This class is so awesome. The professor is pretty nuts but always keeps the class interesting with lively jokes and stories. Some stuff he says many professors would not say but he keeps it interesting with a great sense of humor. Def. recommend!

Kevin Oakes is crazy! It's more like an experience than a class. Definetly worth taking this class, because im sure you'll get a kick out of it.

This guy has too much energy...very interesting class and he makes it entertaining and enjoyable. The workload is easy but it's hard to get an A since his tests and quizes are detailed and you need a 95 for an A

Intro to world dramtic lit - GREAT CLASS! Kevin is so passionate about what he't teaching, which made it a class I actually wanted to go to. Even if it meant waking up before noon!

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His nutty personality made class interesting. Quizzes contain **** questions. The midterm was easy, but the final exam was not. Read everything at least twice!!!

LOVE HIM

Oakes is AWESOME. Cant wait to take the next class he gives. Come to class prepared to laugh and be entertained and to learn a hell of a lot at the same time!!!

he's a great teacher... one of the best i've had. you can actually sit through his lecture without falling asleep bc he's very entertaining. he's crazzzy... definitely take the class.

He's insane, offensive at times, but in a funny way. The class is crap because he hardly ever teaches stuff from the text, even though he takes everything from the text for the midterm and final. Quizzes are tough! An okay class overall...

He's so entertaining and really knows what he's talking about. He loves the subject matter and makes you love it too. I also got a chance to be a TA in his class and he's an absolute genius.

He is the funniest, craziest man alive. The quizzes are so easy. To pass the mide term and final study from the text. He is so cool.

He's an awesome professor. very amusing during class and very helpful.

Hands down, the most exciting teacher in the theatre department. He will make you actually care everytime about what you're reading, because he's that passionate about it. Oh yeah, and he's a hot redhead.

Oakes is a crazy professor. He is funny, loud, and easygoing. He can be offensive but without intent. I recommend this class. I got and A and i read the text only for midterm and the final. just make sure you read the plays and you'll be good

Great class and professor. It's very simple just do the work and you will get an A. It;s very interesting and he is nuts, in a good way. It's definitely not a class you will fall asleep in.

He is a very good professor. He makes the class fun just don't be shy. The class is even better when you participate. Read the plays out loud.

one of the best teachers I have ever had. He really cares about his students. He's sweet, bold, and rude, but in a good way. He makes each play fun and interesting to read, no matter how boring it actually is. I recommend taking his class even if you aren't a theater major.

he is the bomb! by far the coolest prof ever!! very funny. keeps you awake in class. the plays are interesting, nothing boring to read. for the midterm and final, will need to read the textbook. totally recommend!!!

do the reading! if u dont read the text and plays then it wont be an easy A an ull prob do really badly, extra credit on final and drops one quiz, oh and hes psycho....plays are short and not bad to read, if u do the minimal work ull be fine

Take this class, its amazing. But you have to do the reading and the work in order to do well. It is NOT an easy A, but As are very obtainable. The lectures are so much fun.

He is a very funny teacher. He is a bit on the offending side in terms of jokes but still very funny. He tests mostly on memorization. He knows his stuff and it shows. His passion for thea is also very apparent. His class is only ever boring when he goes over the textbook which is not too often.

This man is nuts! Take his class, you won't regret it...

Weekly quizzes on interesting plays. Midterm and final covers a lot of material. Overall, a pretty fun class where he keeps you laughing for about an hour and a half.

Kevin is an awesome teacher and his class is so fun to be in. The man is definitely on the brink of insanity, but that is what makes his class so hellerious. He only gives two exams and the final is not a cumulative but harder than teh midterm. REALLY GOOD CLASS TO TAKE!

amazing class but hard final.

Kevin was my favorite professor at Binghamton -- he's clever, hysterically witty, and completely out of his tree. Plus, he introduced me to some of my now-favorite plays of all time. Thank you!

Class was pretty fun, but if you are a sensitive person steer clear. He can be a little out there some times.

You will never meet a man more passionate about the material he teaches. It's worth taking the class just to hear him speak so eloquently about his favorite plays. You have to come to class and read the plays to do well in this class, but if you have half a brain you'll WANT to.

Kevin brings great energy & playfulness to his classes, treating his students as individuals who he wants to help succeed. You won't find a more passionate artist or teacher. Classes are fun & well-structured. Very honest, direct & inspiring to study with. My deepest thanks to him.

i love k.oakes he was my favorite professor at binghamton. he is crazy but made me want to learn. take all his classes offered!

my favorite professor at binghamton! He's great! Had a great time being his TA

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Not hard but you have to read the plays

TAs were useless. fun class no doubt but alot of **** reading from the text book... beware

He's so energetic that it gets annoying at times but it also makes the class more interesting. Some of the plays are pretty good. There is a lot of information to remember for tests so study hard.

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HELARIOUS, i enjoy going to this class. He just says what ever is on his mind its great. He will make fun of everyone eventually. Very easy, if you read the plays its even easier

If you read you will get an A. Go to lecture, partially b/c you just need to reguritate your notes to do well on the midterm and partially b/c he is insane and hilarious. Not a class to be missed. If you are willing to read short plays, you will get your A gen ed and a boost to your GPA. FYI you are required to see 2 main stage shows at Bing.

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Really nice guy. Tests are difficult, you must do work for this class. Very interesting course material. Kevin is hilarious

The best teacher I've ever had. He respects students who work hard and who respond thoughtfully to the plays we read. His passion & insight are an inspiration. You will never forget your classes with him!

Hes F&^^ing awesome

Tests are somewhat hard... Probably the funniest teacher ive ever had... Really cool guy and you'll never fall asleep... Never a dull moment in this class!!!

Great guy! Class is soooo much fun. He's definitely a kidder. If you ever have problems, he's very approachable outside of class. Read the plays and participate in class. If he gets to know you, class will be so much fun. Gives a nice review before the midterm and final. Also, listen during lecture notes. That's where his test questions come from

kevin is fu#$king insane. he is the funniest person ever. if you are easily offended don't take this class. Class is easy as long as you read every play

Kevin is the funniest man that I have ever met...ever! His class is so enjoyable and the workload is very minimal. Just read the plays and you'll be fine. I agree, if you get offended easily dont take the class, he makes a lot of sexual remarks and jokes but jesus christ he is hilarious!!! id take his class again if i could

He is one of the funniest teachers I have ever had, although he often goes off on a tangent. It is your responsibility to read the required textbook readings, because he doesn't really review it in class. The tests and quizzes can be somewhat difficult, but rather manageable.

Hard at times, but worth it to take the class. Very funny professor, and makes a lot of good points.

Great teacher, tests are hard, quizes easier -- laysout exactly how he will be grading and what he will be doing in each class --- going to class is not mandatory but very helpfull, and also READ THE PLAYS

One of the best teachers at Binghamton. Go to class and take notes and you will surely get an A. People who leave right after the quizzes miss out on the Oakes experience not to mention information that will show up on midterm or final. Read everything that is assigned. The readings are not hard but you need to pay attention to details.

Kevin is hilarious. He makes lectures very enjoyable, not to mention you get out at least 15 minutes early each class. You must read the plays, but they are not bad at all. I hate reading, but these plays are not bad at all. Overall, put in some effort and it's an easy class.

go to class. so funny, and the exams are not easy, even though the quizzes are. most of the exams are from lecture notes. so go!

oaks is the man.

This is a great class. Kevin is amazingly funny and keeps you entertained. Make sure you read the plays because they do add up and go to class. Midterm and Final matter a lot, but if keep up on the reading its not that bad.

Absolutely loved every second of his class. He's funny and passionate. The class might seem easy but the midterm and final are tricky. Read the text and attend class.

Kevin is a gifted artist and instructor. I am lucky to have learned from him.

oakes is crazy, but in a good way. Very loud and always moving around. Makes all kinds of jokes(many dirty ones), knows a lot about topics. Passionate for what he does. Will always keep you interested or laughing in some way. Dont skip reading textbook, mid term and final are tricky. Quizes on plays are fair. Overall great class.

quizzes are decent, lectures are funny but when you are taking notes its a pain in the ass since he is scattered all the time. Midterm andfinal are basically just memorizing stupid names and things he says from lecture so going to lecture is necessary. If you like to actually understand the importance of the subject you are studying donttakethis

This class was easy and a lot of fun. He makes sure you have a good time and there is constant entertainment during lecture. Tests and quizzes are easy, as well.

Without a doubt a little nutty but it's what makes Kevin Kevin. A little more difficult than I'd like for a Gened. With some effort I managed a B+. Weekly quizzes on plays you read and two huge tests (final isn't cum) Go to lecture, read the plays, take lots of notes, outline the textbook... and you'll manage. I'm sure there's easier A's...

he is a great teacher, and most of the plays are very interesting. but if you just want to fulfill the gen-ed, and expect to breeze by without putting much effort, do not take this class. remember to read the textbook and all the plays because they are very crucial for his exams.

Kevin Oakes is crazy! In a good way. He's always talking, moving, cracking (dirty) jokes, and doing unusual stuff like his own sound effects. And in his own strange way, he gets the points across pretty clear. Definitely need to read the plays AND textbook. Also, definitely attend the lectures. As long as you studied hard, the quizzes aren't bad.

Oakes is crazy! but very passionate about theater. The quizzes are easy, just make sure you read the plays. The textbook is essential. The class seems like a joke at first, but the midterm and final are KILLER. You need to study for them, and study the textbook and lecture notes very well. Hes really nice and very funny. Also curses like a sailor.

Absolutey nuts!!

Kevin Oakes was the best professor. I enjoyed attending his class because he always was moving around and kept your attention with the ridiculous things he would say! His class may seem easy but the midterm/final are pretty hard so make sure you study. The plays are absolutely ridiculous!! But theyre soo gooood! Take this class if you can!!:)

he's CRAZY and has no couth. class is rarely boring and most plays r fun to read. dont take this class if u cant handle being laughed at and made fun of. he never starts on time and ends class early. quizzes are tricky. tests are easy if you study A LOT. EVERY class we learn something that will be on the tests so you should never miss a class.

This is by far the best class I have ever taken/will take. The man is almost clinically insane and there is never a dull moment. Most of the plays are interesting and all the quizzes and tests are easy as long as you READ all the plays and the textbook. You can't miss a class cause he usually gives out important test info, but why would you want

absolutely crazy but so interesting.

Very funny and interesting professor! If you are a Sorostitute, you will be picked on. As great as he is, he warns everyone about the midterm and final. You HAVE to study for these two otherwise you will get a low grade.

Very funny and interesting professor! If you are a Sorostitute, you will be picked on. As great as he is, he warns everyone about the midterm and final. You HAVE to study for these two otherwise you will get a low grade.

The things he says are ridiculous and can be offensive to some people. Makes class fun though. Attendance is not always necessary but he gives quizzes on plays that can be tough. There are a lot of plays to read. Midterm and final is not easy, takes a lot of memorization(like specific lines of characters you have to recognize). Took effort for A.

I love this teacher. He's really funny during class. his midterm and finals are a little bit hard but he discuss everything during class.

Crazy prof! Loves to curse and talk about sex. He's extremely entertaining and you are guaranteed to have laugh at his lectures. His tests are really hard and ask questions on very small details. The plays you read are easy but the textbook is complicated. Bottom line the teacher is great but the tests are very hard.

Very entertaining. This class is interesting and fun. Makes you actually want to attend lecture. Plays are easy and entertaining, he goes over them in class. Easy quizzes. Go to class pay attention read the text book and you'll get an A easily.

Oakes is great. Wildly inappropriate and entertaining. Likes to get to know his students, wants us all to do well, acts kinda like a tough guy and picks on people but he's actually really sweet and cares a LOT about his students. Good person & good prof!

Awesome professor. I would highly recommend this class. It's an easy A as long as you go to class, read the plays, and do minimal studying. It is fun and interesting and I loved it. Yeah, he is inappropriate at times but he's pretty clear about it so if you don't like it don't take the class.

He gets REALLY off topic in class. You have to pay close attention to find the notes in between the anecdotes. He also curses and is kind of vulgar, but if you like that sort of thing then he's really funny. Quizzes on every play you read, they're really easy if you read the play. Midterm and final are on everything he says in class so go to class!

funny, vulgar, and i actually learned! funnest class ever.

Funny, vulgar, clear, helpful, respectful, competent. Excellent teacher. Enjoyable class.

Not only should everyone in Binghamton take a class with Kevin at some point, but everyone should take the time to get to know him. He's hilarious and inappropriate like no other, yes, but he's also incredibly intelligent and interesting. Great professor, great person.

Hilarious professor. Makes great vulgar jokes. I wasn't very interested in the topic before taking the class but really like it after. The plays he chooses to read are interesting for the most part. The quizzes are straight-forward and not very hard. Though the subject matter is easy, it's chosen well so you actually learn. I highly recommend it.

Real Funny guy. Took this as a gen ed, and if it is not an easy A by any standards. A lot of reading and the listening quizzes take a ton of studying. If you can get passed all of this, he is an extremely funny guy and you can bring your computer and play games and he doesnt care. The lectures seem useless, but the answers to final are there.

Oakes is a wildly popular, funny teacher. You can tell he has a great respect and appreciation for the subject. The class requires a lot of listening and memorizing music, but he's more than willing to give you the tools to prepare for each quiz. He's friendly and will take the time to know you by name and engage you in his antics if you let him.

Professor Oakes is hilarious, entertaining, very intelligent, and the lectures were fun and engaging. The quizzes were relatively easy, the midterm was super-easy, and the final was moderately easy. Read the plays a few times, pay attention in lecture, and you'll be fine. Great professor! Really enjoyed the class

KEVIN IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAD IN BINGHAMTON. A CLASS ONE MUST SURELY TAKE FOR BOTH GETTING A GOOAD GRADE AND HAVING FUN. AS LONG AS YOUR READ THE MATERIAL YOU ARE SURE TO DO GOOD!

He is very funny and we can say a bit inappropriate. He talks a lot in class I couldnt follow most of the time. The exams require a lot of work. You have to read the plays and know the characters cuz there are quotes of them. There are too many questions on the exams. Too many memorizing not for me.

Such a great teacher! Take him for theater 101! His class is delightful and I don't even like theater! It is a very easy A. Just show up for the midterms, the quizzes are optional. He literally gives out A's. In the beginning of class, (before the drop deadline) he makes it seem like his class is hard, so people leave. DON'T DROP IT!! EASY A, stay!

Probably the only GenEd I've enjoyed at Binghamton (and I am not a theatre major). I never felt stressed out about this class. Lectures were fun and enjoyable and extremely helpful. The exams covered a lot of material but it's just memorization so make some flash cards and study with a friend. Very clear syllabus to keep you on track!

Oakes is a mad man but i loved it. He made lecture entertaining, just make sure you dont skip because kevin>textbook according to kevin. He is very vulgar but funny and the work is manageable. Highly recommend taking class with him.

I think a lot of people take this class thinking it will be an easy A, however if you don't like musical theatre it's not. Quizzes can be a bit difficult and the midterm and final were about 130 questions long. He's definitely an interesting guy, but can get off track very easily. Textbook isn't hard to read.

Kevin is crazily hilarious, math major but loved this theater class. If you take the class honestly (not knowing quiz questions prior), It's impossible to get an A. Always at least one question on the quiz thats a wtf question. I memorized everything on my notes for the final and got an 88. GOTOCLASS. Easy Bplus , but A ? nah, love him tho gonna ta

You might think this class is useless or that the content might be boring, but he makes the class so interesting it's actually one of my favorite class ever.

Class could be cool, but Kevin is dead-set on making the assessment uselessly hard & meaningless. The plays that he chooses really do have merit, and the work load is not demanding, but due to the disconnect between the learning and the tests/quizzes, it was tough not to stew in anger in this class. I think I'm going to get an A but I'm not proud.

I came to Bing wanting to be pre-med. After taking this class, I no longer wanna be pre-med and I'm gonna pick up a theater minor. This is my favorite class. I have always LOVED Broadway, and this class only confirmed that my love for Broadway has real potential in my academic world. Kevin makes an hour and 25 minute lecture doable. TAKE THIS CLASS

Amazing class! Kevin is hilarious and lectures are super interesting, but also very important to go to for info on midterm and final. Listening quizzes seem like they'll be tough, but they're not bad at all. Midtermfinal are 100+ qs, but they're not bad and are less points per q. Def take it, you won't be sorry!

Great professor, he's very entertaining. Lecture will never be boring. As long as you follow along for lecture and study for exams you will definitely get an A in the class. He doesn't make the exams complicated, very straightforward.

Kevin is a great professor who is very passionate about theater. However, do not underestimate this class. It requires tons of memorization. Your grade is based on music quizzes, story quizzes and the midtermfinal. But Kevin is very detail oriented which is not necessarily the best fit for all students. All his exam questions are from lectures.

Kevin is interesting. A lot of male students find him funny due to his crude sense of humor. I found him to be offensive and rude. You HAVE to read the plays (30% of grade?), you HAVE to attend the plays he tells you to (10% of grade) and go to lecture. A lot of exam questions come straight from Kevins mouth, not just the textbook. Not an easy A.

By far the best professor I've had at Binghamton. The people who gave terrible ratings are most likely those who have never been criticized before in their lives. He gives you a dose of reality in a hilarious way. He knows his material and his lectures are amazing. Get to know him outside of class and you won't be sorry. Must take his class.

Everyone at Binghamton should take a class with Kevin. Amazing lectures. Brilliant man. Best professor at Binghamton. If other professors were as intelligent as he is, the school would be a much better place.

I learned so much in this class. I actually enjoyed writing the final paper. He opens your mind and makes you think in a different way that isn't the typical boring by the books way of most college classes. Must take. All plays were very enjoyable and I looked forward to this class week after week. Kevin is awesome. Not too difficult.

Teaches you to listen actively (something he talks about and teaches in class in regards to theater). Knows his stuff really well. Always entertaining. Introduced me to a lot of great plays. A little tough if you're one of those people who expects not to do any work at all. Overall totally worth it. Go to class! He always makes it a lot of fun.

Always a fun class. Pretty simple and straightforward. I always looked forward to going to this class. Professor Oakes is a funny guy and knows his material well.

Amazing professor. He is very knowledgeable about theater. Never a dull moment in class. You have to Read the plays but they're all really cool.

Kevin is a great professor. Very helpful and knowledgeable. I very much enjoyed this class It was totally worth taking.

Great class. A lot of fun. Expect to read plays. They're all really cool though so it's totally worth it. Cool guy I learned a lot from him.

Kevin is very helpful with getting students involved in theatre outside of class. If you express to him your interest, he will be more than happy to help you out and find the right connections.

Funny guy. Very enthusiastic about the material, makes a long class seem short.

Great teacher, fun class. Show up to lecture, they aren't too long and he mentions nearly everything on tests and quizzes in class.

Kevin Oakes, or as I refer to him, "Lil' Kev," is a god in human form. Never before have i fallen so helplessly in love with the material of a course. I came into this class for a gen ed credit, I came out of it questioning whether biology was truly my passion. Kevin changed me and I may decide to change my path to be more like him.

Oakes has a unique teaching style where he basically stands on desks and just talks. He's funny and lecture can be interesting sometimes. There are weekly quizzes on plays but they're easy reads. His tests are strictly memorization.

Kevin Oakes was fantastic in THEA101. He's not a professor for the easily offended or light hearted, but if you are interested in musical theatre at any level, you will enjoy the class. Oakes really knows his stuff and is very personable. There is a lot of reading, but it's all interesting, light, and enjoyable in comparison to other classes.

Intro to Musical Theater was one of my favorite classes so far. Oakes' lectures are so hilarious you will never want to miss one. If you put in the effort, you will do well in the class.

Kevin Oakes has character. His class is a constant performance, and he's usually pretty entertaining. Make sure you go to every class bc most of his tests are based off direct things he says in lecture (write down everything). Also go to all review sessions bc he gives you exactly what you need to know for the tests.

A little crude, but he is an amazing man. I had a great time taking this class. Homework includes listening to music and very basic memorization.

This class was amazing. Kevin is always entertaining and no matter what we were learning, it was never dull. There is a lot of opportunity to create and get feedback on your own work. Go to office hours. He will always take the time to work with and help students grow a lot. I grew a lot as a writer in this class and learned a ton.

KEVIN OAKES IS THE MOST AMAZING HUMAN BEING I HAVE EVER MET. He is the only teacher who knows I even exist. He makes an effort to get to know the students which is incredible. Any time I need help he gives me his full attention and goes out of his way to tell me every single thing that I need to know. take musical theater it changed my life!

Such an awesome man! Classes never fail to be entertaining but you'll also learn a lot if you're paying attention. The quizzes aren't bad but you have to really read thoroughly-final exam and midterm are a little difficult because theres a lot of names and material to memorize.

Kevin is entertaining to say the least. He has no filter, so if you're overly sensitive this may not be the best class, but otherwise lectures are often funny and enjoyable. You have to read one play per week for weekly quizzes, which are usually easy, and you can usually read the whole play in one sitting if you really want to. Worth taking.

I LOVE KEVIN! He keeps his students interested during his class by running up and down the tables and sharing funny stories. There is not a lot of work for the class, you have to read one play a week and take one quiz a week but they are easy. Midterm and final have a lot on them, but if you study hard and go to review sessions you will be fine.

Kevin is such a good professor and all of his lectures are relevant to his tests. He is very clear and wants you to pass. You have to read 10 plays and you have a quiz on them weekly but they're easy if you read them. His tests were manageable but you have to go to all the classes to get all the information you need!

Kevin was a great and entertaining teacher. As long as you pay attention in class and take down the notes he tells you to, you will do well. Make sure you do well on the listening quizzes as they will bring up your average. Also make sure that you really read the textbook for the midterm and final or you won't pass

Kevin Oakes is the man. So entertaining. And obviously this subject seriously rocks. Who wouldn't want to listen to Rent, Hair, Hamilton etc for a class. I also hear THERE ARE SOME REALLY DOPE AND HOT TAS NEXT SEMESTER SO TAKE IT! Kevin is seriously so entertaining. If you try in this class you will get an A+ like I did! Good luck kids.

Went in to this class on the first day and saw the most outrageous, bombastic, crude, loud, flamboyant professor I have ever taken a class with. I left still thinking all those things, but I learned that he was also humorous, detailed, devoted, and most of all caring, because it's rare to have a professor that actually loves the subject so much.

Awesome professor. Show up to class, take notes, and memorize everything he says (including his jokes) and you'll do well in the class. Midterm and final are 140+ questions of memorized facts, but are not cumulative. Very understanding professor, highly recommend.

Kevin is a great professor and the class is simple. Read the plays each week, which arent even that long and youll do find on the quizzes. You have a midterm and a final which are fair but whats annoying is that some of the test is stuff he says in lecture thats not in the book making the tests kinda unfair even if you study. Dont miss class.

Kevin is the LOML. He lectures from on top of students desks and is just so funny. You can tell he really cares about what he is teaching and does his best to break it down for his students. You must take this class if you go to BU.

The quizzes are super easy but STUDY for your midterm and final. You can study for quizzes the day of or day before, but with the midterm and final (which collectively make up 60% of your grade) you should read the textbook and go over class notes. Kevin is an awesome professor and the class is fine if you try.

His quizzes are easy if you just read the plays, but the midterm and final are much harder and come from his lectures and the textbook so go to class or you definitely won't pass. I loved Kevin, he's one of the weirdest people I've ever met but that's what's great about him, he clearly loves theater and just wants his students to love it too.

Funniest professor I've ever had. I'm not a theater person but still enjoyed the class. The class was more work than I expected; the listening quizzes weren't that hard but really annoying, as sometimes there would be 30+ songs. The midterm/final second part was all on the textbook; which was useless information that I already forgot.

His lectures are very interactive and hes just a crazy guy (in a good way). I learned a lot in his class but you really have to pay attention because the entire lecture is strictly what he says (no PowerPoints or anything) and he doesnt always repeat stuff. All in all it was a rlly good class that even sparked my interest in theater.

Frequent listening quizzes on the songs from the musicals. A lot to remember (characters, composer/lyricist, etc) for the quizzes, must know lyrics and textbook info for the midterm and final! No powerpoints, just Kevin ranting. Best to write/type it all down. He's crazy (in a good way) but gotta pay attention. The TAs were helpful w/ reviews. Fun!

Write down every word this man says (especially the random stuff) and you'll be fine for midterm and final. If you don't like taking notes you should probably drop. Textbook is important but lectures are much more important. And remember to enjoy the class; you won't have many more with this same energy and passion.

I really enjoyed this class and Professor Oakes. It is graded on listening quizzes, a few short answer quizzes on musicals we read, and a midterm and final noncumulative exam. We had to pay to see 2 campus performances. I loved Kevin's somewhat provocative humor and openness. Very easy A if you read, listen to the music, and attend.

Kevin is the man. Took intro to musical theatre with him as a gen-ed. Although I didnt have an interest in theatre, he made the class fun! The class focuses on a few musicals at a time& then u take a listening quiz for the songs& a plot quiz for some of the musicals. Easy if u watch the musicals online. Be sure to study, tho. I barely did & got a B

I never took his intro classes, but I would highly HIGHLY recommend taking THEA 306 for your H credit. He is one of the most passionate and enthusiastic professors in his discipline and really cares about what he's teaching. He is also hilarious and never fails to entertain. He always has an amusing anecdote that relates to what's being taught

Kevin is so funny and make class fly by. You're going to have to read a play every week and be graded on it with day specific questions so make sure to read. Attendance isn't mandatory but he tells you exactly what sections from the textbook will be on the midterm and final so its super beneficial.

Kevin is probably the funniest, most entertaining, and enthusiastic professor you will ever have. I have no interest in theater at all but he makes the lectures enjoyable. If you pay attention and take notes the class isn't that hard. The weekly quizzes are easy and if you study for the midterm and final you'll be fine

Kevin is a pretty crazy person but he makes the class very entertaining. Just make sure to take a ton of notes from his lectures. Midterm and final were both over 130+ questions. Quizzes every week on 1 play and you just have to watch 2 plays. Did not regret taking this class at all.

This class is NOT an easy A, so don't take it if that's what you're looking for. The workload was manageable (read 1 play and had 1 quiz per week in addition to textbook readings). Studying for the midterm and final was absolute hell. Tests are all MC, but we need to know very specific information from textbook AND lecture.

His tests are more than 150 multiple choice questions which is ridiculous however he is super funny and a professor that you'll always remember.

Intro to musical theatre is a great class especially to cover the gen ed "A". If you attend class and pay attention to Kevin's lively lectures you are sure to be successful. Listening quizzes are fairly easy and exams are based on what has been covered in lecture. Definitely recommend taking this class!

KEVIN IS AMAZING TAKE THIS CLASS. the quizzes are super easy if you take a couple hours and read the musicals / learn the songs. midterm and final are long and there are specific questions about things he says in lecture. but if you take good notes, and go to the review sessions he holds, you can get an easy A. plus, hes absolutly hilarious

He is sooooo funny. I can't stop laughing and I don't know what he saying anymore.

Kevin is an amazing lecturer and a hilarious guy. Write down all of the information he says about theatre/plays/playwrights because it will be on the midterm and final, so you have to go to class. This is probably the best class to take for an aesthetics credit.

Loved this class! Kevin has a very lively teaching style. Write down everything he says because it's all fair game for the tests, but as long as you do this and go to the review sessions, you'll do well. Listening quizzes are easy if you prepare. Book quizzes can be challenging but after a couple you get a sense of what's likely to be asked.

Funny funny funny

Honestly the most entertaining class I think I've ever taken. The man is never boring, I never once dreaded going to class because his lectures always include amazing stories,and just paying attention in lecture is usually enough to get a good grade. Exceptionally vibrant and funny, and also the realest and most understanding prof I've ever had.

Kevin is by far the funniest person I have ever met. Class is easy as long as you actually show up. Write down everything he says, because he notices when people don't show up to class, so those are the days where he will lecture random facts that will definitely be on the final.

Kevin is a great professor if you're interested in theatre. Sometimes he goes on tangents but if you pay attention and take notes, you'll be fine. Quizzes are easy if you study for them.

Kevin is by far the funniest prof ever. While he tends to go on tangents and get side tracked it is important to go to class bc anything he says can be on the midterm or final. The plays you read are pretty interesting and the quizzes are easy if you read. I highly recommend you take this class if you can it's a fun experience (he loves to scream)

Take this man. He's honestly one of the professors that defines Binghamton. You hear about him from every student that goes here and he does not disappoint. Every lecture is performance art and he cares about his topic more than any other I've met. He will crush you for not doing the work, but it's fun and easy so you should just do it.

The most enjoyable class I've taken at Binghamton so far. Kevin is very obscene and hilarious and does his best to make lectures fun and also tries to have good relationships with his students. Just make sure to write down everything he says and go to the exam reviews and study really hard for the midterm and the final and you'll be great.

Kevin is one of the best/craziest lecturers at Binghamton. If you can take a class with this man, I suggest doing so. Need to read the plays, and attend class to get the notes (the TAs take notes during class and thats what your tested on). If you write down what he says and read the plays its an easy A.

Kevin is a super interesting guy and makes lecture really enjoyable. Theatre 101 and 102 are easy to do well in but hard to get A's in. You need a 94% or above for an A which is doable but requires a lot of studying. Otherwise, just attend every lecture and study a little before the tests and you'll do fine. Forget the textbook just attend lecture

It's an easy class and Kevin is a great professor. Make sure you take good notes and listen to everything he says in class, since that's what he puts on exams. There's 2 exams (midterm + final) made up of 100+ questions. In class quizzes on plays we read and identifying songs from musicals. A really easy class if you love musical theatre!

This professor is one hell of a guy. His lectures are informative with jokes of varying levels of obscenity sprinkled in to keep you awake and interested. There is a lot of listening and reading that needs to get done in order to pass. The textbook is helpful, but as long as you take decent notes, you shouldn't really need it all that much.

Favorite teacher ever!! The class is very doable with minimal studying because he gives you all the information you need to know

Kevin is literally the best. He's super opinionated so either you'll like him a lot or you wont. Attending lecture is pretty essential because you have to write down EVERYTHING he says cause its likely itll be on the final! Highly suggest taking his class!!

Kevin's lectures are a must at Bing, you will not receive a more entertaining class. He is hilarious and is super passionate about theater. It is easy to get an A in the class if you study and listen to the material. Those who got bad grades didn't study or go to lecture. Great and funny guy!

This class was honestly pretty easy. One quiz a week based on the play you had to read. If you went to class he would tell you what to study for the midterm and final. He could be petty if you didnt go to class, for example he told us about how he bought the notes people sell and doesnt put any material on the midterm and final. Go to review!!

Kevin is an amazing human, always makes me laugh. Anything mentioned once could be on the midterm/final (60% of your grade). Detailed notes & memorization are your key to success. Take the quizzes seriously. I failed the midterm, did well on the quizzes, and did decently on the final. The class itself is really fun, even if you don't love theatre.

An experience every Binghamton student has to have.

Great prof, highly recommend

Quizzes are 10 easy questions as long as you read the play each week. Quizlets helps if you want to study. Oakes is a funny professor but some lectures are boring. Just go to the review sessions and they'll help you know what to study and you should be fine. It isn't a bad class, easy class you just sit and not have much work beside midterm/final

As a lecturer, Oakes is okay. Hell make you laugh in his lectures. But if you take THEA102, beware: youre going to have to read, and youre going to have to remember all the small details about what your read. If you dont, youll get bit by your grade. Would have been an easy A if I wasnt gaming while I was supposed to be reading.

His sense of humor is different, but it makes the class really interesting. There are a couple quizzes, but if you read the play-scripts, which are pretty interesting, they are really easy. Lectures were eventful but not mandatory. Although doing the readings sucks, they are actually fun to read and are very easy to read