Program Overview

Program Overview

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

Undergraduate Program

• The undergraduate program includes a hands-on study of the craft of dramatic writing, examining the basic elements of playwriting such as plot, structure, theme, character, dialogue, and setting.
• Students can enroll in courses like DRM228H1 Playwriting I, which focuses on story-making and the development of students' own work through written assignments and in-class exercises.
• To enroll in DRM228H1, students must be Drama Majors or Drama Specialists who have completed DRM101Y1, and space is limited to 20 students.
• If admitted, students must also enroll in DRM220Y1 as a co-requisite during the 2025/26 school year.

Graduate Program

• The graduate program includes MA and PhD options, with program requirements, tuition and funding information, scholarships, and awards available.
• The MA program requires students to complete specific program requirements, and tuition and funding information is available.
• The PhD program also has program requirements, academic milestones, tuition and funding information, and scholarships and awards.
• Both MA and PhD students can access current graduate courses, previously offered courses, and academic appeals information.

Research Areas

• The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various research areas, including:
  • 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
• Faculty publications and research opportunities are also available.

People and Community

• The Centre has a directory of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professor emeriti.
• There are also honours and awards available, including featured awards.
• Students can connect with the Centre through news and events, including recent news, the CDTPS e-newsletter, upcoming events, and the 2025 End-of-Term Performances.
• Alumni and friends can stay in touch through resources, notable alumni, and donation opportunities.