The best aspect of the course was the experienced professor who constantly shared engaging stories about his theatre work. Students learned more about theatre than they expected to learn and some of the students found the skil s learned in this course were useful outside of the classroom. The worst aspect of the course was the occasionally excessive and unclear assignments. The course would be improved if it had more structure in terms of grading and what the teacher expected of students. 276 Prospective students should know that this is a great practical course in learning about theatre. Students who want to be successful in the course should give themselves ample time to complete assignments and projects.

Students loved the small class size, which allowed for a dynamic and familiar atmosphere. Students found the professor to be very engaging and helpful in improving their acting skills. Students wished there had been more opportunities to act and receive feedback. Suggestions for improvement included adding more variety to the works studied and rehearsed, as well as creating more opportunities for students to get up and act. Prospective students are advised to be prepared to memorize lines, but are assured that the course is helpful and rewarding for everyone.

Students praised this course for having a knowledgeable instructor who brought real-world experience. Students also appreciated the emphasis on hands-on learning. Students had few issues with the course; only one issue perceived was that lectures could be a little grating. Similarly, students had few suggestions to improve the course. One student wanted greater guidance on techniques discussed in the course and suggested it would be helpful if the course offered students videos they could review at their leisure. Prospective students should know that students found the course didn’t require students to have any experience in theater and that the course gave students a good foundation in technical direction.