Western Kentucky University / Y / David Young

Dr. Young is an amazing teacher. The class consists mostly of playing games and basic scenework with a partner. You read An Actor Prepares and take quizzes over it, which aren't hard as long as you actually read. The final consists of a scene...this was my only beef with the class. He picks your partner and gives you a choice between a few cuttings that he tailors to you and your partner based on your personalities and what he feels you can do. I got screwed over with both of the big scenes I had to do because I got less than desirable partners; however, it's also a compliment to you if he does this as he only partners these people up with someone whose talent, time management, etc, will take up the slack. Dr. Young is a VERY kind professor and is great to talk to outside of class. He's very encouraging and uplifting which is something lacking in the theatre department in general.

Dr.Young is a great teacher. He really seems to care for his students, and he helped me tremendously with my acting. He's really inspiring to work with, and his ideas for scenes are genious. He's one fly guy.

BTA rocks! This is a fun class and David really knows what he is doing. You learn so many new techniques just by "playing" as he likes to call it, and all the improv games are great. The final is a scene that you do with a partner, and very low stress!