Schedule
| Session 5 Classes (SEPT/OCT 2026) – Early-bird Deadline (for all offerings except Grant Writing Workshops) | Monday Aug 31 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 5 Scene Study Application Deadline | Thursday Sept 3 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 5 begins September 14 and ends October 26 |
| Session 6 Classes (NOV/DEC 2026) – On-Camera Scene Study and Grant Writing 101 Early-bird Deadline | Monday Oct 26 @11:59pm EST |
| Session 5 Scene Study Application Deadline | Thursday Oct 29 @11:59pm EST |
| Theatre Scene Study – Early-bird Deadline | Thursday Oct 22 @11:59pm EST |
| Theatre Scene Study – Application Deadline | Sunday Oct 25 @11:59pm EST |
| Grant Writing 101 Deadline | 2 weeks before the first session day |
| Session 6 begins November 9 and ends December 19 |
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John Gordon’s
(Master Class)
On-Camera Scene Study: SESSION 6, NOV/DEC 2026
Mondays: 6:00-10:00pm
Nov 9 – Dec 14, 2026
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: 2 OPTIONS in SESSION 6, NOV/DEC 2026
Fee for 6-week Scene Study: $475 inc. HST (early-bird $425)
Wednesdays: 6:00-10:00pm
Nov 11 – Dec 16, 2026
OR
Thursdays: 12:00-4:00pm
Nov 12 – Dec 17, 2026
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 6, NOVEMBER 2026
Date: Tuesdays: 2-5pm
Nov 10-24, 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 – 5 options in Session 6, NOV/DEC 2026
Tuesdays: 6:00-9:00pm
Nov 10 – Dec 15
OR
Wednesdays: 12:00-3:00pm
Nov 11 – Dec 16
OR
Thursdays: 6:00-9:00pm
Nov 12 – Dec 17
OR
Fridays : 12:00 – 3:00pm
Nov 13 – Dec 18
OR
Saturdays : 12:00 – 3:00pm
Nov 14 – Dec 19
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 6:
Session 1 ONLINE:
THURSDAYS Nov 19 and Nov 26 (4-6pm)
Free-Access Clinics (ONLINE) you can choose one:
Dec 3: 4-7pm
Dec 6: 12-3pm
Fee: $175 – HST exempt (early-bird $150- 2 weeks before the 1st class)
Type of Class: OPEN
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