Program Overview

Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

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

Undergraduate Program

• The undergraduate program provides students with a comprehensive education in drama, theatre, and performance studies.
• Prospective undergraduate students can learn about the programs, admissions information, campus tours, and undergraduate brochures.
• The undergraduate program includes student progression requirements, scholarships and awards, and community assistance participation.
• Curriculum and course information are available for current undergraduate courses, group B studio class application guidelines, previously offered topics courses, and curricular invitations.

Graduate Program

• The graduate program offers MA and PhD degrees in drama, theatre, and performance studies.
• Prospective graduate students can learn about the graduate studies, MA and PhD admission and application information, and graduate resources.
• The MA program includes program requirements, tuition and funding, scholarships and awards, and MA graduate forms.
• The PhD program includes program requirements, academic milestones, tuition and funding, scholarships and awards, ethics review, dissertations, and PhD graduate forms.
• Curriculum and course information are available for current graduate courses, previously offered courses, and academic appeals.

Research

• The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has various research centres, institutes, and labs, including the BMO Lab, Centre for Spectatorship and Audience Research, Institute for Dance Studies, Theatre, Youth, and Digital Media Lab, Gatherings: Archival and Oral Histories, and The Arts Impact Project.
• Research and publications include faculty publications and conferences such as the 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, and professor emeriti.
• Honours and awards are available, including featured awards.

News and Events

• The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has news and events, including recent news, CDTPS e-newsletter, upcoming events, and 2025 End-of-Term Performances.
• Connect with us through subscribing for CDTPS updates and news and events submission form.
• Affiliated initiatives include UC Summer Drama.

Alumni and Friends

• The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies has resources for alumni and friends, including notable alumni, our graduates in academia, resources for alumni and friends, and alumni performance project.
• Stay in touch by updating your contact information and donating.

Course Information

DRM302H1 Directing II

• DRM302H1 Directing II is a continuation of DRM202H1 and concentrates on major concepts and artistic practice of directing in order to understand plays as a director.
• The course focuses on developing the analytical and aesthetic practice required for conceptualizing its performance.
• A major component will be the practical application of directing through exercises and scenes.
• Enrollment is up to 12 students, and interviews are no longer required.
• Pre-requisites include any drama major or drama specialist with a minimum 70% in required courses: DRM101Y1 and DRM202H1.
• Co or pre-requisite: DRM220Y1.
• DRM331H1 F is recommended for those wishing to continue to apply for DRM402H Advanced Directing.
• A minimum grade of 70% in DRM220Y1 and DRM302H1S are required for students wanting to carry on in DRM402H1F Advanced Directing in 2026/27.