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 DeadlineSunday 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
Session 2 Classes (MARCH/APRIL 2026) – Early-bird Deadline (for all offerings except Grant Writing Workshops)Sunday March 1 @11:59pm EST
Session 2 Scene Study Final Application Deadline Wednesday March 4 @11:59pm EST
Session 2 Grant Writing Workshops – Early-bird Deadline2 weeks before the 1st class
Session 2 officially begins March 16 and ends May 4

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John Gordon’s

(Master Class)

On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 2 MARCH/APRIL 2026

Mondays: 6:00-10:00pm

March 16 – April 27 (no class on April 6)

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 2 MARCH/APRIIL 2026

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

Wednesdays: 6:00 – 10:00pm

March 18 – April 29 (no class April 22)

or

Thursdays: 12:00-4:00pm

March 19 – April 30 (no class April 23)

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 2 March 2026

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

March 17-31, 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 2 MARCH/APRIL 2026

Tuesdays: 6:00-10:00pm
March 17 – April 21

OR


Wednesdays: 12:00-4:00pm

March 18 – April 22

OR

Saturdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm

March 21 – April 25

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 2: 2 OPTIONS

Session 1 ONLINE:
Thursdays – March 19 + 26 (4-6PM)

OR

Session 2 ONLINE:

Saturdays – April 11 + 18 (12-2PM)

Session 1: ONLINE:
INTRODUCTION CLASS:

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

  • ONLINE: SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 1-4PM
  • ONLINE: SUNDAY APRIL 5TH 1-4PM
  • ONLINE: TUESDAY APRIL 21ST 3-6PM
  • ONLINE: TUESDAY APRIL 28TH 3-6PM

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

Type of Class: OPEN

Click here to register!