Schedule

Session 1 Classes (JAN/FEB 2026) – Early-bird Deadline (for all offerings except Grant Writing Workshops and Theatre Scene Study)Tuesday Dec 30 @11:59pm EST
Session 1 Scene Study Final Application Deadline Friday Jan 2 @11:59pm EST
Session 1 Theatre Scene Study Early-bird DeadlineThursday Feb 19 @11:59pm EST
Session 1 Theatre Scene Study Final Deadline Sunday Feb 22 @11:59pm EST
Session 1 Grant Writing Workshops – Early-bird Deadline2 weeks before the 1st class
Session 1 officially begins Jan 12 and ends March 8

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John Gordon’s

(Master Class)

On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 1 JAN/FEB 2026

Mondays: 6:00-10:00pm

Jan 12 – March 2 (no class on Jan 26 + Family Day Feb 16)

Fee for 6-week Scene Study: $475 inc. HST (early-bird $425)

  • The MASTER LEVEL class is for actors who are working regularly in film and television and theatre or who have studied with John for at least two terms. *

Type of Class: APPLICATION

John Gordon’s

On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 1 JAN/FEB 2026

Fee for 6-week Scene Study: $475 inc. HST (early-bird $425)

Wednesdays: 6:00 – 10:00pm

Jan 14 – Feb 25 (no class Feb 18)

or

Thursdays: 12:00-4:00pm

Jan 15 – Feb 26 (no class Feb 19)

Type of Class: APPLICATION

*** First-time Auditor’s Discount – if you are a first time student at The Dirt AND you have audited JG’s class in the last 3 months, you may take an additional $25 off either the early-bird rate or regular rate * click here for more info ***

John Gordon’s

(New Student Class)

On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 1 January 2026

Date: Tuesdays: 2:00-5:00pm

Jan 13-27, 2026 (3 weeks)

Fee for 3-week Class: $325 inc. HST (early-bird $300)

  • The class is for actors who are new to acting – no prior experience is necessary.

Type of Class: APPLICATION

John Gordon’s

Theatre Scene Study (Weekend Intensive)

Saturday + Sunday: 12-5pm (both days)

March 7-8, 2026

Fee for Weekend Intensive: $325 inc. HST (early-bird $300)

Type of Class: APPLICATION

Shaun McComb’s

On-Camera Scene Study – 3 options in Session 1 JAN/FEB 2026

Tuesdays: 6:00-10:00pm
Jan 13 – Feb 17

OR


Wednesdays: 12:00-4:00pm

Jan 14 – Feb 18

OR

Fridays: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Jan 16 – Feb 20

Fee for 6-week Scene Study: $475 inc. HST (early-bird $425)

Type of Class: APPLICATION

*** First-time Auditor’s Discount – if you are a first time student at The Dirt AND you have audited Shaun’s class in the last 3 months, you may take an additional $25 off either the early-bird rate or regular rate * click here for more info **

Victoria Urquhart’s Grant Writing 101 Introduction Workshop

Session 1: 2 OPTIONS

Session 1 ONLINE:
Thursdays – Jan 15 + Jan 22 (4-6PM)

OR

Session 2 ONLINE:

Saturdays – Jan 31 + Feb 7 (12-2PM)

Free-Access Clinics (ONLINE) you can choose one:

  • ONLINE: SUNDAY JAN 25 12-3PM
  • ONLINE: SUNDAY FEB 1, 12-3PM
  • ONLINE: TUESDAY FEB 3, 3-6PM
  • ONLINE: SUNDAY FEB 15, 12-3PM

Fee: $175 – HST exempt (early-bird $150- 2 weeks before the 1st class)

Type of Class: OPEN

Victoria Urquhart’s Perfect Pitch Series: Perfecting your Grant Proposal Budget

** not offered in Session 5


Fee: $175 hst exempt (early-bird $150 – 2 weeks before the 1st class)

Type of Class: OPEN

Click here to register!