4.3
Quality2.4
DifficultyN/A
Would Retake93
ReviewsN/A
Would Retake
93
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
66
4
14
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3
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What Students Say
“I loved his class, he's very entertaining and his speech assignments make you much more comfortable talking in front of other people”
SPE1000 - 5.0 rating“Goes off tangent alot so it makes the class interesting”
SPE1000C - 4.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.57 avg changeRatings by Course
SPE1540
5.0
(1)SPEECH
5.0
(6)SPE
5.0
(1)SPEECH1000C
5.0
(1)SPE2540
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
RCT1594
4.5
SPEECH1000
4.0
RCT2450
4.0
RCT1000
3.8
SPE
3.0
Reviews (93)
Acting class- EASY "A"!!!! Lots of fun!!
ON FIRE BAYBE YEAHHHHH
as casual as a nightmare!
If you can't get an A in this class ... oh well, I'm sorry for you. Really easy class, and fun. The teacher is cool about everything. A very nice man. If you need a speech class, take him and have fun while rising your GPA :O)
Best teacher in St Johns. Free A's all around.
what an interesting guy
easy a's all around
what a lively guy. take his class, hes an easy A and you'll learn too. Go figure!
I love this man! I am very shy, but even I had fun acting stupid in front of my peers. You always got an A for the effort.
youll look forword to going to class very funny and nice!!
Most resembles a flamboyant Robin Williams: He's funny, encouraging,and a great teacher. He brings a lot of comfort to all the students regardless of whether your an introvert/extrovert. Great guy but dont ****him off, that smile can turn into a scowl if he feels taken for granted
i dreaded going to class!he is not easy at all.if ur shy or just doent feel like talking to him he will make fun of for the rest of the term.embarrasses the hell out of u.i worked more for his speeches than my major courses.DO NOT TAKE HIM!!
this guy is really funny and DRAMATIC. dont ever ****him off!
If you are nervous about taking speech take him. He is hilarious and the speeches are not hard. You can get an A in class if you do all your speeches and don't piss him off.
If you are interested in learning how to write a play, not the class for you! He didn't teach at all! All we did was read/act out plays he gave us to "inspire us," do ridiculous "spiritual exercises," and try to write with no guidance! IF YOU DO TAKE HIM DONT BOTHER BUYING THE BOOK! no tests tho.
This man, is an easy A! Need to raise your GPA? Take him! He is a very funny man, and humorous as well. I don't recommend buying the book though, we only used them about twice.
Easy A. He's a really nice guy. He doesn't do tests. All you do are simple speeches. You can make it up 5 min. before you have to give it. I got an A, and actually had fun in the class. Don't buy the book, it's def. not worth it. Borrow someone elses for the 2 times you might need it.
I love Dr. Myers! Awesome professor! Very funny and with a great sense of humor. he makes speech class fun! Easy A and youll learn some interesting things on the way.
omg this had to be the easiest 3 credits that i earned at st johns he is too easy i wish i had him all the time when u come to class its gunna be like comedy hour 5 speeches, no tests
easssiest class you will ever take.. you wont learn a damn thing, but he's so fun to hang out with.. haha, im taking him again, i love him.
Dr. Myers is an awesome professor! He has a good sense of humor and knows how to make his class interesting. I would say his class is an easy A. By the way, Do Not buy the text book, if you will, you are going to use it only once!
Dr. Myers is amazing, He is an easy A, all you have to do is give 5 easy speeches, and in my class this semester, he cancelled the last speech. He is funny , just dont yawn in front of him he hates that. best teacher, I liked him so much I took up speecg as a major.
Greatest teacher ever. very understanding and easy going.
probably the easiest speech class if you dont get on his nerve; unfortunately, he gets edgy all the time. the dumbest prof at sju ever. i think they just found him on the street or something.
probably the easiest speech class if you dont get on his nerve; unfortunately, he gets edgy all the time. the dumbest prof at sju ever. i think they just found him on the street or something.
He's the easiest speech professor in St. John's but I recommand you not to take him. He's not a fair grader and he doest teach at all. He also has a very bad temper and really bad manners. Don't take him unless you're attempting a suicide..
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!! He is by far the best professor at St. John's! i took him for Acting and now i am taking him for speech 1000c...he is the sweetest person and he is hysterical. He iS a 100% easy grader! just do the few easy assignments he gives and you will be guaranteed an A!! TAKE HIM!!! YOU WILL LOVE HIM TOO!!
Myers is such a nice guy and the class is super fun and ridiculously easy...you will get an A if your focused and mentally there! There are movies and the work load is nice for a SPE course. Mandatory for Theatre and Musical Theatre Minors, but w/e Myers is the greatest teacher here!
Great Professor. His class will make you laugh and you'll always be in a good mood. If your shy this class will truly break whatever shell your hiding under and grant you confidence you never had before, I'm not joking it is really like that. However, never ever yawn in front of him, he will get pissed.
Dr Myers is a really funny guy and a really easy teacher... but the class is kindof a joke. we watched movies a lot but if youre looking for an easy good grade definitely take this class
Easy class but maybe he needs to retire, he has these crazy mood swings, and is real rude jus kiss ass and you should be fine!
Take Him!!!! He's very easy but understands all aspects of acting! He has many stories about his past and celebrity encounters! Easy A, as long as you attend and bring monologues!
excellentlearned alotstrict but through and encouraging
inspiring and enlightening& thoughtful colorful
convince me to change my major to speech----a live wire amidst other windbags flashy & energetic & knowledgeable doesn t like you to miss classkind really likes students
DEFINITELY THE MOST COMPELLING PROF I HAD AT STJU--HE IS QUIRKY & COMPASSIONATE---WISE & AN ORIGINAL THINKER---SHOOTS STRAIGHT--DOESNT WASTE YR TIME
NOT ONE BORING SECOND with this in touch dude MYERS is a stately, classy, well-dressed, humorous wit & extremely informed abt communications & especially THEATER ARTS
A Rock n Roll type Senior Citizen but conservative & caring-treats students as equals--understanding but strict --livelymkaes you work for your A but no one caresas he is never dull
FINALLY a real acting teacher who is involved in the professional theater all over the place: a very realistic yet practical approach informed by years of real achievement THIS GUY IS A GEM
I will remember long after leaving the university this one of a kind professor who seems married to his work & REALITY For me one can use what I learned about theater arts in the REAL world Strongly recommend this for both fun & wisdom
I ve taken 3 classes with MYERS anyone who complains about him is borderline personality or psychopathin our theater class there were such odd balls & MYERS did not put up with thier shenanigans
I took this class as a lark having no interest in drama but boy did I change my tune Now I am very much into writing my own s tuffMyers is one of the only famous profs at St John'sthey should give him more theater classes as everyone expect the deviants liked itthere were some complaining crazies
I found giving a speech not as terrifying as I used to feel. This is because I received individual specific attention& was constantly stimulated & entertained but You can t miss class or come late/ GREAT PROF! GREATEST!
This Dr Meyers is one of a kind He is super fun but all business & you really learn practical useful tipsabout gettinga job & using oral presentations Thoroughly neat & groovy
Some SJRs take 4 different classes with this genius.....and that is what he is...a FORCE OF NATURE...anybody who balks abt him is bipolar or just undiagnosed.the GREATEST PROF HEREshould be DEAN or PRESIDENT
difficult and alot of workbut everyone did ithe is down to earth practical doesn t waste time explains things explicitly available for extra help doesnt like excuses or Bs a WINNER!
a HIGH ENERGY BIG HEARTED VERY INDIVIDUALISTIC GUYI learned more in one day from him than all other Speech blow hardshe is fair and gives exacting directionscannot tolerate phoninesss....an original thinker take THIS CLASs!!
enroll fast his sections fill up via word of mouth doesnt waste time more energy than all the kids in room put togetherhyper energy hyper smart hyper nice
wow! a winner a st j celebprof u get yr money s worth funny compassionate there would b no theater at sju w.out this thriller take him now!intense
talks alot is never boring funnykindenergetica whirlwind of wordscovers alot pf materialuselefull stuff fair grader recommend
a class act grand speaks loudly and clearlycares abr people religious humorous organized regal an authentic guy
expert in field famous get your money s worth exciting energetic better than any other class I tookdon t like the school
obviously a former stage performerknows material backwards forward and sideways demands attention clean cut fashionable
THE BEST. PERIOD. Never a dull moment. this man rules. Smart Funny Cute Excitingeveryone adores this dude! He can teach anyone how to act or give a speech BRAVO!
TOTAL PRO about the theater and maybe life..He is challenging & makes you work but you LOVE IT!STRICT but it s for your own good...CARES ABOUT STUDENTS!!
A man of many faces & moods....EXTREMELY INTELLECTUYAL but compassionate about kids..withit! A Manhattan socialite and famous playwright! An authority on all things theatrical...swinging & rock n rolling!
I HAD 3 CLASSES WITH HIM & GOT MY MONEY's worth & then some....He is excellent professor & covers the material..he is THE TEXTBOOK!WE LOVE YOUR DR MYERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EWCELLENT PROFESSORKIND smart cute nice dfficult but you actually learn something BEST PROF AT SJU
ONLY Class I GO TO MYERS is better than Facebook & better than twitter hot hot hot this school is nothot; MYERS is very HOTnever ever BOOOOOOOOORINGG
a very organized professor & one feels guilty if one misses class he is strict but you get alot and he s considerate of kidsvery thought-provoking & energetic
VERY VERY professional & always dressed up designs material covered for 2010 not the medieval era as many here do very aware guy & humorous
THE BEST PROFESSOR AT ST JOHN S> HE TAKES HIS TOME WITH EVERYONE< IS VERY FAIR GRADER & YOU WANT TO MAKE AN A>NO ONE MISSES CLASS CAUSE HE S EXCITING & SURPRISING< SWEET SOPHISTICATED & a FAMOUS THEATER PERSON
I learned so much about life as well as the theater. Myers is always well prepared & cool. There are some really nutty types with smart kids. Myers' patience is tested. Anyone who doesn t like him has mental problems. He covers alot ina compelling way. He is a fair gradere & you want to work hard & get up and express yourself. HOT HOT!
MYERS should teach like 10 theater classes as they always fill up. I had 3 classes with him & would take a lot more. The School should understand they have like a celebrtity & accomplished theater genius & should let him do even more. People get As as they DO THE WORK & like it. He is not a pushover just thorough & engaging..
My friends who were in the speech class with me wanted to be able to take some theater classes with dr Myers but were told it s not an elective they can use. this needs to be changed as everyone LOVES THIS TEACHER & no one hears a bad things about him. You get your money's worth & learn stuff & are entertained too.
the best Prof at SJU period
WE ALL LOVE THUS DUDE so with it and so funnya nd kind and teaches really teaches you something
STRICT & COLORFUL ALL SHOW BUSINESS & YET all business dr myers is beloved & enigmatic take him!
Professor meyers has the patience of JOB but dont push him.THIS IS one temper you should not deal with!but he is cool & you do learn alot not a pushover but in no way square
Dramatic & daring & unpredictable, dr meyers isthis is never boringHe is some kind of theater geniusbut I hear he s good in the basic speech business also TAKE HIM!
Easiest A you can get. Hilarious guy. students are asked to do 4-5 speeches in a semester. Very easy as long as you go in front of the class and BS. Take him! Easiest speech professor ever! Funny guy! Bursts out laughing for no reason. This class is like a chill out session. Don't miss it!
some dude wrote on here singing praises of this distinguished teacher then gave hima blue frown! he mentions Dr. Meyers laughing. who wouldn t laughw hen faced with nutjobs like that fool!?MEYERS is great.
I GOT not an A because in my class section PEOPLE WERE ALL PRE MED & PHARMANCY & VERY SMART.I LEARNED A LOT from THIS MEYERS. I love him & will take more of his classes. He is lively & kind
Did not get the A I wanted cause I mised alot of class. this theater class had everyting going for it & very nice students. I wouldn t say that Meyers was a particularly easy teacher as we all had to do alot of work but it was fun & enlighteneing. ven inspiring.
MANY MANY TALENTED THEATER ACTORS were in THISbut Dr. Myers worked very hard individually with each kid. He always positive & cool but very much into respect & discipline.Take a course with him as you learn really learn & hes not mean like too many others.
only class I attnded as the others were borrring zzzzz Professor Meyers is our parents' age but has kept his spark. In fact he is one ball of fire!just do the work. No BS & he doesn t like BS either!work to get A but like it take this wild man as u do get alot for life
Dr Laurence Meyers has componenst other who taught me lacked: charisma & compassion. Some idiot commented that Myers laughed it loud at nothing.It was most likely the fool that made that comment. It was Doc s recognition of the existential void --- what we learn in philosophy & English--- but they aren t taught in as lively a fashion.. If Meyers la
Amazing that other teachers don t take a lesson with this guy. He is on touch with reality even in Queens altho he lives in manhattan. I looked forward to all 3 classes I took with this wise older guy kind & not a pushover
THE THEATER CLASSES I TOOK WITH DOCTOR MEYERS were the BEST ONES I HAD AT ST JOHNs AS HE TAUGHT US HOW TO USE THEATER ARTS IN LIFEnot for uptight or nasty folks we ARE FAMILY IN THEM THEATER CLASSES
great (but weird) professor! Dr. Myers is sooo cool and fun. He's so random and funny. Take him!!! Everyone sucked at acting in the beginning. by the end of the class, we're all soo good.
Not much structure or organization. His insights are interesting. Just wish he would teach more about the actual art of acting and performance. He is a great personality however.
Has passion for his work. Great teacher really improves your speaking and keeps the speeches fun. I truly enjoyed this class.
The man is nothing short of insane. Former students have said he's lost it and I'm pretty sure he has. He never really taught anything. Anything he handed out to us wasn't even in proper English. He is an easy A if you really want to put in 0 work at all. But some students have notified the dept about his work ethic.
His assignments are very broad and uncleary. He tends to focus on select people. Some people performed all (7) presentations while others never did one. Funny man though.
If you are a good speaker you should definitely TAKE him. He did not give us a written midterm or final. HOWEVER, He gave me a B+ because I handed in sources of a presentation late and deducted about half my grade on that speech just so I wouldn't get an A!!! He told me he gets in trouble for giving out to many A's.
Funny, great guy. He is a easy grader. I happened to do really good my first essay so he loved me for the rest of the semester. Still, as long as you show up and try you will get a passing grade. He was very leniant, would highly recommend
The more you participate, the more he will like you & the higher your grade will be. I loved his class, he's very entertaining and his speech assignments make you much more comfortable talking in front of other people. I loved his class.
Easiest professor you could possibly have. It's pretty much a chill-session every class, although he does have an attendance sign-in sheet each class. If you're dreading taking speech class, take him. You can give a 2 minute speech read directly from paper and still get an A. He will probably interrupt your speech to tell a story anyway.
Hilarious. Don't get the textbook, used it one class for about 5 minutes. The syllabus says 8 speeches, but we only did 5. They're not so much speeches so much as more like having words come out of your month in front of the class for at least 2 minutes.
Great guy. Goes off tangent alot so it makes the class interesting. Interact with him as much as possible, do your speeches properly and improve them based on his comments and its an easy A.
If there is a spot open for his class, TAKE HIM! IT IS AN EASY A! No homework, doesn't use textbook, and will help you improve your speeches. Speeches are usually every other week. I loved his class, very comfortable and lively class. Plus, if you start out with a grade lower than a B (highly unlikely) his comments help. Take him!
Funny dude he makes class fun just with his personality! Lets us out early alot too. Even though it's easy he gives great feedback!
By far the one of the most lively teachers I've ever met! He gives great feedback & never had anything negative to say. He's also really open minded. He made me enjoy public speaking.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.57 avg changeRatings by Course
SPE1540
5.0
(1)SPEECH
5.0
(6)SPE
5.0
(1)SPEECH1000C
5.0
(1)SPE2540
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
RCT1594
4.5
SPEECH1000
4.0
RCT2450
4.0
RCT1000
3.8
SPE
3.0