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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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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 256

Video Games as Performance: a Historical Perspective

2 credits

Explores the history, business, and technology of video games through a performance framework, analyzing consoles, handhelds, and PCs to examine their cultural impact across eras.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan Lisowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample
THEATRE 260

Producing Theatre

3 credits

PRODUCING THEATRE focuses on fundamental principles and practical operational knowledge of different theatrical business models.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Dan Lisowski

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027THEATRE 256Video Games as Performance: a Historical Perspective
Spring 2027THEATRE 260Producing Theatre
Fall 2026THEATRE 100Experiencing Theatre
Fall 2026THEATRE 256Video Games as Performance: a Historical Perspective
Fall 2026THEATRE 361Backstage Laboratory II

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