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The Dirt Underneath Actors' Space Film + theatre scene study classes & private coaching available with John Gordon. John taught for 9

John taught for 9 yrs at ProActorsLab & 2 yrs at Equity Showcase.

10/11/2026

🎬 TUNE IN NOW!

The career. The challenges. The breakthroughs. The motherhood journey.

Check out this clip from the latest instalment of our ON DECK Speaker Series, featuring the incredible Kira Guloien!

In this candid and compelling conversation, Kira opens up about navigating the highs and lows of her career, overcoming obstacles both internal and external, finding a grounding force at The Dirt Underneath, and how motherhood has changed everything.

Hosted by Cynthia Chan, this is an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding your footing in an ever-changing industry.

🎥 link in BIO to WATCH NOW! You won’t want to miss this one.

Image by: calyssa lorraine

Here’s a condensed version designed to stay under 2,200 characters while keeping the deadlines prominent.🎬 SESSION 6 — N...
10/01/2026

Here’s a condensed version designed to stay under 2,200 characters while keeping the deadlines prominent.
🎬 SESSION 6 — NOV/DEC 2026
Finish 2026 working your craft at The Dirt Underneath! Session 6 runs Nov 9–Dec 19 with On-Camera Scene Study, a Theatre Intensive and Grant Writing 101.
⏰ IMPORTANT DEADLINES
🎭 Theatre Scene Study Intensive
Early Bird: Oct 22 @ 11:59 PM EST
Apply by: Oct 25 @ 11:59 PM EST
🎬 Session 6 On-Camera Scene Study
Early Bird: Oct 26 @ 11:59 PM EST
Apply by: Oct 29 @ 11:59 PM EST
✍️ Grant Writing 101
Early Bird: 2 weeks before the first class
JOHN GORDON
🎬 Master On-Camera Scene Study
Mondays 6–10 PM | Nov 9–Dec 14
$475 incl. HST | Early Bird $425
For working actors or those who have studied with John for 2+ terms.
🎬 On-Camera Scene Study
Wednesdays 6–10 PM | Nov 11–Dec 16
OR Thursdays 12–4 PM | Nov 12–Dec 17
$475 incl. HST | Early Bird $425
🎬 New Student On-Camera
Tuesdays 2–5 PM | Nov 10–24
No experience needed.
$325 incl. HST | Early Bird $300
🎭 Theatre Scene Study Weekend Intensive
Nov 7–8 | 12–5 PM
$325 incl. HST | Early Bird $300
SHAUN McCOMB — ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY
Choose from 5 options:
Tues 6–9 PM | Wed 12–3 PM | Thurs 6–9 PM | Fri 12–3 PM | Sat 12–3 PM
Nov 10–Dec 19 (dates vary by class)
$475 | Early Bird $425
⭐ New to The Dirt? If you’ve audited John or Shaun’s class within the past 3 months, receive an additional $25 off.
VICTORIA URQUHART — GRANT WRITING 101
Online: Nov 19 & 26 | 4–6 PM
FREE Clinics: Dec 3 | 4–7 PM & Dec 6 | 12–3 PM
$175 HST exempt | Early Bird $150
OPEN registration — no application required.
Most classes require an application. Apply early to secure your preferred class time and early-bird pricing!

🎬 SESSION 6 — NOV/DEC 2026Finish 2026 working your craft at The Dirt! Session 6 runs Nov 9–Dec 19 with On-Camera Scene S...
10/01/2026

🎬 SESSION 6 — NOV/DEC 2026
Finish 2026 working your craft at The Dirt! Session 6 runs Nov 9–Dec 19 with On-Camera Scene Study, a Theatre Intensive and Grant Writing 101.
⏰ IMPORTANT DEADLINES
🎭 Theatre Scene Study Intensive
Early Bird: Oct 22 @ 11:59 PM EST
Apply by: Oct 25 @ 11:59 PM EST
🎬 Session 6 On-Camera Scene Study
Early Bird: Oct 26 @ 11:59 PM EST
Apply by: Oct 29 @ 11:59 PM EST
✍️ Grant Writing 101
Early Bird: 2 weeks before the first class
JOHN GORDON
🎬 Master On-Camera Scene Study
Mondays 6–10 PM | Nov 9–Dec 14
$475 incl. HST | Early Bird $425
For working actors or those who have studied with John for 2+ terms.
🎬 On-Camera Scene Study
Wednesdays 6–10 PM | Nov 11–Dec 16
OR Thursdays 12–4 PM | Nov 12–Dec 17
$475 incl. HST | Early Bird $425
🎬 New Student On-Camera
Tuesdays 2–5 PM | Nov 10–24
No experience needed.
$325 incl. HST | Early Bird $300
🎭 Theatre Scene Study Weekend Intensive
Nov 7–8 | 12–5 PM
$325 incl. HST | Early Bird $300
SHAUN McCOMB — ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY
Choose from 5 options:
Tues 6–9 PM | Wed 12–3 PM | Thurs 6–9 PM | Fri 12–3 PM | Sat 12–3 PM
Nov 10–Dec 19 (dates vary by class)
$475 | Early Bird $425
⭐ New to The Dirt? If you’ve audited John or Shaun’s class within the past 3 months, receive an additional $25 off.
VICTORIA URQUHART — GRANT WRITING 101
Online: Nov 19 & 26 | 4–6 PM
FREE Clinics: Dec 3 | 4–7 PM & Dec 6 | 12–3 PM
$175 HST exempt | Early Bird $150
OPEN registration — no application required.
Most classes require an application. Apply early to secure your preferred class time and early-bird pricing!

In this two-day intensive, students are paired with a scene partner and assigned a theatre scene by a well-regarded play...
09/29/2026

In this two-day intensive, students are paired with a scene partner and assigned a theatre scene by a well-regarded playwright. They’ll work on the same scene throughout the weekend, allowing time to dig deeper into the text, the character and the rehearsal process.

Over the two days, students will explore a range of rehearsal approaches, including script analysis, character intention, tactics, rhythm, and getting the work up on its feet.

Students are encouraged to rehearse with their assigned partner a few times before the Intensive so they arrive ready to work, experiment and go deeper.

Maximum 8 students.

Early Bird Deadline: Thursday Oct 22, 11:59pm

Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct 25, 11:59pm

Link in bio to register.

🎬 HEY DIRT COMMUNITY — HAPPY LABOUR DAY!Summer may be winding down, but Session 5 is just getting started.We’ve got a ha...
09/07/2026

🎬 HEY DIRT COMMUNITY — HAPPY LABOUR DAY!

Summer may be winding down, but Session 5 is just getting started.

We’ve got a handful of spots left in our September/October classes at The Dirt Underneath:

🎭 JOHN GORDON
Tuesday Afternoons • 2–5 PM
New Student On-Camera Class
✨ 3-week intensive

🎥 JOHN GORDON
Wednesday Evenings • 6–10 PM
On-Camera Scene Study

🎬 SHAUN McCOMB
Thursday Evenings • 6–9 PM
On-Camera Scene Study

If you’ve been thinking about getting back in the room, this is your sign.

Classes are intimate, the work is rigorous, and spots are limited.

👉 LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER

See you in the room. 🎬

🎬🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL ISN’T JUST FOR KIDS.September is here — and it might be time to get you back in the classroom.Session ...
09/03/2026

🎬🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL ISN’T JUST FOR KIDS.
September is here — and it might be time to get you back in the classroom.
Session 5 at The Dirt Underneath is almost here, with September/October training for actors ready to sharpen their work, take some risks and get back in front of the camera.
🎭 JOHN GORDON
🎬 Master On-Camera Scene Study — Mondays
🎬 On-Camera Scene Study — Wednesdays OR Thursdays
🎬 New Student On-Camera Class — Tuesdays
🎭 Theatre Scene Study Weekend Intensive — Nov 7–8
🎥 SHAUN McCOMB — ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY
🎬 Tuesdays — 6–10 PM
🎬 Wednesdays — 12–4 PM
🎬 Saturdays — 11 AM–3 PM
💰 REGISTRATION
6-week Scene Study — $475
New Student Class — $325
Theatre Intensive — $325
🎟️ NEW TO US?
Audited John or Shaun within the last 3 months? First-time students receive $25 off registration.
New season. New scenes. New challenges.
🍎 Back to school isn’t just for kids. Get back to work.
👉 Register now through the link in our bio.

🚨 LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING 🚨If Session 5 has been sitting in the back of your mind, this is your sign to make a ...
08/31/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING 🚨

If Session 5 has been sitting in the back of your mind, this is your sign to make a move.

Early Bird pricing disappears MONDAY, AUGUST 31 at 11:59 PM.

This September/October, get back in the room, get on camera, and get to work with John Gordon and Shaun McComb at The Dirt Underneath.

🎬 JOHN GORDON
• Master On-Camera Scene Study — Mondays
• On-Camera Scene Study — Wednesdays OR Thursdays
• New Student On-Camera Class — Tuesdays
• Theatre Scene Study Weekend Intensive — Nov 7–8

🎥 SHAUN McCOMB
On-Camera Scene Study
• Tuesdays — 6–10 PM
• Wednesdays — 12–4 PM
• Saturdays — 11 AM–3 PM

💥 REGISTER BY MONDAY & SAVE
6-week Scene Study — $425 (regularly $475)
New Student Class — $300 (regularly $325)
Theatre Intensive — $300 (regularly $325)

👀 AUDITED RECENTLY?
If you’ve audited John or Shaun within the last 3 months and you’re joining us for the first time, take another $25 OFF the Early Bird rate.

No countdown after this one.

⏰ MONDAY, AUGUST 31 • 11:59 PM

👉 Register through the link in our bio.

Here’s a tighter reminder post that puts the deadline front and centre:⏰ EARLY BIRD ENDS MONDAY! ⏰Thinking about joining...
08/28/2026

Here’s a tighter reminder post that puts the deadline front and centre:
⏰ EARLY BIRD ENDS MONDAY! ⏰
Thinking about joining us for Session 5 at The Dirt Underneath? Now’s the time.
🎬 Early Bird registration closes this Monday, August 31 at 11:59 PM!
Save $25–$50 on our September/October classes with John Gordon and Shaun McComb:
🎭 JOHN GORDON
• Master On-Camera Scene Study — Mondays
• On-Camera Scene Study — Wednesdays OR Thursdays
• New Student On-Camera Class — Tuesdays
• Theatre Scene Study Weekend Intensive — Nov 7–8
🎥 SHAUN McCOMB
On-Camera Scene Study:
• Tuesdays — 6–10 PM
• Wednesdays — 12–4 PM
• Saturdays — 11 AM–3 PM
💰 EARLY BIRD RATES
6-week Scene Study: $425 (reg. $475)
New Student Class: $300 (reg. $325)
Theatre Intensive: $300 (reg. $325)
🎟️ FIRST-TIME AUDITOR DISCOUNT
Audited John or Shaun within the last 3 months? First-time students receive an additional $25 off the early-bird rate.
⏳ Deadline: Monday, August 31 at 11:59 PM.
👉 Register now through the link in our bio.

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