2025/26 Portfolio Guidelines
There is no interview for admittance into the course. However, all interested students must submit a portfolio of writing samples to be assessed by the instructor.
Additional pre-reqs: Minimum 70% in required courses: DRM220Y1, DRM328H1 or CDTPS Graduate Student
DRM428H1/DRA3901H S is designed to provide emerging playwrights an opportunity to fully develop a full-length or one-act play from a rough (or incomplete) 1st draft, to a revised 2nd draft, and/or a polished 3rd draft over the course of the term. Applicants to the course are required to submit the following two writing samples as one PDF:
- A rough 1st draft of a full-length or one-act play they wish to develop further. Or a minimum 15 pages of an incomplete 1st draft.
- A one-page outline or synopsis of the submitted one-act or full-length play.
How to submit your portfolio
- The application for S term 2025/26 will open in September 2025.
- Apply online by selecting DRM428H1/DRA3901H.
- Upload one Word or PDF attachment with the above writing sample and outline/synopsis saved as yourname_428submission or yourname_3901submission.
- At the top of your writing sample please state your name, student number, your e-mail, year of study, and confirm that you have the Pre-Requisites (DRM220Y & DRM328H) OR indicate that you are a CDTPS Graduate student.
- Address the letter to "CDTPS Selection Committee" and remember to include your full name in the letter.
Deadline
The DRM428H1/DRA3901H Deadline is November 10, 2025.