Students are eligible to apply for an audition into DRM200Y1 Performance I for the 2023/24 term directly out of high school. In order to qualify for an audition, you must be either a University of Toronto student at the St. George campus or in the process of waiting for entrance to the St. George campus through the U of T Admissions and Awards Office. Acceptance into DRM200Y1 is pending acceptance into the University of Toronto, St. George Campus, Humanities (TAH).
DRM200Y1 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: Audition, Interview and Acceptance into the University of Toronto, St. George campus.
Audition Information
The first round of in-person auditons were due on March 20, 2023. The application is now open.
The second round of online auditions are due on August 1, 2023.
How to apply for DRM200Y1 2023/24 first round round in-person auditions:
- Register for a Drama Centre Student Profile in order to complete the online application form.
- Upload a photograph of yourself (The photo does not need be of professional headshot quality).
- Upload a 1-2 page letter of introduction outlining your interest in drama, theatre and performance studies by March 20, 2023.
- Auditions will be held on April 18, 19, 20 from 9am -10am in the Performance Studio
- A 15-minute interview will be held later the same day as your assigned morning audition
- By April 1, you will receive an email with your in-person audition date, interview time and what to prepare.
- A monologue is not required for in-person DRM200Y April auditions.
Notes for First Round
- Students who apply in March and are not selected are allowed to reapply for an August audition with a different monologue.
- First year students are responsible for enrolling themselves into the necessary academic co-req of DRM101Y1 on Acorn in July.
- Selected students will be notified by May 20th by the Drama Centre and enrolled by August 1st.
How to apply for DRM200Y1 2023/24 second round online auditions:
- Register for a Drama Centre Student Profile in order to complete the online application form.
- Upload a photograph of yourself (The photo does not need be of professional headshot quality).
- Upload a 1-2 page letter of introduction outlining your interest in drama, theatre and performance studies by August 1, 2023.
- Please review the 2023/24 DRM200Y August Audition Video Submission Guidelines.
- Upload your Audition Video to Dropbox by August 1, 2023 - see video examples below
- By August 10, you will receive an email with your Zoom or in-person interview time.
- A 15-minute interview will be held in mid-August
If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Osborn.
Examples of DRM200 video auditions for August applicants only (submit one version):
Example 1:
Example 2: