DRM200Y1 Performance

Students are eligible to apply for an audition into DRM200Y1 Performance I for the 2024/25 session 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: Letter of Introduction, Audition, Interview and Acceptance into the University of Toronto, St. George campus

Audition Information 

The first round of in-person auditons is now closed.

The second round of online auditions is now open with a deadline of August 1, 2024. 

How to apply for DRM200Y1 2024/25 first 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 page letter of introduction. 
  • Auditions will be held in April (TBD) 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 10, 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.

Your Letter of Introduction should include:

  • Your year of study in 2024-25, and how this course fits into your course requirements.
  • Include if you are a Drama Minor, Major or Specialist or if you intend to be a Minor, Major, Specialist.  
  • Describe the most recent experience of being a director, an actor, a designer, a technician or a producer, at your school, or with a community theatre group.  
  • Name a production you saw in the last twelve months that impressed you.
  • If you have not had access to a live production speak to a play that you have read or something performance-based that impressed you. 
  • If you have not had this experience directly speak to why you are interested in taking this course. 
  • What would you hope to discover by studying performance?  
  • Address the letter to "CDTPS Selection Committee" and remember to include your full name in the letter.
  • Upload your letter by March 10, 2024.

How to apply for DRM200Y1 2024/25 second round online auditions:

  • Register for a Drama Centre Student Profile in order to complete the online application form when it opens in May.
  • Upload a photograph of yourself (The photo does not need be of professional headshot quality).
  • Upload a 1 page letter of introduction (see details above) August 1, 2024.
  • Please review the 2024/25 DRM200Y August Audition Video Submission Guidelines.
  • Upload your Audition Video to Dropbox by August 1, 2024 - see video examples below.
  • By August 5, you will receive an email with your Zoom or in-person interview time.
  • A 15-minute interview will be held on August 13, 2024.

Please Note:

  • 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 first round students will be notified by May 1st by the Drama Centre and enrolled by July 30th. Second round students will be notified by August 26th.
  • 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: