Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program includes courses such as DRM200Y1 Performance, which is one of four entry courses into the Drama Centre.

• Emphasis is initially placed on ensemble, non-verbal, and improvisational work.
• Students proceed to exercise their acquired skills to scripted material.
• Enrollment: 30-32 students split into 2 sections
• Pre or co-requisite: DRM101Y1 or DRM220Y1
• Pre-requisites: Letter of Introduction, Audition tape, Interview and Acceptance into the University of Toronto, St. George campus

Audition Information

• The first round of in-person auditions is now closed.
• The second round of online auditions is now open with a deadline of August 5, 2025.

How to Apply for DRM200Y1

To apply for DRM200Y1, students must:

• Register for a Drama Centre Student Profile in order to complete the online application form.
• Upload a photograph of themselves.
• Upload a 1-page letter of introduction by the specified deadline.
• Upload their Audition Video to Dropbox by the specified deadline.
• Participate in a 10-15 minute online interview.

Letter of Introduction

The letter of introduction should include:

• The student's year of study and how the course fits into their course requirements.
• Whether the student is a Drama Minor, Major, or Specialist, or if they intend to be.
• A description of their most recent experience in a related field.
• The name of a production they saw in the last twelve months that impressed them.
• What they hope to discover by studying performance.

Graduate Program

The graduate program includes MA and PhD options, with various program requirements, tuition and funding information, and scholarships and awards.

MA Program

• Program Requirements
• Tuition & Funding
• Scholarships & Awards
• MA Graduate Forms

PhD Program

• Program Requirements
• Academic Milestones: Program by Year
• Tuition & Funding
• Scholarships & Awards
• Ethics Review
• Dissertations
• PhD Graduate Forms

Research Areas

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various research areas, including:

• Research Centres, Institutes & Labs
  • BMO Lab
  • Centre for Spectatorship and Audience Research
  • Institute for Dance Studies
  • Theatre, Youth, and Digital Media Lab
  • Gatherings: Archival and Oral Histories
  • The Arts Impact Project
• Research & Publications
  • Faculty Publications
• Conferences
  • Festival Of Original Theatre (FOOT) Conference

People

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various directories, including:

• Faculty
• Staff
• Graduate Students
• Postdoctoral Fellows
• Professor Emeriti
• Profile Update Form

News & Events

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various news and events, including:

• News
  • Recent News
  • CDTPS e-newsletter
• Events
  • Upcoming Events
  • 2025 End-of-Term Performances
• Connect with Us
  • Subscribe for CDTPS Updates
  • News & Events Submission Form
• Affiliated Initiatives
  • UC Summer Drama

Alumni & Friends

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various resources for alumni and friends, including:

• Our Alumni
  • Notable Alumni
  • Our Graduates in Academia
• Resources
  • Resources for Alumni & Friends
  • Alumni Performance Project
• Stay in Touch
  • Update Your Contact Information
  • Donate