The graduate program of the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (CDTPS) is an interdisciplinary program that intersects research in the fields of drama, theatre and performance studies including research in dramatic literature, cross-cultural theory and histories of theatre and performance, conceptual and applied models of dramaturgy, and methodologies of practice-based research. Graduating students will be well equipped to pursue doctoral studies, serve as innovative leaders in cultural institutions and the performing arts, or become creative entrepreneurs.
Based on faculty research, we offer support for studies in Canadian theatre; Indigenous and East Asian theatre; dance and physical theatre; popular theatre; cross-cultural communication through performance and media; studies of experimental and avant-garde theatre in North America, Asia, and Europe; early modern theatre and archival studies; queer and feminist performance theory, ethics, and equity in theatre and performance; theatre and globalization; and digital humanities in performance. In addition to courses in the program, students are encouraged to take advantage of cross-listed courses and research opportunities across the humanities, sciences and social sciences. Bilinguality or multilinguality is an asset as well as creative artistic experience and a developed level of digital literacy.
Students entering the Master of Arts (MA) program can choose between three options: the Coursework-Only Option, the Thesis-Based Option, and the Master's Research Project Option. Applicants interested in the part-time MA option should contact the Associate Director (graduate) to obtain specific information prior to application.
MA Program (Coursework-Only Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admissions are selective; possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants must also satisfy the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (CDTPS)'s additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ and with a significant concentration in theatre, drama, performance, and related disciplines.
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Applications are open through April 15 and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Applicants, in particular international applicants, are encouraged to apply early. Contact the Associate Director for further information.
Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), as approved by CDTPS, with no individual course grade below B–, as follows:
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CDTPS may prescribe certain courses in the individual programs of MA students.
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time
MA Program (Thesis-Based Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admissions are selective; possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants must also satisfy the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (CDTPS)'s additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ and with a significant concentration in theatre, drama, performance, and related disciplines.
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Students who wish to pursue the option to write an MA thesis at CDTPS will be required to submit a statement of research as part of their application package. This statement of research is in addition to the statement of interest required of all applicants to the MA program. This statement of research will be 750 to 1,000 words long and include the research question(s) they wish to pursue, a rationale for their research, their positionality as researcher, a brief discussion of research methods, and a brief review of sources they have encountered that are relevant to their research question(s).
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Applications are open through April 15 and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Applicants, in particular international applicants, are encouraged to apply early. Contact the Associate Director for further information.
Completion Requirements
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Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), as approved by CDTPS, with no individual course grade below B–, as follows:
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1.5 FCEs in core courses, including
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1.5 FCEs in electives.
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1.0 FCE: DRA1004Y MA Thesis under the supervision of the course instructor. Students will produce a written document of 15,000 to 20,000 words, excluding endnotes, appendices, and work cited from original research.
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CDTPS may prescribe certain courses in the individual programs of MA students.
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time
MA Program (Master's Research Project Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Admissions are selective; possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants must also satisfy the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies' additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto B+ and with a significant concentration in theatre, drama, performance, and related disciplines.
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Applications are open through April 15 and admission decisions are made on an ongoing basis. Applicants, in particular international applicants, are encouraged to apply early. Contact the Associate Director for further information.
Completion Requirements
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Students must complete a minimum of 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs), as approved by CDTPS, with no individual course grade below B–, as follows:
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2.0 FCEs in core courses, including
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DRA1001H History and Historiography in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies
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DRA1002H Graduate Laboratory in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies
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DRA1003H Introduction to Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies
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DRA1005H Research and Creative Praxis under the supervision of the course instructor. Students will produce an artistic project in the media of their choice, which will be accompanied by an original written document of 7,000 to 8,000 words, excluding endnotes, appendices, and works cited pages
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2.0 FCEs in electives.
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Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time