The Dirt Underneath Actors' Space

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.

🎬 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.

⭐️ STUDENT TESTIMONIAL — SHAUN McCOMB’S ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY ⭐️“Shaun began teaching me online during the pandemic, whe...
08/23/2026

⭐️ STUDENT TESTIMONIAL — SHAUN McCOMB’S ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY ⭐️

“Shaun began teaching me online during the pandemic, when I was just starting my acting career and learning all the 101s.

From the beginning, Shaun was incredibly truthful. He didn’t shy away from telling me that if we didn’t work out, it was okay for us to go our separate ways. And right off the bat, if your coach says that, you know you’re not getting scammed anytime soon. 😂

Little did I know, he would end up believing in me more than I believed in myself.

Shaun gave me the strength, skills, tactics and passion to genuinely get better over time. It’s not easy — and he doesn’t make it easy. He teaches you how to critique your own work in a healthy way, so you can keep refining your craft while staying humble.

In less than a year, I’ve done things I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing for several years out. And I can say, without a doubt, I owe so much of that to Shaun.

It’s hard to describe magic.

Sometimes you just have to come see it for yourself.” - Omar Saleh

Shaun McComb’s On-Camera Scene Study

Train. Take risks. Do the work.

🎬 **SESSION 5 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** 🎬September/October 2026 classes at **The Dirt Underneath** are now open for re...
08/09/2026

🎬 **SESSION 5 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!** 🎬

September/October 2026 classes at **The Dirt Underneath** are now open for registration.

🎭 **JOHN GORDON — MASTER CLASS**
On-Camera Scene Study
Mondays • 6–10 PM
Sept 14–Oct 26 *(no class Sept 28)*
6 weeks • $475 HST incl.
**Early Bird: $425**

For actors working regularly in film, TV & theatre, or who have studied with John for at least 2 terms.
**APPLICATION REQUIRED**

🎥 **JOHN GORDON — ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY**
**Wednesdays:** 6–10 PM • Sept 17–Oct 22
**OR**
**Thursdays:** 12–4 PM • Sept 17–Oct 22
6 weeks • $475 HST incl.
**Early Bird: $425**

🎬 **JOHN GORDON — NEW STUDENT CLASS**
On-Camera Scene Study
Tuesdays • 2–5 PM
Sept 15–29 • 3 weeks
$325 HST incl. • **Early Bird: $300**
No prior acting experience necessary.

🎭 **JOHN GORDON — THEATRE SCENE STUDY**
Weekend Intensive
Nov 7–8 • 12–5 PM
$325 HST incl. • **Early Bird: $300**

🎥 **SHAUN McCOMB — ON-CAMERA SCENE STUDY**
Choose from:

Tuesdays • 6–10 PM • Sept 15–Oct 20
Wednesdays • 12–4 PM • Sept 16–Oct 21
Saturdays • 11 AM–3 PM • Sept 19–Oct 24

6 weeks • $475 HST incl.
**Early Bird: $425**

🎟️ **FIRST-TIME AUDITOR DISCOUNT**
First-time students who have audited John or Shaun within the last 3 months receive an additional $25 off the early-bird or regular rate.

📚 Grant Writing 101 is **not offered in Session 5.**

👉 **Registration is now open. Apply through the link in our bio.**

07/24/2026

WANT TO AUDIT A CLASS AT THE DIRT?
It’s free.
We encourage new students to drop in on our On-Camera Scene Study and see how we work.
HOW TO AUDIT:
1. Pick one: Check our schedule and choose a Scene Study class.
2. Email day before: Confirm the exact start time.
John → [email protected]
Shaun → [email protected]
3. Pull up: Arrive 10 mins early. Stay for 10 minutes or the whole class.
📍 636 Pape Ave - entrance off Cavell Ave, behind John’s Video, through the black gate.
Just be a respectful observer - no acting notes please.
Perk: Audit, then apply for Scene Study within 3 months and get an extra $25 OFF your rate. Early-bird or regular.
*No auditors for Movement Classes or Grant Writing Workshops.

Address

636 Pape Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4K3S3

Telephone

4166181121

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