Introduction to Theater. energetic and fun to listen to. interesting subject matter. SHOW UP TO CLASS for your one of the easiest A's ever.

This man will blow you away if you let him. He lives in his office and can hold some of the most interesting conversations if you're willing to try and have a free hour or two. He challenges his students in the hopes of being equally challenged.

The class is pretty easy. His grading scheme is a little strange though. If you miss one question you lose like 20 percent of your total grade (on the stout play test).... i agree with most of his views but at times his ego is teaching the class which isn't very good

If you like theater you'll love him. If not find another prof. I love Doc. He's one of fave my profs and sooo much fun. Yeah he can be longwinded but he's still awesome! I've acted under his direction and I don't think I've ever been better on stage. He just brings it out of you!!!

Not a bad class-a little boring though. Almost NO homework-just go to class. His whole paranoia of students cheating is a little wierd though as is his constant interjecting of his political opinions throughout the class.

The class has like no homework. He really likes his theatre facts so that makes it a good lecture because he goes beyond the powerpoints making the class more interesting than it should be. His test are pretty simple if you pay a little attention. I would take the class if you need a filler.

This guy is hilarious, really gets into it. Reminds me of the professor on Animal House. Class wise, there is NO daily homework. He has a very good back round and knows what he is talking about. test are not that hard.You have to attend a school play and 2 other professional plays and write a paper.

This guy is awsome.I have never see a professor lecture with such ease and passion.Funny as hell.You would have to be a closed mind idiot not to be interested in what he has to say, and an idiot for not doing well in his intro class.His lectures are more enertaining than a action movie.MILLER ROCKS!

Not a typical theater class, mostly lecture style. He hates laptops, but if you can get away with it, its a very good internet browsing class ;).

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No need to read the book, just attend class and take notes. Lectures aren't too bad if you have a mild interest and the exam will be the easiest thing you take as long as you scan over your notes for five minutes. He can be a little boastful, but who isn't?

i thought the class was very interesting and went by rather quickly. he obviously knows the subject he's teaching very well. this was my favorite class this semester!

Comes across very arrogant and will discuss things like film and politics while having no idea about them. Will make comments that are offensive to all political spectrums.

Good class. Most interesting teacher that I've ever had. Acts while teaching. Easy to pay attention to. Class is pretty easy. Show up and do the class work, and you'll end up with a good grade. Only knock on him is that he never answers your emails.

Awesome class. Very easy, just show up and do the work and you'll get a good grade. He is a little eccentric, but very entaining. Tests are really simple if you've paided attention in class. I really enjoyed this class!

if you show up and pay attention you'll do fine. my experience with him was good. he's a funny guy who really knows his stuff.

Dr. Miller knows what he is talking about all of the time, but does put his own opinions into his lectures. He teaches really well and always explores/expands on the subject and is always open for questions during the lecture. Just make sure and read the book, take notes, and go to class everyday and you'll do alright.

Dr. Miller is one of a kind. Very interesting lectures if you are a fan of the fine arts and you try to get yourself into what he's talking about. Opinionated? yes. Intellectual? definately. if you're like me and you appreciate what the man is trying to teach then you will get an easy A. Just go to class and pay attention - its worth it.

Intro to Theater Online was great..Read the whole book and write four 4 page papers. I was dreading writing the papers when I first read the syllabus but it turned out that the papers were easy to write and he was an easy grader! Take it online, you dont even have to read the book to do the papers, they are mostly opinion questions. Great Class!

I was very impressed with him. I have always been interested in the art of Theater, but knew very little. He opened up my eyes to a lot of play writes and actors I never knew took part in Theater, I had only seen their Movie or TV careers. And of course he covered the origins. It was a very interesting class and I would suggest it to anyone.

He may be full of himself, but he knows what he is talking about. If you want to get an A, do this: Take good notes the first quarter and get a good grade on the midterm; then 2nd quarter see a play, write an easy 1 1/2 page paper on it in place of the final exam, and sit back and relax.

Dr. Miller was a wonderful teacher that knew alot about theatre. He was funny, nice and smart. I would recomend taking this class, you watch a play and write a short paper. He's a very east grader!

He makes it funny and interesting.

He is a great professor!! If you go to class and do the play extra credit paper you will do great! Test are fairly hard but there is no homework and if you do extra credit you'll get an A for sure!

Online class where you read the book and write two 12 pages papers. Class was very straight forward, James replied quickly to e-mails and graded promptly. Worth taking if you need Humanities credits!

This is not a class for people who have never taken or given a speech though the term 101 says otherwise. He is a good teacher but there is no leniency in his grading. Take this class if you want a painful yet effective way to learn public speaking but if your looking for an easy A, I warn you to go elsewhere.

Best prof. I have had at STOUT. Wish all were as passionate and entertaining as Miller. Theatre is an easy course if your can show up and pay attention. (No laptops in class policy)

He was one of the best professors I have had at Stout. He is sooo funny and sort of crazy (in a good way)! The class is super easy. There are 2 textbooks that you are supposed to read but I didnt read a single thing and got a 100% in the class. Cool subject to learn about.

Favorite professor I've had at Stout by far! He's passionate, entertaining, and interesting. I'd sit in his lectures 8 hours a day if I could. Some say he's self-centered, but just don't take him too seriously. He's really just a big goof. Hoping to take more of his classes in the future. :-)

He is very enthusiastic about the theatre, and especially about stage and set production. He uses a lot of clips and songs to keep you interested in class. No laptops policy. Class is based out of 100 pts. Daily attendance points for attending class 19 pts. 3 tests worth 27 pts each. An extra credit paper worth up to 12 pts if you attend a play

If you are looking for a humanities credit this is a pretty good class to take..but be sure to pay attention take notes and an A or B is very possible and there is extra credit by writing a paper that can boost your grade by 12% i would recomend this teacher and class for general education requirements

Amazing Professor, I could sit and listen to him lecture all day. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. His tests are easy if you listen to him lecture and study a little out of the book. by far one of my favorite professors at Stout.

AMAZING professor he was interesting to listen to. Will easily pass this class if you go everyday. no need to study for any exams. I didn't like theatre until i took it with Miller. He doesn't put slides online so you HAVE to go to class to understand what the exams are about.

I could listen to this guy lecture all day. Incredibly interesting and passionate about what he does. 3 tests, they are pretty easy as long as you attend lecture. And you can attend a play and get a TON of extra credit.

3 tests for the entire class including the final. Its an entire lecture class where you listen to him talk in ridiculous tones, and you watch movies and movie clips constantly. Most fun class i have taken

Interesting teacher. VERY theatrical (personally found annoying). Tended to get on his soapbox and rant. This class had 4 unannounced quizzes and two exams along with attendance (could only miss 3 without penalty) that made up the grade.

Great Professor! Speeches are easier than expected. If you thought you got a 30 out of 40 on a speech, think again, you'll be getting 35+.