Welcome to the Drama Department! We look forward to your audition submission for our department. Auditions will be in the form of a live audition the week of Dec. 7, 2026
Part 1 – Solo Performance
Perform a text that incorporates the use of a prop to help tell the story of the scene. The text must be school- and age-appropriate, as per the TDSB Code of Conduct, and from one of the following:
- A published monologue (one person speaking).
- A published dialogue adapted/presented as a solo performance.
- Film/movie dialogue adapted/presented as a solo performance.
- An excerpt from a story/novel that is written in first person.
- Published Spoken Word.
- An original script written by the applicant.
- Must be a solo performance of your choice. A dialogue must be adapted/presented as a solo performance; no live reader or second performer is part of the live demonstration.
- Do your best to memorize the text to ensure that you are able to stay in character and be fully embodied.
- Bring one or more props of your choice to help tell the story. Props are subject to the TDSB Code of Conduct.
- At the beginning of the performance introduce yourself and identify the source of the text.
Previous training/coaching is not required or expected.
Performance Time
Maximum 2 minutes of artistic performance time.
Setup/administrative activity is outside artistic performance time.
Performance Success Criteria
- I have prepared by rehearsing, making character choices and did my best to memorize the script/text.
- I move and speak purposefully to express my character’s emotions and inner thoughts as they change throughout the text.
- I make my own decisions on how to perform the script/text.
- I made effective use of a prop(s) to help my character tell the story.
Sources
For existing text, identify the title; the author/playwright/creator, if known; and where the text was found. If you perform an original script you wrote, identify it as your own original script.
You may provide a one-page source/reference sheet at the live event OR identify the required source information verbally during the live session.
Live Reflection
As part of your live demonstration, you will participate in a reflection discussion lasting 2 to no more than 3 minutes. Please be prepared to discuss the areas of reflection listed below without the aid of supporting notes. Specific questions will be provided during the live reflection.
- Character and storytelling choices
- Creative process
- Reflection on your performance
Live Reflection Success Criteria
- I describe the steps and stages I took to prepare the performance, including planning, trying out different ideas, and revising.
- I explain my creative choices.
Authenticity
Your artistic choices and live reflection must represent your own thinking. Do not use generative AI to create original application material or prepare your live reflection.
More information:
If you have specific questions about the Drama program, please email the Drama Department Head: michael.laidlaw2@tdsb.on.ca