Matt Andrews - Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Professor: Matt Andrews

Department: Theater

College: Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Theatre Workshop was fun. We developed a short play written by the class and we took on different positions. The workload is heavy at times when writing the show but the other assignments aren't bad and you can rehearse in class. We love Matt!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MDIA350DIRECT
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Directing is the "Big Kids Table" of theatre classes as Matt calls it- you have several smaller assignments that culminate in an enormous project: A scene that you are responsible for castingstaging along with a prompt book researching your play. One of my most rewarding college classes but I had to work for it, don't be afraid to do a hard scene

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THTRE150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice and friendly, really knows what he's talking about and has great stories. Not a lot of work until the end of the semester, doesn't really provide written feedback. Good and fun class to take him for

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DIRECTHEA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's the man! Directing course is challenging but def. worth the time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INTRODRAM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Egocentric guy, talks a lot about irrelevant things, but overall a fun class. Participation is a big part of grade. Many acting projects during the semester. Would take this class again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Acting II was really fun with games, scenes and a monologue. My acting is stronger and he helped a lot . I have enjoyed all my theatre courses with Matt.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACTIN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Andrews is a great acting teacher for theater. I learned a lot about myself as an actor and Andrews caters to everyone in the class no matter who they are. Take this class if you want to further your acting hobby.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACTI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Matt's an awesome teacher. he's very encouraging and equally attentive to everyone in the class. definitely one of my favori1te professors.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved the class! He is really good at coaching you and picks good scenes to perform. Must be dedicated as you can fail a scene if you miss a performance or too many classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good professor and a fun class. He mixes things up a lot. Highly recommended.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Okay guy, not a good professor. He plays favorites and is really not flexible at all if you have to miss a performance for the class. Drama wasn't my thing before taking this class, and it definitely still isn't.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DRAMA150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I liked the class a lot. It is a good mix of reading plays and performing scenes. Professor does a good job coaching beginners and really encourages you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ridiculous. Cancels classes and lets you out early a lot, but at what cost? Let us go early the day before a test without covering material ON the test... just decided not to teach class that day, I guess. Doesn't know names four months into the semester. Moral? You're paying $500 a credit to come here. Take a prof. who's worth the money.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTRODRAM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Yes he is a funny guy and makes class entertaining, however it takes him forever to hand back assignments to the point where half the semester has gone by and you don't know how you are doing. If you like being arbitrarily graded by just a bit then go for it

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WESTLIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took west lit with him over the 10 day break. Consdering it was 15 weeks of work in a ten day period, it really wasn't bad at all. Read 4 plays, took 2 quizzes, 4 papers and one final. Gave us plenty of extra time to read and do the work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DIRECTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Matt's class was very hard, and he's very demanding, but I learned a ton about the subject and myself. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about theater.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLAYDIRECTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really cares about his students and motivates them to work their hardest to find enjoyment in the topic. Good work goes well rewarded, and his instruction has helped me to become a better performer and director onstage. You can do nothing but benefit from his classes. Extremely helpful and equally attentive to all of his students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MODDRAMA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

a demanding professor but a really good class, I actually looked forward to going. One of the best teachers I've had at Marist.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACTINGDIRECTIN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really good classes. He knows his stuff and will do everything he can to pass it on. I always felt like he was pulling for me even when my scenes needed more work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACTINGIANDII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Matt is a wonderful professor! He challeneges you to work your best. You may not realize it at the moment but you do end up learning a great deal. He is a good teacher and I recommend anyone to take his classes. Make sure you are always PREPARED and are a RISKTAKER though!