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Dan Lisowski

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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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What students say

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THEATRE 100
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
Such a free elective. 1 50 min. lecture a week with a discussion. Attendance for both are a big part of the grade, but if you have half a brain you will pass with an A. Each week you watch either an in person play (5 total) or an online one. During discussion you take a quiz asking easy questions about the play which are straight forward if watched
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THEATRE 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This professor was really understanding, and there are many extra credit opportunities that give you a lot of points. You'll get an A as long as you do the work.
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THEATRE 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Super chill professor. His class was a nice way to take a break from more intensive classes and actually be interested/entertained. Many extra credit opportunities and few assignments. He also has a generous grades policy If you don't miss lecture or any assignments for the first two months, you can just stop doing the class and get an A.
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THEATRE 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dan is a super nice guy and his lectures are super easy. Although lectures are mandatory, the content is easy to digest and the weekly responses are super easy. This is a very easy A as long as you do the assignments and see the shows.
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THEATRE 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This class was super low stress and super easy. Attendance for lecture is mandatory but lecture content is not super important. Biggest portion of your grade is attending/watching performances and submitting reactions and responses to other classmates. Make-up assignments are offered but not always free. Overall, easy class and GPA booster.
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Classes with Dan Lisowski

THEATRE 100

Experiencing Theatre

2–3 credits

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

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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.

Dan LisowskiMichael Kelley+1 more

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026
THEATRE 256

Video Games as Performance: a Historical Perspective

2 credits

VIDEO GAMES AS PERFORMANCE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE explores video game history, business, and technology through a theatrical performance framework.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan Lisowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample
THEATRE 361

Backstage Laboratory II

1–2 credits

THEATRE 361 is a backstage laboratory course emphasizing student involvement in specific theatrical production responsibilities.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dan LisowskiAly Amidei

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026THEATRE 100Experiencing Theatre
Fall 2026THEATRE 256Video Games as Performance: a Historical Perspective
Fall 2026THEATRE 361Backstage Laboratory II

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