Program Overview

Introduction to the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies offers a comprehensive range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program provides students with a practical introduction to various areas of theatre production and design.

• DRM254H1 Design & Production I is one of five entry courses into the Drama Centre.
• A practical introduction to various areas of theatre production and design, working extensively in the Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse.
• Enrollment: Up to 28 students.
• How to apply:
  • Drama Majors or Drama Specialists can enroll themselves on Acorn into DRM254H1 F (space permitting) during the priority period.
  • Drama Minors and Arts/Architecture students can enroll themselves on Acorn into DRM254H1 once the priority period is lifted (space permitting).
• Important notes:
  • If admitted into one of the above courses, Drama students must enroll in DRM101Y1 or DRM220Y1 co-requisite during the 2025/26 school year.

Graduate Program

The graduate program offers MA and PhD degrees in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.

• 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 several 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
  • FOOT34
  • FOOT 2025
  • FOOT 2024
  • FOOT 2023
    • Program
    • Organizers
    • CFP

People

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students.

• Directories:
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Graduate Students
  • Postdoctoral Fellows
  • Professor Emeriti
  • Profile Update Form
• Honours & Awards:
  • Featured Awards

News & Events

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies hosts various events and news.

• 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 values its alumni and friends.

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

Curriculum & Course Information

The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies offers a range of courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Undergraduate:
  • Current Undergraduate Courses
  • Group B Studio Class Application Guidelines
  • Previously Offered Topics Courses
  • Curricular Invitations: Modes of Restor(y)ation in Troubled Times
• Graduate:
  • Current Graduate Courses
  • Previously Offered Courses
  • Academic Appeals