Lori Bales - Millikin University, Decatur, IL

Professor: Lori Bales

Department: Theater

College: Millikin University, Decatur, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TH345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lori directs scenes and anyone who says she makes you a better actor is delusional. She is overall a detriment to an otherwise great program in my opinion.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACT6969
• 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:

I used to think really poorly of her but as you get more advanced she begins to engage more with students who need the help.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADS69
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken all of my classes that have ever existed with Lori. Anyone who is afraid of Lori is a ****ing pussy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACTADS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lori is one of the most dedicated people to her craft I have ever met. Yes, she is honest, if you can't take that then get out of this field. She will give the best she personally can to any student willing to work hard. Yes, she is human, so she cannot act the same to every student. But if you stop whining i GUARANTEE you will learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lori is...interesting. The people who like her are the people who are liked by her. I am personally not one of them so let me say this--The woman knows how to analyze but I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Lori can have hers, but she shouldn't be so condescending if she doesn't agree with yours. Her obvious favoritism makes me sick

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TH01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I also had Lori in the spring of 2009 and I couldn't disagree with the other persons comment more. Lori plays blatant favorites, is immature and closed minded, contradictory, and refuses to let you explain yourself. Once she's decided she doesn't like you, there's no redeeming yourself. She's also threatened by opinions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Lori for Acting 2 in the Spring of 2009. I had heard horrible things about her, but she really wasn't so bad. Apparently she had a big change of heart a few years ago. She is brutally honest, and sometimes really harsh, but if you really can't handle it, then acting is not the business for you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THEAT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Lori for acting one and two. Lori is Lori, you hate her or love her. She is lots of fun though once you get to know her, and get past whatever is said in class. She can be a handful, and rather blunt, but she taught me the most of almost any teacher at millikin!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEA401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teachings were confusing and contradictory.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEATRE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lori is a tough cookie but able to gives honest feedback. Like a female Simon from "American Idol".

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACTING
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ADVANCED
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loru has this inability, or better yet a malfunction for adapting. She plays favorites completely out in the open and would rather tear down a student rather than help them to improve. Is very vague and lacks creative vision as well. The saying those who can't, teach comes to mind.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACTING1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

lori is very honest, unlike some other teachers in the theatre department. its helpful, you either like it or you hate it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: TH345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her understanding of the concepts she attempts to teach are as ill founded as her unwillingness to learn. Additionally, being terribly fond of certain students, she tends to make broad comparisons between members of the class giving her both a bias and making the atmosphere unproductive.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACTING
• 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:

Lori is fabulous. She will give back to you everything the you put into the class. She knows what she's talking about and can relate to students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is very clear, and she tells you the truth, although some freshman have a hard time taking it. Overall, a great prof.