Professor: John Hellweg
Department: TBD
College: Smith College
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: THE242
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He teaches so that every person sets their own ceiling. It's deeply personal and psychologically challenging. Your comfort zone is deliberately targeted & challenged. His improv class includes modern dance and reading theory. He's (tactfully) brutally honest & gifted with a rare brand of empathy. One of the most brilliant people I've ever met.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: THE01
- 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:
Apart from the numbers used to rate this class and it's professor (As out of context as they can be taken) I genuinely want to relay how life changing this class was for me. John is a model teacher because he is personable. He finds a way to relate the class material to each student, and creates a comfortable learning environment.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: THE515
- 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:
Took improv with John last Spring and it was not only extremely helpful, but challenging, as well. If you take improv with him, you can expect to be on your feet and working in every class. Extremely rewarding AND you get to know your classmates very well. You become a unit.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: THEAT200
- 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:
John's huge heart and love of teaching is something I carry with me years after graduating from college. His improv class reaches far beyond the familiar SNL and Second City world and into mask work and invisible theatre. John's class teaches you not only how to be in the moment but how to change the world.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: THETHE
- 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:
I took John's classes in Moliere and Improvisation a few years ago and he stands in my mind as one of the most influential professors of my college career. Now a working theatre professional, I regularly draw on the amazing ground we covered and the growth I went through as a student of his. I highly reccommend taking any class he offers!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: THE344
- 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:
This course will better you as theatre practitioner AND change your life. New/exp'd directors, actors and designers should not miss directing with John. His class utilizes Viewpoints to establish a comfortable and creative ensemble. He inspires trust and chance-taking within the vulnerable environment that is directing/acting in front of peers.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: THE242
- 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:
An amazing professor! Took directing with him and it was the best directing course I have yet taken. Taking improv with him next semester. Top notch prof. He challenges you in a loving and supportive way that makes the most difficult tasks, such as baring your soul before your peers, not only bearable, but LIFE ENRICHING!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: THE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is amazing. The minute you hear him speak you will burst into laughter and want to do him all at the same time. You may not think so at first...but give him time. He is one of a kind!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: VARIOUS
- 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:
Um. I love John. He sits on his hands. He is helpful, but a little afraid.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ACTINGDIR
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's awesome, so eccentric. He gives you as much feedback as you can handle...you definately will improve. Give him something new and different!
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