t let your weekend be a thermal detonator—spend it with us at for a night of laughs, lightsabers, and legendary love stories. 🥀🚀

🔗 https://rb.gy/fnoztt

The wait is over, and the stories return!✨📖Findinf a home worthy of our next chapter took some time, but we’re officiall...
04/06/2026

The wait is over, and the stories return!✨📖

Findinf a home worthy of our next chapter took some time, but we’re officially back and better than ever. We’ve missed this community more than words can say, and we can’t wait to reconnect over some serious speculative fiction.

THE BOOK: We’re kicking things off with a heavy hitter: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin.

THE VIBE: We’re moving into a literal mansion club in the heart of Lincoln Park. 🏰📍 Join us at 2732 N Pine Grove Ave for our grand return. (But please - RSVP so we bring enough snacks!)

Check the link in bio for full details and RSVP. Let’s get lit. 🔥

Address

1229 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday 1pm - 11:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 11:30pm
Friday 1pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 11:30pm

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+17738572116

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