Studying Drama at UTM
The department offers two programs focussed on dramatic literature and the history and theory of performance:
- Dramaturgy and Drama Studies (Major)
- Dramaturgy and Drama Studies (Minor)
Both programs include an option to take up to two practical courses on acting (DRE201 and DRE202).
We also offer an intensive Specialist program that combines academic study with full-scale professional actor-training; entry to that program is by audition. This Specialist program was originally offered in collaboration with Sheridan College. Beginning with the 2026/27 academic year, new students will be admitted to a version of the program delivered exclusively at UTM. An in-depth description of this stand-alone program and a detailed FAQ can be found here:
- Theatre and Drama Studies (Specialist) (TDS)
Please consult the Director of Drama and/or the Undergraduate Advisor, RM 5250 Maanjiwe Nendamowinan MN for drama-related courses that can be used to fulfill the requirements for any Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies program.
Learn about our current Drama (DRE) courses!
The focus of Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies at UTM, both curricular and extra-curricular, is the Erindale Studio Theatre and the Multi-Media Studio Theatre or MiST. Erindale Studio Theatre is used for the mainstage season that showcases the work of TDS students in their final year. The MiST is used for teaching, third-year TDS performances, and extra-curricular performances by student associations and clubs, including the English and Drama Student Society.