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JESSICA LANIUS

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 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 150
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
She is very fun and laid-back, but also a knowledgeable professional in the field of acting who will help you grow. Be prepared for a decent amount of self-reflection writing and script analysis work as homework though.
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THEATRE 150
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Super fun and engaging class! Teacher is so kind and genuinely cares about her students. Super easy grader and easy to get an A on the papers.
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THEATRE 150
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Jess makes the class so fun and engaging, and is very understanding of our lives outside the classroom. You are graded on a bunch of different things so you have opportunities to keep your grade high. You are required to attend two University plays and you also do two performances, a monologue and a scene with a partner. Cannot recommend more!
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THEATRE 150
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Jess was, without a doubt, the best professor I had this semester! She is truly the kindest, most compassionate individual, and has been nothing but supportive. She created such a safe and comfortable environment, regardless of whether you had prior acting experience or not, and she is very passionate about theatre. Would 100% recommend!
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THEATRE 150
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Jessica is amazing! She makes everyone feel so welcome and comfortable. This was my first acting class ever, and I took it just because I had some extra credits and it sounded fun, and it really was! This class was everything I wanted. It got me out of my shell and taught me to be more in touch with myself and my emotions. Highly recommend.
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Classes with JESSICA LANIUS

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Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2026THEATRE 140Voice 1: Effective Communication
Spring 2026THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Spring 2026THEATRE 619Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Fall 2025THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Fall 2025THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage
Fall 2025THEATRE 501The Business of Acting
Spring 2025THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Spring 2025THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage
Spring 2025THEATRE 619Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Fall 2024THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Fall 2024THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage
Spring 2024THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Spring 2024THEATRE 699Directed Study
Fall 2023THEATRE 150Acting I: Introduction to Acting
Fall 2023THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage
Fall 2022THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage
Fall 2022THEATRE 360Performance in Practice
Spring 2022THEATRE 619Special Topics in Theatre and Drama
Fall 2021THEATRE 342Fundamentals of Movement for the Stage

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