“I’m not sure which mountaintop I should choose, so as to sing his praises but Stephen Foglia is the real deal in terms of educators. Top tier! I’ll start with his level of professionalism. As a senior, I’ve experienced myriad teaching styles and personalities. As a student with a full-time remote job, I often fall behind on assignments. I’ve noticed that in the past SEVERAL of my professors have taken it personally, as opposed to being more considerate, especially since you honestly never know what someone is going through unless you ask them or unless they feel inclined to divulge that information. This has been a traumatic experience for me time and time again, I’d miss a few assignments and professors would turn from day to night in terms of their temperament and the initial ways in which they treated me. Stephen never treated me in such a way even though I fell behind. He would kindly and courteously remind the entire class of the deadlines for completing all of our assignments. Upon entering the class, with no exceptions, Stephen is punctual, prepared, and smiling, radiating positive and encouraging energy and I want to take this opportunity to thank him for that among many other things. His course was by no means a breeze, he challenged us without overdoing it. He was a tough grader, but he made us aware of that in the syllabus. Even still, he allowed us to resubmit our assignments for an improved grade after providing substantial feedback to point us in the right direction. I didn’t say it today in class as we shared our final thoughts on the semester because I wanted to save my critiques for this evaluation, but he instilled key ideas that any thespian or lover of theatre should hold in deep regard. We also touched on several canonical works that I’ve never had the opportunity to read. With that said, I learned a ton and there is so much that I’m taking away after having taken his course. I also appreciate how conversant he was at facilitating discussion and expounding on the topics he introduced to the class. He is obviously very well-studied and passionate about theatre. I feel privileged to have taken his course and would describe my experience as an outstanding one, world-class even. He is truly a hidden gem among the faculty here at Hunter and I hope that his efforts propel him to a level of success that he is truly deserving of. Thank you so much for everything Prof Foglia and I look forward to your feedback regarding my play. If it were any other professor, I would assume that you only wanted a copy of it to ensure that I didn’t make the whole thing up lol! It has been quite a pleasure and honor to have studied under your tutelage this semester!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Professor Foglia is very professional, sweet and considerate. He is passionate, effective, and encouraging without trying to be “buds” with his class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“A kind professor with a lot of knowledge in plays. He always welcomes people into the class and is very flexible if you have any problems. Would recommend!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI loved this class! Steve is a great teacher. He’s very insightful and dedicated and well-organized. Work was graded extremely quickly and thoughtfully. I learned so much that I’ll use in the future. I feel very fortunate to have taken Play Analysis with him!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAcross all of my time at Hunter, Professor Foglia is my favorite Theatre instructor. His passion for the subject makes it really easy to engage in meaningful class discussions that foster a better understanding of the texts we read. He wasn’t afraid to switch up the material to something that made more sense for the pace of our class, and he had a great instinct for steering the class with questions that encouraged participation. This was a very enjoyable class and I felt encouraged to attend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked the diversity of the plays chosen and the discussions and dissecting of them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThoroughly enjoyed this class, an excellent introduction to the subject. Stephen was very responsive to the students, and created a good learning environment for people to participate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreat Prof!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THEA101: Introduction to Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Stephen is one of the best professors I have had at Hunter College. He is very passionate about what he is teaching and is incredibly knowledgeable about theatre and the industry. He is thorough and only has the best interest in mind for his students. In my opinion, he should be given more challenging classes to teach such as Acting or Play Analysis. He once subbed for my acting class and in the one class we had him, the scenes we were working on drastically improved. The energy in the classroom was so positive and you could tell how happy and excited he was to work with us. It is very rare to find a professor like him and I hope he has the chance to share and teach more at Hunter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “A very passionate professor! He care about his students. He made want to learn more about Theater.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Professor Stephen Foglia it\u2019s really amazing at what he does. I can tell he is very passionate about his work and is interested in his students learning the material. Overall, great professor!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Professor Foglia was a great professor! Although I am already well versed in theatre, I still learned so much through this class and had fun doing and presenting assignments. If possible I would love to take another course with him! :)” “A very fun class in which we were able to learn more about art while being able to experience the different types of art across the city. Stephen made sure we understood what we were supposed to do and was always very friendly, making it easy to approach him and participate in class. Would take the class again as I feel like I got a unique experience from this class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “He was one of the best professors I\u2019ve had at Hunter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This was my favorite class I’ve ever taken at Hunter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope this class will still be offered for years to come.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “An amazing class, I only wish it didn\u2019t have to end. Professor Foglia is very knowledgeable about every subject he discusses. He really expanded my mind!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I highly enjoyed this class. It put me out of my comfort zone and I feel like I learned a lot. Professor Foglia is very understanding and a nice professor. He gave great feedback on the assignments. I would gladly take this class again if I had the chance.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I learned so much this semester and I look at plays in a completely new light. This class have given me the confidence to produce and analyze my own plays because of all of the feedback we were given. I feel like I am better equipped at pursuing the career that I want in theatre! Additionally, I finally have the confidence to make my own plays now that we have analyzed a handful of differing plays. Thank you!!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I really liked this class because it was not only about teaching us the topics but also it was more about making us see the interesting parts about them that made us like the plays. Which is something I really liked about this class apart from the organization.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Stephen is an outstanding professor who is well-versed in his field and is more than qualified to be teaching Play Analysis. He is pleasant and humble, despite his qualifications. We appreciate that he has both the academic qualifications and experience, as well as experience from working in the modern industry. He makes the effort to not only equip us with the tools needed to approach theatre as an academic (close readings, analysis, research), but to encourage us to consider how these skills can be applied to our work both within an academic setting and as an industry professional. Students look forward to taking this class with Stephen \u2013few professors possess all of the qualities Stephen does, and it has been a privilege to be in his class.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “literally the best professor ever, please bring him back to teach this class again and more classes!!!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis was an amazing class. The structure was very crisp, probably one of the best I\u2019ve taken and I\u2019m a senior so it\u2019s not my first rodeo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you Prof, it felt like a blessing taking your class. I\u2019ve never felt so seen and heard by a teacher before and it was motivating and encouraging to see you actively acknowledge every student that walks into the classroom. It\u2019s a small gesture but a has huge effect!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cProfessor Foglia was extremely dedicated to his craft. Clearly and extensively provided the class with challenging studying of the many, numerous plays he covered in class successfully. He is definitely knowledgeable as a professor and a great inspiration to all the student’s journey in the Theatre field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDefinitely one of the most structured classes I\u2019ve ever been in, a huge plus. I appreciate the dedication you have to your students, honestly I don\u2019t know how you manage all that. You\u2019re also a professor that is very knowledgeable on theater, to the point where I can see the mountain of knowledge that I have yet to discover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I absolutely loved it!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Made me much more interested in visiting theaters and cinemas. The play at soho rep was my absolute favorite it had me leaning forward in my seat. Jazz lecture had me excited for the jazz gallery, and it lived up to the expectations. Jazz gallery gave me chills from how soulful it sounded to me. Thank you for introducing me to a side of nyc I wasn\u2019t aware about.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Your insight into the art pieces we explored in class was incredibly eye-opening and changed the way I look at art in my spare time.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I really loved this course as well as the Professor.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “loved the class. I liked how it was structured. I had fun and enjoyed art kinds that I hadn’t tried before. Thank you.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This was one of the most fun classes I have attended! I loved how much you loved it, which made the teachings more interesting and the trips were so fun!! The trips allowed me to be more open up to going to museums and just roaming around looking at art! Thank you!!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Professor Foglia enhanced this course with numerous on site experiences, interactive and collaborative class assignments, and a fascinating knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter. Students were encouraged to participate and share feedback, and every student was treated as a valuable asset to the course.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Amazing. Slayed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the best professors I\u2019ve had at Hunter College. As a senior, out of all the classes I\u2019ve taken thus far, this was my favorite class. Truly such a great, fun and memorable class and as a pre-med\/science student, taking a humanities class really helped me to enjoy and appreciate the arts a lot more. I have learned so much and gained a lot of knowledge in being able to understand the breadth and depth of different works of art, such as art in museums, films, theater plays, music and more. I HIGHLY recommend everyone take Professor Foglia and this class.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am really glad I joined this class in the beginning of the semester. I really enjoyed all of different spaces that we went to see and it made my first semester much more eventful. Thank you for making this class interesting as well as teaching us all the different types of art. It was my favorite class for sure!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cProfessor Stephen was a fantastic professor and I cannot think of a better way to teach a course like this. He is a valuable asset in the Hunter College faculty and I hope he continues to be valued and teach more and more hunter students. I feel as though I have become more worldly, inquisitive, creatively and intellectually curious, and more confident to enter spaces that are more esoteric and not easily open to anyone except people who are in the arts. I recommend this class to anyone I know who needs creative expression credit!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cProfessor Foglia taught an interesting, informative, and useful class. The variety of class outings brought us around the city and highlighted the importance of the arts in New York City today and throughout history. The reading materials provided were relevant and helped to provide context for the writing assignments. His detailed responses to all written assignments helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and take the course more seriously. I had the pleasure of being in class with many students who are majoring in the sciences, and it was clear that not all this information is common knowledge and does a great service to the students. I highly recommend this class and instructor, I believe it should be a core requirement for all Hunter students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHiiiii I cannot express how much I really enjoyed this class. You are such a good educator, instructor, mentor, and even friend. I loved every single trip and being able to have meaningful conversations with you. Your response to me asking for a letter of rec almost had me in tears because it was so sweet and kind. I really really really appreciate how much you do for us!! Thank you so much for the great time and you were definitely my fav instructor at Hunter :)))) thank you <3\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis class was very enjoyable and really got me to appreciate the cultural museums and theaters etc in NYC that I never experienced before. Though the timing for some events weren\u2019t that great, it\u2019s understandable for a class that goes on trips for performances. Overall great class with a good selection of assignments that aren\u2019t stressful but really get your head thinking about the benefits of all these things. Thank you for the wonderful semester, its been an eye opening experience for a lot of things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cyour class was one of the most fun classes I had ever had at Hunter. Of course, that would have not been like that without you being a professor for this class.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was a fun experience, and it really has encouraged me to check out more cultural experiences like the lincoln center, art museums, and other theatres. I think because of the pandemic, I haven\u2019t had a chance to explore everything close to Hunter. It\u2019s saddening, but now that everything is opening, there are more opportunities everywhere to experience art and the humanities, and this class really showed me that. Thank you for being a wonderful professor\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you so much this is one of the beautiful classes that I ever had and the best professor .\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want to thank you for teaching us this semester, I really enjoyed taking this class with you; you are THE best professor at Hunter, truly a professor who is so passionate about his field of work and thus made me, and I’m sure the others, just as excited about the arts and humanities. I am glad I took this class before I graduated, really a great class to end my journey at Hunter :)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI had so much fun in your class. It was definitely an experience to remember. I really appreciate your passions for what you do and your perspectives on art that allowed me to see the urban landscape in a different way. I\u2019m excited for the future of this program, and I hope your future students will have as much of an enjoyable experience as I did! \u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen I registered for this class, I was expecting to be annoyed by the length of the class and the number of out of class outings. I quickly grew to love the class. Although the outings were sometimes long or ran late, they were always interesting. I would’ve never heard of these plays\/events if it weren’t for this class. I now have a new interest for plays and new forms of art and media. The assignments were always very clear and my responses came so easily to me because we discussed them heavily in class. Professor Foglia does a great job at explaining concepts and engaging the class in discussion. He also did a great job with transitioning to online. I looked forward to this class every week!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI so appreciated this class, I was introduced to different things that most likely would never have heard about. Cambodian Rock Band was one of my absolute favorite shows that we saw, it was such a beautifully told story. When we transitioned to online classes, I really appreciated the guest opera singer and loved hearing about her talent and the work that goes into it. This class was really amazing despite the challenges that we were faced with. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this course! I\u2019m not a super artsy person but he made the course very enjoyable and understandable. He is a truly caring professor who constantly shows his enthusiasm and appreciation for each student. I also do not usually feel comfortable asking questions in class but he is such a warm and kind person that I was able to without any hesitation or worry beforehand. In my opinion, this class may not have even had the same great experience without him as the professor. His grades are slightly harsh but he explains his reasonings behind them which inspired me to do better and fix anything that was poor in my previous assignments. He was very understanding due to the pandemic as well and just wanted to make sure we were learning and appreciating as much art as possible. Truly one of the best professors I\u2019ve had!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlthough this is a class in which we were supposed to walk around and talk about art, the professor did magic and was able to fulfill it without leaving home. Great professor and course.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTook the class to fill a requirement and didn’t have much of a background with the type of things we learned, but ended this semester with a much better understanding and appreciation for the world of arts. Amazing Professor!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the most friendly and engaged teachers I have had at Hunter. He made great effort to have speakers come in our blackboard collab calls, we had playwrights, dancers, opera singers and more come talk to us about their work. The class was very enjoyable, and explored so many social elements I had not realized that artforms were so intertwined with. The class was very related to the times, I especially appreciated the weeks where we watched Deavere Smith’s play on the LA riots as it had been not far after the riots in New York. I have learned so much about new artforms, I have learned a lot about myself, and about humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA great Professor. Very passionate about the work and is willing to explain everything to students who are not too involved in the arts. 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