Fall 2026

Experiencing Theatre

EXPERIENCING THEATRE explores how theatre is made and develops appreciation for performative events through live performances and professional colloquiums.

offering recorded2–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Dan Lisowski4.0/5Michael KelleyRuby Dudasik

Summary

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The workload is minimal, consisting of weekly attendance, watching plays, and submitting short discussion posts or quizzes. Lectures are mandatory but content is considered unimportant, and make-up assignments are available.

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Prerequisites

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THEATRE 100 used by

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Professors

Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.89/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Dan Lisowski is consistently described as nice, chill, and understanding, with students reporting high quality ratings. Reviewers note that the class is low-stress and easy, provided students attend lectures and complete weekly assignments. He is praised for wanting students to succeed and offering generous grading policies.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews for Neil Mills describe the course as easy with simple assignments, though one reviewer notes disorganization regarding assignment posting and due dates. Another reviewer praises the instructor's passion and the class's impact, contrasting with complaints about administrative clarity.

NEIL MILLS is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction144 / 1450
DIS 302Classroom Instruction24 / 240
DIS 303Classroom Instruction24 / 240
DIS 304Classroom Instruction0 / 00
DIS 305Classroom Instruction24 / 240
DIS 306Classroom Instruction24 / 240
DIS 308Classroom Instruction24 / 240
DIS 309Classroom Instruction24 / 240

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Student experience

the class

Dan Lisowski teaches a low-stress course where attendance and basic assignments are sufficient for success. Reviewers describe him as nice, understanding, and entertaining, making the class a recommended option for students seeking a lighter workload.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 88.3% A/AB (n=188 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.86 GPA, 92.7% A/AB (n=193 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=193 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The workload is minimal, consisting of weekly attendance, watching plays, and submitting short discussion posts or quizzes. Lectures are mandatory but content is considered unimportant, and make-up assignments are available.

Students appreciate Lisowski’s kindness and supportive nature, noting that he wants them to succeed. The class is viewed as a relaxing break from intensive courses with generous grading policies and extra credit opportunities.

Topics

  • Theatre production and artist perspectives
  • Performance and the human condition
  • Live and recorded theatre analysis

Skills

  • Critical thinking about theatrical experiences
  • Building empathy and perspective-taking

Grades

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Descriptions compare GPA with this group’s average: at least 0.20 higher or lower; otherwise close to average. Section size uses median recorded enrollment: small up to 30, mid-sized 31–99, large 100+. Lectures and discussion/lab sections are described separately.

Sources & history

UW–Madison

Catalog & offerings

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Selected offering source records
THEATRE 100 · Fall 2026

Experiencing Theatre

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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Model & dataset provenance 
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