Shaheen Vaaz

TA271 · THEA100 · TA100 · TH271 · THEATER240 · TH270 · TA240 · P0725 · TA273 · TA230 · PO3 · TA270 · THEATER270 · THEATER230 · THEATER100 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 93.75%
Difficulty: 2.7

The decision

and real growth; skip if you want to coast.

Best fit · Effort For RewardInspirational mentorPushes serious actorsGolden feedbackSafe but demandingHilarious and caring

Students call her a life-changing acting coach who creates a safe space while still pushing hard.
Most earn As if they show up, memorize, and ; slackers get called out.
and intense; online intro sections stay fun with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most students report As when they participate, memorize lines, and ; minimal-effort coasting is not rewarded.

Both formats report high As; online intro work is .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is approachable and fun, but emotional risk, memorization, and performance push make it more than a free ride.

Online theory and intro sections feel easier; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Nearly and warn that skipping or phones will tank you.

Online summer TA100 sometimes lists attendance optional; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

Overwhelming chorus of as an actor and person, with only rare lukewarm outliers.

Recommendation is strong in both formats; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades skew heavily to A/A+ when work is done; a but fairness dominates.

Format shift

Online comments stress clear criteria; .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Scene partner work, monologues, journals, and play reviews add steady practice without drowning students in busywork.

Format shift

Online has more written assignments; in-person centers rehearsal and live performance.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students repeatedly call her the : warm, honest, skilled, and invested in careers.

Format shift

Excellence holds online and in person; studio mentoring is the standout.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grading centers on scenes, monologues, participation, group projects, and practice rather than pure sit-down exams.

Format shift

TA100-style lecture sections add tests with review; advanced classes stay performance-based.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Studio and advanced acting classes are mentor-level experiences with monologues, scenes, voice work, and .

Main concern

; public critique can feel embarrassing if you are unprepared.

What students said

“Shaheen is honestly one of the .”
THEATER270

“True coach, mentor and teacher she has made this department as strong as it is and cares about us”
TA273

“ had her gifts. .”
TA230

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online sections (TA100, THEATER100/230/270) are clear, fun, and and manageable assignments.

Main concern

Still expects investment and participation; not a pure zero-effort free A.

What students said

“I took this class for summer online and and a lot of but I did feel like I learned a lot”
TA100

“What a wonderful Professor! I learned so much in her class and really appreciated all the . The and fun.”
THEATER100

“ well as she wants you to succeed.”
TA270

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mainly live performance and feedback; intro sections review tests but .

Performance-based assessmentClass feedback on scenesSome reviewed tests in intro coursesParticipation heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person work is monologues, scenes, and public class feedback; TA100 mentions tests with pre-test review.

Monologues and scenesPublic peer feedbackOptional textbook rarely usedTest review in intro

“You do a ton of monologues and scenes and and that of the class.”
TA273

“ .”
TA100

Online

Online reviews emphasize fun assignments, discussions, and .

Online assignmentsClear grading criteriaParticipation and group projects

“clear and a lot of but I did feel like I learned a lot”
TA100

“The and fun. I learned about so many aspects of the theater.”
THEATER100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Shaheen is honestly one of the . She will try above all else to make you a better actor.”
Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews spanning a , and growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Professor Shaheen is truly incredible at bringing out the . and direct”

👍

95/100

“ classes.”

📈 Growth Over Coasting

82/100

“Her class is easy and you will learn a lot, just put in minimal effort you will not just pass but pass with an A”

❤️ Character and Care

94/100

“She creates a safe environment and is nurturing while still pushing us to be better.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

True coach, mentor and teacher
She's also funny and enjoys her job, you can tell

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

if you're a serious actor and want to get better, this is the class for you
Don't wear a cap or look at your cell phone in class
You won't learn how to act in this class but you can perform a lot

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Most. Awesome. Ever. I love her.
Props to Prof Shaheen, she puts her students first
she made this department as strong as it is and cares about us

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

43 detailed reviews spanning 2015-2025 with consistent themes of , and high grades provide strong reliability.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 11 · A 21

B range

B 1

C range

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F

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No letter grade reported

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 x x

📈 Growth Over Coasting

❤️ Character and Care

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

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D range

F

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and real growth; skip if you want to coast.

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