It really really wastes my time. And he is the hardest grader. He ruins every final I take.

Definitely take Acting 1. It's an easy A. HOWEVER...DON'T TAKE IT WITH JOEL. He's the hardest grader ever for no reason and assigns writing and reading work every class. If you take it with him thinking it'll be an easy A think again.

I'd definitely take it with Joel again! He really gives good feedback and cares. He's also really fun. There is a bit of reading in the beginning but it tappers off. There is a lot of work outside that is necessary but it is absolutely worth it because it pays off in the performances.