AI Rate Professor

Theater

Brian Sivesind

THEAB2B · THEAB16 · THEAB31 · B20 · B27 · THEAB12A · B2A · B12 · THEB1 · THEAB20 · THEATREB2A · THEATREB1 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
86.84%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want an engaging theater class and can keep up with readings, participation, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilarious lecturesExtra creditParticipation mattersTheater passionWorkload can vary
  • Most students describe him as funny, passionate, caring, and .
  • Grades are usually fair or lenient, with frequent and many A-range outcomes.
  • Some online B20 reviews report heavy work, political comments, and late-work frustration.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is realistic because he offers and , but students still need to attend, participate, read, and finish regular work.

Online evidence is more mixed because B20 students report heavier work, while and fair grading.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

73/100

Theater content is usually approachable and fun, but , and play responses can make some sections feel harder.

In-person reviews usually call the class fun and manageable, while online reviews include more workload complaints.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

because participation and quizzes depend on class engagement.

Both formats include mandatory-attendance reports, though .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students usually recommend him because he makes theater entertaining, gives support, and creates a memorable class experience.

, while online recommendations are positive but include a few strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Most reviews describe fair grading, easy , and many A-range outcomes, though a few online reviews call him tough.

Format shift

, while online B20 reviews include stricter late-work complaints.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Workload ranges from light , and required play responses.

Format shift

Online B20 has the clearest heavy-workload complaints, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly , and ability to make theater enjoyable.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, but online reviews are more polarized by workload and discussion tone.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Grades appear to come from participation, quizzes, readings, papers, play responses, and .

Format shift

Online evidence emphasizes assignments and participation, while , and play attendance.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing humor, , participation, and a lively classroom.

Main concern

Attendance and participation often matter, and some students struggle with Shakespeare or reading-heavy sections.

What students said

“His class is not a stressful elective.”
B20
“If you have a if you don't major theatre DO IT.”
THEAB16

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive but more mixed, with praise for recorded lectures and feedback alongside complaints about heavy B20 workload.

Main concern

Some online students felt overwhelmed by frequent assignments and .

What students said

“His recorded lectures are amazing, and easy to understand and follow.”
THEAB20
“So much work I got super overwhelmed with work and .”
B20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes and easy tests, but they do not clearly prove a .

Weekly QuizzesEasy Tests With Study GuideParticipation-Based WorkPapers And Play Responses

Assessment risk

Varies

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and easy tests with study guides, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or strict proctoring policies.

Weekly QuizzesEasy Tests With Study Guide
“The class is test heavy, but the as he gives a study guide that has everything.”
THEAB12A
“He gives lots of and there is one on each of the weekly quizzes.”
THEAB20

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and participation, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Reading QuizzesParticipation-Based Work
“Read for the of you.”
THEAB20

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you have a if you don't major theatre DO IT.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting recurring themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“His recorded lectures are amazing, and easy to understand and follow.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“ .”

⚖️

78/100

“He gives good which is easy to achieve.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really makes learning about theater fun and he is very respectful.
  • Good, funny, relateable lectures.
  • He makes Shakespeare so easy and the class very enjoyable.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Just do the work (not difficult by any means) and participate in class and you'll do fine.
  • This isn't any easy A professor. He expects and appreciates effort.
  • The class is test heavy, but the as he gives a study guide that has everything.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Workload Concerns

  • So much work I got super overwhelmed with work and .
  • The teacher assigns a lot of work, like requiring you to watch four plays, which can get expensive.
  • Lots of reading and sents last minute work to read.

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 42 reviews across many years and both formats, with consistent praise but some recent online disagreement.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 52

Course coverage

THEAB2015 reviews
B207 reviews
THEATREB15 reviews
THEAB12A4 reviews
B2A2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 7 · A 14 · A- 2

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Rather not say 1