Important changes are coming to the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program offered by the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College.
Since late last year, Sheridan has been going through organizational changes and efficiency reviews. More recently, Sheridan shared with UTM that it is phasing out its portion of the Theatre and Drama Studies joint program effective Fall 2026.
What this means for prospective students
UTM remains committed to providing one of the country's leading drama programs. We have designed a new version of the program that will be delivered exclusively at UTM and will admit its first students as the class of 2026, with auditions taking place in February and March 2026. A new website describes the program in detail.
What this means for current students
Current students will be supported through this transition and have the opportunity to graduate from the joint program offered by UTM and Sheridan. The joint program will continue with the same studio hours and production related experiences for current students to ensure their success.
We’re extremely proud of what UTM and Sheridan have achieved together over the past 35 years, and are looking forward to what’s ahead for this distinctive and unique program. Please reach to Professor Holger Syme, Associate Chair of Drama and Director of Drama Studies by emailing holger.syme@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do these changes impact current students?
- Current students will be supported through this transition and have the opportunity to graduate from the joint program offered by UTM and Sheridan. The joint program will continue with the same studio hours and production related experiences for current students to ensure their success.
- Please connect with your academic advisor if you have questions.
2. How do these changes impact prospective students?
- TDS will be a program taught exclusively at UTM for students admitted in the 2026/27 academic year and beyond. We remain fully committed to maintaining the program's established intensity of practical training while continuing to allow our students to engage with the most up-to-date research and scholarship on the history and theory of theatre and performance.
3. What changes will happen to the program? What will take the place of the joint program?
- No changes will occur for current students.
- The university is committed to maintaining TDS as one of the country’s leading drama programs. The new, UTM-only version of the program was launched in October 2025; details and an in-depth FAQ can be found on the TDS website.
4. Who can I reach out to if I have further questions?
- Please reach out to Professor Holger Syme, Associate Chair of Drama and Director of Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies by emailing holger.syme@utoronto.ca.