Michael Tolaydo - St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD

Professor: Michael Tolaydo

Department: Theater

College: St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Michael is absolutely brilliant. This was my first year, and we already talk like we're old mates, and it's great. His work is difficult, but if you pay attention, ask questions, and include yourself, he will do everything to get your grade up. He's very funny and very talented, but don't get on his bad side.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TFMS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Michael is awesome. He never sticks to the syllabus though and sometimes it is hard to keep up with his plans because they always change. An incredible actor and a great person.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACTINLOTS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Michael is great if you figure out how he works which is organized chaos. He's pretty funny and curses a lot and just be his friend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TFMS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really knows his stuff, really funny and engaging prof. And he's not close-minded when it comes to what a play means etc. He quizzed us on all the plays we read. We were assigned a handful of papers, some of which were a bit vague on formatting. He's very available to help/talk, and he'll let you rewrite a paper if you botch it. No exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tolaydo's classes were only difficult because his instructions were nearly incomprehensible. Three sets of instructions for the same project, all of which said different things. Almost half of my directing class didn't pass, and all his classes are like this. He's a good person, but could use some basic organization skills.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACT01
• 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:

He's a lot of fun and very clear, He'll work you hard but I highly recommend taking his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACT1
• 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:

He'll give you that kick in the seat of your pants that you need if you want to make it in the acting business. And yes, you do need it. Take a class with him and get your medicine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Michael taught one class I had and he was awesome!!!! I really think everyone should take a class from him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tolaydo and I got along extremely well. He makes a big deal about going to class but he always kept it entertaining. By the end of the semester, I knew almost all of the people in my class really well because he puts a lot of emphasis on creating an unified class that isn't scared to tell each other their honest opinion. I highly recommend him!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEA
• 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:

Michael is an excellent teacher, and is entertaining to boot. I wouldn't trade my classes with him for anything.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Michal is brilliant, and his last name is Ellis-Tolaydo. HOWEVER... he told me I didn't rehearse my lines for Acting class for the final. I did, but I also had horrible stage fright and he never once said anything about an invited audience, nor did he co

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THEA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Micheal is out there, but alot of theatre teachers are. And he really tries to give you that A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took Acting, Thea. History, Auditions, Voicework, and was in two plays he directed. He is really the bright spot in the Theater department. Knows the real world of acting and prepares you for it. Scatterbrained at times, but makes up for it by creativity, entertainment, and quality of education

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

michael is brilliant. however, he is also incredibly add, self centered, and addicted to diet coke. he made me cry almost every day and i'm really not sure how much i learned. and to this day he still gets my name wrong.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACTI
• 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:

I took acting I, Shakespeare, and Theatre History 1 & 2. Tolaydo is hard, usually pretty fair, and a great enthusiastic teacher. There were times he made me so mad I cried, but dealing with him helps prepare you for the professional world.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

knows his stuff about Shakespeare, but it ADHD personified.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

MET is another of SMCM's gifted teachers -- you learn AND you enjoy doing it. One warning -- his 2-part history seminar for majors is very demanding, but worth it. You must do the work, or else you should wait until you're ready to make that commitment.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEAR
• 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 # 19

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEAR
• 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:

his house is neat. he bought pizza. woo!