THE DIRT UNDERNEATH ACTORS' SPACE

At The Dirt John Gordon dishes out some of the most impeccable, insightful, deep-diving, bang-on direction I have witnessed in my 20 years in this business. His workshop that paired working screenwriters (the people running and casting tv shows) with his own acting students was brilliant, invigorating and instructive for both writers and actors. An initiative that points to why John is one of the most exciting acting teachers out there – he’s thinking outside the box, constantly changing up his pedagogy and he works in the very trenches his students go into every day.

Credits: (Writer/Consulting Producer), Being Erica (Writer/Co-Producer), LA Complex (Consultant)

John creates the kind of environment for his classes that I used to dream of. It’s a safe space for experimentation, risk-taking, and growth, all while knowing that your artistic journey is being seen and respected. John’s exceptional ability to collaborate and guide scene selection enables students to focus on and explore the most challenging or exciting aspects of their work.

Every session I had with John left me feeling increasingly at ease and self-assured in my craft, which in turn bolstered my confidence on set and during auditions. John’s passion for the craft and the profession is not only evident but also infectious, inspiring me to approach my relationship to the work with the same level of energy and enthusiasm.

Credits: (Canadian Screen Award winner: Best Actor TV Movie, Priscilla, See, Star Trek: Discovery)