Schedule
| Session 3 Classes (MAY/JUNE 2026) – Early-bird Deadline (for all offerings except Grant Writing Workshops) | Monday April 27 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 3 Scene Study Application Deadline | Thursday April 30 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 3 Grant Writing Workshops – Early-bird Deadline | 2 weeks before the 1st class |
| Session 3 begins May 11 and ends June 22 |
| Session 4 Classes (JULY/AUG 2026) – Early-bird Deadline (for all offerings except Grant Writing Workshops) | Sunday June 28 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 4 Scene Study Application Deadline | Wednesday July 1 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 4 Grant Writing Workshops – Early-bird Deadline | 2 weeks before the 1st class |
| Session 4 begins July 13 and end August 24 |
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John Gordon’s
(Master Class)
On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 4 JULY/AUGUST 2026
Mondays: 6:00-10:00pm
July 13 – August 24 (no class on August 3 – Simcoe Day)
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 4 JULY/AUGUST 2026
Fee for 6-week Scene Study: $475 inc. HST (early-bird $425)
Tuesdays: 12:00-4:00pm
July 15 – August 18
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 4 JULY 2026
Date: Mondays: 1:30-4:30pm
July 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)
Nov 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 4 JULY/AUGUST 2026
Tuesdays: 6:00-10:00pm
July 14 – August 18
OR
Wednesdays: 12:00-4:00pm
July 15 – August 19
OR
Fridays: 11:00am – 3:00pm
July 17 – August 21
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 3: TWO OPTIONS
Session 1 ONLINE:
Thursday May 28th/June 4th (4-6PM)
OR
Session 2 ONLINE:
Saturday June 13th/June 20th (12-2PM)
Session 1: ONLINE:
INTRODUCTION CLASS:
Free-Access Clinics (ONLINE) you can choose one:
- ONLINE: Thursday June 11th 4-7pm
- ONLINE: Saturday June 27th 12-3pm
Fee: $175 – HST exempt (early-bird $150- 2 weeks before the 1st class)
Type of Class: OPEN