Nico A. Guilak

THEATER271 · THEATRE100 · TH100 · THTR100 · THEATER270 · THEAT100 · THEAT270 · THEATER100 · THEATRE101 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 63/100
RMP rating: 3.7/5
Take again: 64.29%
Difficulty: 2.7

The decision

if you want a fun, high-energy intro to theater and can handle a busy performance-heavy load; skip if you need a light GE or .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate & HilariousHeavy Performance WorkloadMandatory ParticipationMessy but MemorableGroup Play Intensive

Extremely passionate and funny, but and hard to pin down on grades.
monologues, 10-min group plays, chapter tests, and .
Attendance and real effort matter; late work is punished and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

As are common if you do the , and group play, but late work zeros and .

Online reviews show more late-work and busy-work friction; pass with effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Concepts are intro-level, but volume of , and rehearsals keeps the course from feeling light.

Online 8-week formats feel busier; and group logistics.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and warn that skipping hurts participation and grades.

Both formats emphasize showing up; online still expects timely submissions and live monologue work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

Students who like theater and can manage the load love him; schedule- and .

In-person praise is warmer; online recommendation is more mixed due to workload and .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Some call tests easy and ; others report tough late-work zeros and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention zeros for late scripts more often.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Expect chapter tests, long scripts, monologues, weekly group play rehearsals, and .

Format shift

Online 8-week terms pack the same projects into less time.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Hilarious, passionate lectures that win fans, tempered by disorganization and uneven clarity.

Format shift

; online delivery is more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of , and short written responses.

Format shift

Online still uses Canvas monologue and script submissions.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students praise his passion and humor but , and costly play tickets.

Main concern

Outside-class group rehearsals and and budgets.

What students said

“Literally the ! His class is so easy, its honestly your fault if you dont pass.”
THEAT100

“I don't recommend this professor unless you have a flexible schedule. He makes all of us do a outside of class”
THEATER100

“HE TELLS YOU FROM THE BEGINNING,ITS A CLASS WITH ALOT OF WORK REQUIRED.”
THEAT100

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online versions still demand scripts, monologues, and busy work; clarity and late-work .

Main concern

Strict late-work zero policy and .

What students said

“I turned in my 10-12 page script late and got a 0.”
THEAT100

“Was an 8week online class, That is why i think it was a lot of work although we did not have a midterm.”
THEATRE100

“This class was really easy online, but . However for an 8-week Honor course it was relatively easy. Just a ton (and I mean a ton) of busy work.”
THEAT100

Exam style

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Tests track textbook material while and a .

Chapter Tests From BookMonologue MidtermGroup Play FinalLive Performance Components

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a 10-minute group play.

In-Person Monologue10-Minute Group PlayChapter Tests

“Tests are super easy (yes u have to read the book) and part of the top of the performance.”
THEAT100

“No tests, no homework, only watch 2 plays (or more for ) monologue for midterm pretty easy & 10 minute scene for ”
THEAT270

Online

Online terms still require memorized monologues submitted or performed live plus substantial written scripts.

Canvas Monologue Submit10-Page ScriptWeekly Zoom Videos

“We had to write a 10 page play, Memorize a assigned monologue, record and .”
THEATRE100

“we were suppose to have a . But he later on, changed it to a live monologue.”
THEAT100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Literally the ! His class is so easy, its honestly your fault if you dont pass.”
Voice snapshots generated from 28 reviews (5 online, 23 in person), highlighting passion, workload, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎭 Teaching Passion

70/100

“Extremely passionate, pushes/ makes the shyest people feel good about themselves.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“HE TELLS YOU FROM THE BEGINNING,ITS A CLASS WITH ALOT OF WORK REQUIRED.”

👍 Recommendation Split

64/100

“ . Just make sure you study for chapter tests and keep up with the workload and you will be fine!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Animated, a touch forgetful but passionate
Guilak is a hilarious teacher who has so much enthusiasm it is contagious
He's a huge mess, but what lies under that messy hair is a really passionate individual

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy A if you just go to class and memorize a few definitions/lines
He's alright.
He was a nice guy but such a b

Theme 3

🎭 About Performance Work

if you dont like to perform.. Monologue for the midterm and a full 10 minute play for the final
outside of class
You don't actually have to act for . As long as you know the lines

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

28 reviews spanning 2005-2025 with consistent themes on passion, heavy performance work, and .

Inside 28 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513

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2 out of 54

1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 5

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D range

D 1

F

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No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2

Nico A. Guilak

x x if you want a fun, high-energy intro to theater and can handle a busy performance-heavy load; skip if you need a light GE or x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

WorthIt

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎭 Teaching Passion

📚 Workload Reality

👍 Recommendation Split

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🎭 About Performance Work

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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A range

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F

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if you want a fun, high-energy intro to theater and can handle a busy performance-heavy load; skip if you need a light GE or .