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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Four-year BFA built on combined techniques across theatre, film, television, motion capture, and commercial voice-over

First-year foundations in voice, body, scene study, and performance history before advanced studio work

Annual productions led by acclaimed guest directors including Andrea Donaldson and Nina Lee Aquino

Performance & Productions

50-plus-year acting program (the Theatre School was founded in 1971) staging public productions in the Performance Studio Theatre and the historic Creative School Chrysalis

Notable Alumni

Eric McCormack — Will Truman on Will & Grace; star of Travelers and Perception

Shay Mitchell — Emily Fields on Pretty Little Liars; You and Dollface

Sonja Smits — Street Legal, Traders, and David Cronenberg's Videodrome

Philip Akin — the school's first acting graduate (1975) and longtime Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre, Canada's leading Black theatre company

Professional Development

Industry pipeline to Canadian Stage, the Stratford Festival, the National Arts Centre, Tarragon Theatre, and CBC

Facilities

Purpose-built School of Performance home with two sprung-floor dance studios, a multi-purpose acting studio, a 75-seat black box theatre, and lighting/sound labs

Location

Downtown Toronto, one of the largest theatre markets in North America, with mentorships and audition connections to working professionals

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

40.7K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$7,542

Canadian students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

CA$38,733

international students · 2026-2027

Undergraduate · torontomu.ca

Program info updated Sep 30, 2:46 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BFA built on combined techniques across theatre, film, television, motion capture, and commercial voice-over

First-year foundations in voice, body, scene study, and performance history before advanced studio work

Annual productions led by acclaimed guest directors including Andrea Donaldson and Nina Lee Aquino

Performance & Productions

50-plus-year acting program (the Theatre School was founded in 1971) staging public productions in the Performance Studio Theatre and the historic Creative School Chrysalis

Notable Alumni

Eric McCormack — Will Truman on Will & Grace; star of Travelers and Perception

Shay Mitchell — Emily Fields on Pretty Little Liars; You and Dollface

Sonja Smits — Street Legal, Traders, and David Cronenberg's Videodrome

Philip Akin — the school's first acting graduate (1975) and longtime Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre, Canada's leading Black theatre company

Professional Development

Industry pipeline to Canadian Stage, the Stratford Festival, the National Arts Centre, Tarragon Theatre, and CBC

Facilities

Purpose-built School of Performance home with two sprung-floor dance studios, a multi-purpose acting studio, a 75-seat black box theatre, and lighting/sound labs

Location

Downtown Toronto, one of the largest theatre markets in North America, with mentorships and audition connections to working professionals

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year BFA built on combined techniques across theatre, film, television, motion capture, and commercial voice-over

First-year foundations in voice, body, scene study, and performance history before advanced studio work

Annual productions led by acclaimed guest directors including Andrea Donaldson and Nina Lee Aquino

Performance & Productions

50-plus-year acting program (the Theatre School was founded in 1971) staging public productions in the Performance Studio Theatre and the historic Creative School Chrysalis

Notable Alumni

Eric McCormack — Will Truman on Will & Grace; star of Travelers and Perception

Shay Mitchell — Emily Fields on Pretty Little Liars; You and Dollface

Sonja Smits — Street Legal, Traders, and David Cronenberg's Videodrome

Philip Akin — the school's first acting graduate (1975) and longtime Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre, Canada's leading Black theatre company

Professional Development

Industry pipeline to Canadian Stage, the Stratford Festival, the National Arts Centre, Tarragon Theatre, and CBC

Facilities

Purpose-built School of Performance home with two sprung-floor dance studios, a multi-purpose acting studio, a 75-seat black box theatre, and lighting/sound labs

Location

Downtown Toronto, one of the largest theatre markets in North America, with mentorships and audition connections to working professionals

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

OUAC Fee

CA$156

Deadline

OUACFeb 1, 2027

Application Dates · torontomu.ca

Program AppApplication

Fee

Assessment Fee

CA$50

Deadline

Non-Academic RequirementsFeb 1, 2027

Acting · torontomu.ca

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Two Monologues in One Video

Submit one private YouTube, Vimeo, or personal-site link without a password

Include Speech A, Speech B, and the 1-minute personal video in one video

Introduce each speech with full name, pronouns if safe, hometown, age, last school attended, play title, playwright, and character name

Speech A - Poetic Monologue, 2 Min Max

Use a poetic piece with heightened language; English translations are acceptable

No restriction on time period, culture, or form if the text is poetic

Choose language for sound and suggestive power rather than naturalistic speech

Speech B - Contemporary Monologue, 2 Min Max

Naturalistic/contemporary piece written after 1960

Should clearly contrast with Speech A

Wildcard / Special Skill

1-minute personal video about something (other than acting) you are passionate about — consider why it is important to you and how it brings you joy

Record it as part of your single audition video, after Speech A and Speech B

Examples: a snippet of a song you love, a rant about something you care about, a painting you made, a tour of your kitchen

Additional Materials

Photo

Recent 8x10 photograph, saved as PDF

Written Statements (4 Total, 350 Words Each Max)

All 4 statements typed in English, saved in one PDF

Tell us about who you are — how would family, friends, and community describe you?

Why have you decided to become an actor and why is performing necessary today?

What is the most important aspect of working in a group?

Describe how you responded to a problem or unfamiliar situation — what happened and what did you learn?

Video Specifications

Format

One single video (max 5 minutes total) including Speech A, Speech B, and 1-minute personal video

Upload to YouTube or Vimeo (private link, no password)

Submit the link in a PDF via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal

Framing

Speech A (Poetic): Full shot — refrain from close-ups

Speech B (Contemporary): Full or medium shot

If possible, choose a wide-open space you can move around in

Neutral background recommended

Lighting & Sound

Ensure your face is well-lit with no stark contrast or dark shadows

Check your recording to make sure you can be heard clearly

Important

Panel may stop watching if video exceeds 5 minutes

Acting · torontomu.ca

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Callback Materials

Select applicants may be asked to repeat Speech B

Faculty may also request a new speech and/or a memorized short scene

Acting · torontomu.ca

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit all non-academic materials via the ChooseTMU Applicant Portal

Non-academic requirements due February 1, 2027 or 10 business days from application submission, whichever is later

Important Notes

$50 CAD non-academic assessment fee (in addition to OUAC application fee)

Must be paid before submission is reviewed

What's The Process

Round 1 — Video Audition

Speech A, Speech B, and the personal video are assessed from the one video you submit

Only applicants selected from Round 1 are invited to a callback

Round 2 — Callback (March–April)

Select applicants are invited by email; the callback takes place on campus with other applicants

Expect to repeat Speech B, and possibly perform a new speech and/or a memorized short scene

The day also includes classes/workshops, group and ensemble performance-creation work, and a campus tour

Dress in athletic wear for movement and plan to stay the entire day

A short interview may be requested after the callback (6–8 p.m.); applicants are notified at the end of the callback day

Out-of-province applicants can arrange an online callback on Google Meet or Zoom

Scholarship Info

TMU awards more than $20M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries throughout all years of study

Visit torontomu.ca/admissions/scholarships-awards for available opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

40.7K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition & fees

CA$7,542

Canadian students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

CA$38,733

international students · 2026-2027

Undergraduate · torontomu.ca

Training

Four-year BFA built on combined techniques across theatre, film, television, motion capture, and commercial voice-over

First-year foundations in voice, body, scene study, and performance history before advanced studio work

Annual productions led by acclaimed guest directors including Andrea Donaldson and Nina Lee Aquino

Performance & Productions

50-plus-year acting program (the Theatre School was founded in 1971) staging public productions in the Performance Studio Theatre and the historic Creative School Chrysalis

Notable Alumni

Eric McCormack — Will Truman on Will & Grace; star of Travelers and Perception

Shay Mitchell — Emily Fields on Pretty Little Liars; You and Dollface

Sonja Smits — Street Legal, Traders, and David Cronenberg's Videodrome

Philip Akin — the school's first acting graduate (1975) and longtime Artistic Director of Obsidian Theatre, Canada's leading Black theatre company

Professional Development

Industry pipeline to Canadian Stage, the Stratford Festival, the National Arts Centre, Tarragon Theatre, and CBC

Facilities

Purpose-built School of Performance home with two sprung-floor dance studios, a multi-purpose acting studio, a 75-seat black box theatre, and lighting/sound labs

Location

Downtown Toronto, one of the largest theatre markets in North America, with mentorships and audition connections to working professionals

Updated Sep 30, 2:46 PM

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