Major program in Theatre and Performance Major (HBA)

• Take THRA10H3 and THRA11H3. 

• Consider taking some B-level courses, according to your interests.  (Many B-level courses do not have prerequisites.)  

• Apply to the Theatre and Performance program after year 1. 

• Meet with the ACM Program Manager to discuss course enrollment. 

• Visit the CTL Writing Centre to workshop your papers and enhance your writing skills. 

• Visit professors’ office hours, asking how you can make the most of the learning opportunities in each class. 

• A-level courses in TAP will introduce you to new ways of making theatre, to new tools for your growth as a performer, and to performances that will stretch your sense of what theatre can be.   

• Attend workshops and special events when offered. 

• Consider auditioning for, or working backstage on, the program’s annual production (auditions and applications in October). 

• Consider auditioning for, or working backstage on, a student-produced UTSC Drama Society production. 

• Enroll in the ACM Engage! Program, to participate and contribute to the arts beyond your classes. 

• Follow the TAP program, the ACM department, and the UTSC Drama Society on social media, to be sure you get announcements about events and opportunities. 

• Attend the TAP departmental production in March of each year. 

• Attend theatre throughout Toronto. (Note many student discounts, and Soulpepper’s free tickets for young adults.) 

Attending free professional workshops offered by the Department or the program about career developing in/beyond the arts 

If you’re interested in the Combined Degree program (to graduate with a master’s in teaching from OISE), meet with ACM Program Manager to signal your interest. 

• Take B-level courses, across the program’s four areas of focus 

• Consider taking 1-2 THRC-level courses, if possible

• Ensure you’ll meet the prerequisites for the C- and D-level classes you’ll take next year. 

• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree 

• Visit the CTL Writing Centre to workshop your papers and enhance your writing skills. 

• Visit professors’ office hours, asking how you can best develop your academic skills while exploring topics of interest to you 

• B-level classes will broaden and deepen your understanding of theatre-making practices and possibilities. 

• Attend workshops and special events when offered. 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, the program’s annual production (auditions and applications in October). 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, a student-produced Drama Society production. 

• Apply for a Work Study position

• Attend theatre throughout Toronto.  (Note many student discounts, and Soulpepper’s free tickets for young adults.) 

• Attend the TAP departmental production (March) and Drama Society productions. 

If you’re interested in the Combined Degree program (to graduate with a master’s in teaching from OISE), make time for volunteer work with children

• Take remaining courses at B/C-level to meet program requirements. 

• Consider taking D-level courses of interest, noting that these are not usually offered every year.   

• Use Degree Explorer and meet with the ACM Program Manager to gauge progress toward graduation. 

• Visit the CTL Writing Centre to workshop your papers and enhance your writing skills. 

• Visit professors’ office hours, asking how you can make the most of the learning opportunities in each class. 

• C- and D-level classes will challenge you to think critically, collaborate, write with precision, and create original work. 

• Present your work at the annual ACM Research and Creative Practice Symposium  

• Attend workshops and special events when offered. 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, the program’s annual production (auditions and applications in October). 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, a student-produced Drama Society production. 

• Apply for a Work Study position. 

• Consider applying for an ACM IDEAS grant for a collaborative project 

• Apply for an IDEAS grant in the department  

• Attend theatre throughout Toronto.  (Note many student discounts, and Soulpepper’s free tickets for young adults.) 

• Attend the TAP departmental production (March) and Drama Society productions. 

• Seek advice from professors and the AA&CC about possible career paths or special professional development opportunities. 

• If you’re interested, apply for the Combined Degree program (to graduate with a master’s in teaching from OISE). 

• If you’re interested in learning more about graduate school, consider attending the Festival of Original Theatre (FOOT) conference at UTSG (February). 

• Attend the ACM Networking Night  

• Attend the UTSC Professional & Graduate School Fair in September to explore graduate programs, and consider attending Open Houses. 

• Take THRD60H3 

• If your schedule permits, consider taking some theatre classes at UTSG that are not offered at UTSC. 

• Use Degree Explorer and meet with the ACM Program Manager to discuss program completion. 

• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline. 

• Visit the CTL Writing Centre to workshop your papers and enhance your writing skills. 

• C- and D-level classes will challenge you to think critically, collaborate, write with precision, and create original work. 

• Attend workshops and special events when offered. 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, the program’s annual production (auditions and applications in October). 

• Audition for, or work backstage on, a student-produced Drama Society production. 

• Apply for a Work Study position. 

• Consider applying for an ACM IDEAS grant for a collaborative project 

• Apply for an IDEAS grant in the department  

• Attend the ACM Networking Night  

• Attend the UTSC Professional & Graduate School Fair in September to explore graduate programs, and consider attending Open Houses. 

• Attend theatre throughout Toronto.  (Note many student discounts, and Soulpepper’s free tickets for young adults.) 

• Attend Open House sessions held by graduate schools 

• Attend AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May. 

• Sign up for Jobs for Grads to access full-time jobs. 

• Seek advice from professors and the AA&CC about possible career paths, grad school application materials, and deadlines.