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.
Fall 2026
Experiencing Theatre
EXPERIENCING THEATRE explores how theatre is made and develops appreciation for performative events through live performances and professional colloquiums.
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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Professors
Fall 2026Historical 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
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 144 / 145 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 0 | 0 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 306 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 308 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
| DIS 309 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 24 | 0 |
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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.
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About this comparison
1283 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.
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
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Experiencing Theatre
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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