DRM328H1 F Playwriting II

A continuation of DRM228H1, concentrating on the in-depth knowledge and practice of playwriting with an emphasis on style and technique of writing for the stage. Students develop their own work through written assignments, in-class exercises, and the final public presentation.

Prerequisites for First Round Applicants:

  • A minimum of 70% in the following:
  • DRM101Y1
  • DRM228H1 
  • Apply Online with a portfolio

Prerequisites for Second Round Applicants:

Application Deadline:

  • First round: Apply by March 10, 2025 (upload portfolio by April 10, 2025)
  • Second round: Apply and upload portfolio by August 5, 2025

2025/26 Portfolio Guidelines

1. DRM328H1 F Applicants are required to submit two writing samples and a rationale to be assessed by the instructor. These samples must consist of:

  • Excerpts and/or selections of writing for theatre or performance (3 to 5 pages), demonstrating a range of voice, style, and/or structure.
  • A sample of poetry, prose fiction or non-fiction (max 3 pages) can be substituted for the second sample of theatre or performance writing if this better expresses the students' writing interests.

2. Students must also include a rationale (max 2 pages) that:

  • Briefly contextualizes the writing samples
  • Describes student's theatre and/or writing experience
  • Explains student's area of interest/research in terms of writing for theatre and performance - i.e., the kinds of ideas, models, situations, etc. they wish to explore.
  • Outlines (briefly) an idea the student hopes to develop over the length of the course.

Please Note:

  • Your portfolio should be uploaded as one Word or PDF attachment with the above 2 writing samples and rationale saved as ‘yourname_328submission’.
  • At the top of your writing sample please state your name, student number, your e-mail and phone number
  • Priority is given to students Majoring or Specializing in Drama.
  • *Drama Minors who met the prerequisites above and students from UTM who have completed DRE362H5 (UTM) or UTSC students who have completed THRB31H3 can apply to the second round in August (space pending).