2026 CDTPS Graduate Program Open House
When and Where
Description
Thinking About Grad School? Explore our redesigned MA and renowned PhD programs at the Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies (CDTPS), University of Toronto. Join us for our Graduate Open House on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — an online event where you’ll meet faculty, staff and current students, and learn everything you need to know about our programs, funding, admissions, and exciting new facilities. This event will take place in Zoom meetings.
Please register in advance for this event.
Why Choose CDTPS?
At CDTPS, you’ll study at Canada’s top university, located in the heart of Toronto, home to the country’s most vibrant theatre scene. Our graduate programs offer:
- Redesigned MA program, now featuring a Major Research Project stream where students can devise an original artistic work while engaging with arts-based research methods
- A competitive PhD program with exceptional research opportunities
- Guaranteed funding for both domestic and international students
- A welcoming, globe-spanning community of scholars and artists
Discover Our New Spaces
Our newly renovated facilities in the north wing of University College include:
- A contemporary rehearsal studio
- A reconfigurable black box theatre
- Comfortable student lounges and hoteling workspaces
- Ultramodern seminar rooms
- A cutting-edge studio for the BMO Lab for Creative Research in the Arts, Performance, Emerging Technologies and AI
Graduate Student Benefits
As a CDTPS graduate student, you’ll gain access to:
- International standards of research and education in drama, theatre and performance studies
- Inclusive diversity of knowledge(s) and original knowledge production
- Interdisciplinary learning and research opportunities
- Specialized education in performance and technology through the BMO Lab
- Opportunities to lead scholarly and artistic projects supported by the Centre
- Professional development, networking and international exposure
- Strong financial support of research activities in addition to regular funding
- Multiple research and working group opportunities to enrich your graduate experience:
Join Our Graduate Open House
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Format: Online
What to Expect:
- Program overviews (MA & PhD)
- Admissions and funding details
- Teaching assistantships and co-curricular opportunities
- Insights into our new MA stream and facilities
Application Details
- Application portal opens: October 9, 2026
- Deadline to apply: January 13, 2027
- Learn more about our applying to our graduate programs
Tip: Apply early! The admissions committee begins reviewing applications as soon as the portal opens and stops once it closes.
Questions?
Contact us anytime:
- Jill Carter, Associate Director, Graduate – gc.graddrama@utoronto.ca
- Graduate Administrator – graduate.drama@utoronto.ca
We look forward to welcoming you to our Graduate Open House!
Are you interested in meeting with us, but unavailable on November 10, 2026? Please contact graduate.drama@utoronto.ca to book a separate meeting.