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03.12.12

Marc Chavaree, Carolina Learning Connection…

http://carolinalearningconnection.com/

http://carolinalearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/i-nearly-hurt-myself-it-was-so-funny/

I Nearly Hurt Myself it was so Funny

Scott Pacitti and the Chuckleheads!

I decided to take my 8 years old daughter on a date with Dad to go see the Chuckleheads Improvisational Theater act at the Ballantyne Arts Center last night.  I met Scott about a month ago and his account of how he became involved in Improv was captivating so the next logical question was… What’s Improv all about?  I knew what Improv was in theory because of TV shows that required actors to improvise like “Whose Line is it Anyway“ you remember! No?

That all came to life last night for my daughter, me and what I suspect were 30 or 40 others in the audience as the cast would think on their feet and improvise their lines which by itself was hilarious.  The performance escalated with greater degrees of situational factors that an all too willing audience provided.

There was singing, dancing, acting, falling, crying and every bit of it was just ridiculously funny.

Scott and the cast were great, my daughter woke up talking about it so now she wants to become a Chucklehead!

Scott is teaching a class on Improvisational Theater with us so come check it out, learn the secrets and how improvisational theater can help you communicate with a level of confidence you didn’t think possible!

02.22.12

Linda Thompson Gebelein (Chuckleheads’ Cast Member)…

In case you wonder if what we do as improvisers actually means anything: there’s a young woman at my church who is carrying the burdens of 2 part time jobs, full time college, a dad who’s unwell and who is paying the bills and being far more responsible than any 19 year old should have to be. She was at our show last night and mentioned The Chuckleheads in a Facebook post about how much better she felt after laughing at our antics last night. What we do matters.

01.25.12

**See Scott Pacitti’s (LEADER OF PLANET IMPROV/ACTOR’S CRIB, INC./THE CHUCKLEHEADS) Charlotte Observer Interview/Article Online At

HTTP://WWW.CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM/2012/01/25/2957843/SCOTT-PACITTI.HTML

12.09.11

Thank you SO much for coming and working with my/our students !  Wow, you were extraordinary!  You are welcome any time.

Natasha T. Wall/Olivia Harlan

Theatre teacher

North Stanly Middle School

12.07.11

Scott!

Thanks so much for making it out last night at such short notice for my/our corporate clients!  They LOVED you!  Thanks for making me look good to my clients by being so flexible!  I will shout your names from the rooftops and trust me, the next time I need entertainment: be it 2 hours notice or 2 years notice, you will be tops on my list!  J

Thanks again and take care!

JENNA YATES  CATERING SALES MANAGER jenna.yates@jqh.com Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel  2800 Coliseum Centre Drive Charlotte  North Carolina  28217  704.926.1485

Bob McHone – Actor/Spokesperson/Participant in Scott Pacitti’s Improv for Actors and Models Workshop

 

Ralph Henderson – Synergy Street Executive

LinkedIn Recommendations

Ralph Henderson has endorsed your work as President and Director at Planet Improv and Actor’s Crib, Inc..

Details of the Recommendation: 07.26.11

To Whom It May Concern:

On Monday, July 11 Scott Pacitti, the Founder and Executive Director of Actor’s Crib, Inc., a 501c3 not for profit corporation, addressed the business owners Mastermind group of which I am the President, Synergy Street Executive, in Concord, North Carolina.

Mr. Pacitti spoke at our meeting of the importance of the “improvisational mindset” in today’s corporate environment, especially for the self-employed business owner.

My colleagues and I found Scott: professional; knowledgeable; relatable; energetic; passionate; humorous; eloquent; respectful; and very informative on the topic he presented.

I/we look forward to working again with Mr. Pacitti as soon as possible and would recommend him highly to any organization that wishes to utilize his expertise.

Yours truly,

Ralph Henderson

President

Synergy Street Executive

Service Category: Business Consultant

Year first hired: 2011

Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative

 

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DOC041211-4 –  Kate Newton – Arts and Science Council of Charlotte

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Thankyou Letter for Scott Pacitti-1 – Christie H. Amato Ph. D. UNC Charlotte – Belk College of Business  (date of service was actually April, 2011, not 2010)

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Kevin Miller - Alston & Bird LLP Law Firm

March 23, 2011

Scott,

Thank you so much for having your group come and entertain our office at our ASC campaign kick-off.  The Chuckleheads were both professional and amusing.  We thoroughly appreciated the way the group interacted with the audience without making anyone feel uncomfortable.  I would definitely recommend the Chuckleheads/ Actors Crib, Inc. to anyone looking to provide some levity in their office or at one of their events.

Thanks again!

Kevin Miller

Conference Services Manager

Alston & Bird LLP

Bank of America Plaza, Suite 4000

101 South Tryon Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28280-4000

Direct Dial: (704) 444-1264

Facsimile:   (704) 444-1111

Email: kevin.w.miller@alston.com

www.alston.com

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Scott Pacitti – Ryann Fairweather – Mint Museum of Charlotte

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ASC- Thank You Ltr to Scott Pacitti – 3.8.11 – Toni Woods – United Way of  Central Carolinas

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Chuckleheads Letter – Jessica Barius – K&L Gates Law Firm

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Karen Lawrence – It’s My Affair

12-09-2010

Scott,

Thank you so much for agreeing to facilitate the networking portion of our program.   It was a very unique way to get everyone to introduce themselves and I believe everyone really enjoyed it.   I hope you were able to make some contact.

Please let me know what your parking fee was and I am more than happy to reimburse you.

Thank you again and have very happy and safe holiday season!   Merry Christmas!

Karen Lawrence, CMP

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It’s My Affair, LLC

Special Events and Meeting Management

PO Box 680202
Charlotte, NC  28216

704-394-4928

www.itsmyaffair.com

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Carol Roth – United Family Services

12-10-10

Thank Scott for your participation.

As you know – I was very skeptical – but was so pleased as to how it turned out.

Thanks again!!

Carol Roth, CMP

Senior Event Strategist

United Family Services

601 E. 5^th Street, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28202

704-367-2799

www.unitedfamilyservices.org

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Christopher White – LifeSpan

12-07-10

The feeling is mutual.  The individuals we support benefit tremendously from you and your organization.  They miss you!!!

Christopher White, BSW, QP

Executive Director

3127 Kalynne St.

Charlotte, NC 28208

Office Tel: 704-944-5100 or 704-393-5916

Cell: 704-763-5276

Fax: 704-393-5917

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Julie Austin Whitney – Festival in the Park

09-26-10

To you goes the biggest thank you!

THANK YOU!!

Julie Whitney Austin

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GirlsDayAway2010Thanks - Randy Smith – Mike Butts – Jerry Thornton – Visit Charlotte

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Barney Barnum – regarding the Chuckleheads’ performance at the 75th anniversary of the Kool Park Pool in Hickory, NC

08-15-10

Thanks, Scott. I believe every attendee had a great time.

Kids were charmed, adults were entertained, and Robin and I were delighted to be there and a part of the program.

I appreciated your team’s patience in the rain delay.

Please forward another “thanks, job well done” to your crew.  LKN Productions will be using you again in the future.  We are currently developing programs for inner-city schools in the Charlotte area focusing on leadership.

Gaylene did a fabulous job of pulling all the resources together and I felt the Carpenter family has been keenly aware of the great impact she has brought to them and to Hickory, NC.  This event was an example.

I fully anticipate and wish for you additional venues from other groups and companies in Hickory for you.  You can add my testimonial to your repertoire and referral base.

I plan on seeing you at one of the upcoming workshops.  Let’s stay in touch.

Sincerely and appreciatively,

Barney

barney_44@windstream.net

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Cynthia Kmidowski – Lake Norman Charter School

05-18-10

THANK YOU for leading such a fun and interesting workshop for my group this morning!  I know they all had a great time releasing their inner selves in the many activities you lead them through today!  It was a lot of fun!  I know they will be talking about it over the dinner table tonight!

Enjoy your weekend!

AND…

Thank you so much for your kind words!  We thank you for the outstanding workshop you presented to us!  The students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I know they will take away many new found skills to apply to the Theatre arts and beyond!  Your energy and enthusiasm was a great start to the day!

I look forward to inviting you, and perhaps some additional members of your troupe, back to LNCS next year!

Thank you again!

Cynthia Kmidowski

World Languages Department Chair

Spanish/Theatre Teacher

Tennis Coach

Interact Advisor

“Together we learn, lead and serve.”

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Melissa McDougall - Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc.

11-12-09

Scott,

Thank you so much for your part in making our retreat so successful, especially in light of such horrific  weather conditions! J  Truly, your part was a huge success and people are still laughing and talking about it today.  I feel certain you’ll be getting more business from this group in the future.

If there’s ever anything I can do for you, please let me know.

Thank you!!

Melissa McDougall

Marketing Associate

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc.

5815 Westpark Drive | Charlotte, NC 28217
D:704.561.4566| F:704.561.8700 www.littleonline.com

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Katherine McAlpine Mooring – Arts and Science Council of Charlotte

11-12-09

Good afternoon Artists As Entrepreneurs Institute instructors,

THANK YOU for your fabulous work on Saturday. Both ASC staff and the participating artists were so impressed with our instructors, and what could have felt like a very long day went beautifully thanks to the high levels of energy and expertise you all shared with the class.

Finally, thank you again for your wonderful work on Saturday. If you have any other follow up questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Katherine

Katherine McAlpine Mooring

AVP of Education & Professional Development
ASC

227 W. Trade Street, Suite 250

Charlotte, NC 28202

Direct: 704-335-3039 / Main: 704-333-2ASC (2272) / Fax: 704-333-2720

katherine.mooring@artsandscience.org

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LaShawn Walls – Kids R Kids, Matthews

11-06-09

They can’t stop talking about you! They want to know when are you coming back. (LOL) Thank you so much for opening their minds to creativity.

Thanks!!!!

LaShawn

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Kamber Hejlik – Acting Out  Studio

10-12-09

Hi Scott-

You did a GREAT Job! They all had a blast. We would love for you to come back. Thanks again!

Kamber

Acting Out

Kamber Hejlik

Actor/Instructor/Director

949-433-4450

www.actingoutstudio.com

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Julie Fox – Hopewell High School

08-31-09

Good Afternoon-

I was a teacher at the back to school function at Oasis Shrine Auditorium.  I wanted to take a quick second and thank you for your comic relief.  You were a one man show and provided laughs that were much needed for our first week back.

Thank you again for taking the time to perform for us.

You were much appreciated.

Julie

Julie Fox

Hopewell High School

Fashion Marketing Teacher

DECA Advisor

980.343.5988

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Marilyn Baringer – Vintage Club (Tega Cay, SC)

05-29-09

HI SCOTT, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT OUR VINTAGE CLUB DINNER  LAST WEDNESDAY. THE RESPONSE WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!   EVERYONE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE SHOW,SO MANY PEOPLE CAME UP TO ME AFTERWARD, AND AT MY WOMENS CLUB MEETING LAST NIGHT , TO TELL ME HOW MUCH FUN THEY HAD, I WAS SO IMPRESSED AT HOW MANY SKITS YOU DID AND THE VARIETY WAS SUPER!   HATS OFF TO A TRIO THAT MADE  THE EVENING A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!   LET ME KNOW WHAT ELSE YOU COULD PLAN FOR FUTURE SHOWS????????    STAY IN TOUCH !!    BEST REGARDS   MARILYN BARINGER

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Jo Carter – Time Out Youth

05-22-09

THANK YOU so much for your generous gift of time and fabulous performance for the TIME OUT YOUTH Celebration of the Arts Benefit on May 5.  I am eternally grateful to you for wading through the flood waters and torrential rains of the evening!!!

We have received MANY wonderful reviews for the evening. Involving the audience is always a hit!

Thanks to your generosity, Time Out Youth cleared $10,000 for the evening!!!!!!!!

I wish you and your “crew” of THE CHUCKLEHEADS continued success in your professional and personal endeavors.  Vito and I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Sincere thanks!

Jo Carter

Vice Chair, Fundraising

Time Out Youth

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Vito Abate – Producer/Director  “Just Do It”

05-07-09

Dear Scott,

I just wanted to thank you and and Ted for sharing your time and talent on Tuesday night…and for braving the horrible driving conditions! You added such a great element to the show and the audience had a great time.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Vito

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Christine Eide – Albemarle Middle School – Citizen Schools

05-05-09

Scott,

Thank you so much for your kind words.  You did a fantastic job and the kids had a great time!  I hope we will be able to work with you again in the future.

Oh, and I’m hoping to make it out to see The Chuckleheads sometime soon!

Thanks again,

Chrissy

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York County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program

04-30-09

Scott and Ted,

I am awed that you are thanking me!  It is I who is so grateful to wonderful people like you, who take time out of your busy schedule to do this special thing.  We enjoyed your performance so much.  I don’t know how you do it.  You are both extremely creative.  It was so much fun!!!  In fact, Mary Hoppman, our director said it was every thing she wanted it to be.

With heart felt gratitude, I am at your service when ever I can be of help to you.

God Bless you both!

Alcy

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Melissa McDougall –Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc.

08-20-08

Hey Scott,

Sorry I haven’t responded, I did get your email and we all enjoyed the workshop very much!  We’d love to get a few more people involved and do it again sometime.  I’ve misplaced the cord to download the pictures from my blackberry, but will send it to you when I can.

Hope you’re doing well and staying busy!

Sincerely,

Melissa McDougall

Marketing

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc.

5815 Westpark Drive |Charlotte, NC 28217

D:704.561.4566 | F:704.561.8700

http://www.littleonline.com/

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Jerry Thornton – Visit Charlotte

03-03-09

The pleasure was all mine Scott.  I look forward to working with you again.

Jerry Thornton

Partnership Development

Visit Charlotte

500 S. College Street

Suite 300

Charlotte, NC 28202

Direct: 704.331.2742

Fax: 704.374.9132

Cell: 704.299.9633

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Aree Pearlman – Jewish Community Center Charlotte

03-03-09

Thanks Scott – those are very kind words! I look forward to continuing to work with you as well.  Take care,

Aree Pearlman, Levine JCC Fine Arts Director

704 944-6792 direct

704 366-5007 main

Aree.pearlman@charlottejcc.org

www.charlottejcc.org

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Samantha Swiger – Carolinas Hematology Oncology Associates

02-25-09

We thank you guys for bringing much joy into the offices. We appreciate your time and energy, and will not hesitate y=to use you again in the future and will refer you to everyone we  know.  Thank you all again!

Samantha Swiger

Practice Manager

Carolinas Hematology Oncology Associates

Ph (704) 446-4008

Fx (704) 446-4098

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Ashley Nordan – Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

02-17-09

Hi Scott,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful performance this morning!   Everyone truly enjoyed the fun & laughter and I am so glad that you were able to provide some much needed comic relief!

Please send me your parking receipts so that we can reimburse you for parking.   

Thank you again for making us laugh!

Ashley

Ashley Nordan
Publication Sales Manager
Visit Charlotte 
500 S. College Street,
Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.331.2718 – direct
704.374.9132 – fax ashley.nordan@visitcharlotte.com www.charlottesgotalot.com

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JoAnne Higgins – Audience member

10-19-08

Scott,

What an absolutely great show you all put on…it was so high energy and I know everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.  Congrats on your one year and many many years to come.

Jo.

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Kristian Wedolowski – Queen City Theatre Company

09-23-08

Hi Scott,

How are you doing? I loved the performance the other day at Just Do It!

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Vito Abate – Producer/Director “Just Do It”

09-20-08

Scott

As always thanks to you and the rest of the CHeads for sharing your time & talent and for being such great buds to just do it. I hope your gig goes well tonight and I am going to try very very hard to get to a gig soon, hopefully your bday party.  You guys are swell in my book!

Thanks again,

Vito

just do it producer/director

http://www.theatrecharlotte.org/justdoit.htm

justdoitcharlotte@yahoo.com

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Ann Fletcher – Audience member and writer of an article on the Chuckleheads for Charlotte Weekly Newspaper

06-22-08

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Charlotte Kost – Baxter Village

06-23-08

Scott, hello!  I was under the weather all last week and just wanted to get back with you regarding your request.  I did thoroughly enjoy working with y’all and our residents really loved the kickoff to the holiday weekend.  Thanks you so much and I would love to have you back again whenever you would like to join us!  Below you will find the copy that was used in the promotion and my thoughts and comments about the night.  If you need anything more specific or would like to include my phone or email, please feel free!  Happy Monday:) Charlotte

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Our 2^nd Baxter Village Front Porch Friday was a huge success thanks to The Chuckleheads.  Their father’s day based comedy improve show was a complete crowd pleaser and it drew quite a crow.  I have continued to receive really positive feedback even into following weekend’s scheduled activities.  They group did an amazing job taking what could typically be considered an adult type form of entertainment and kept our all-ages crowd excited, engaged and best of all laughing.  The were extremely respectful of our younger audience members without losing the laughter or the participation of the adults.  The format was great, the team was easy to work with, professional, fun and on time.  I can’t wait to have them return for another show very soon.  In terms of a family friendly show, this one actually drew a diverse crowd… with and without kids and those with kids the ages ranged from little tikes to teens, which are my most challenging group to engage!  Many thanks for an excellent night of comedy!

Charlotte A. Kost Activities Director, Baxter Village  |  803/ 548-5387 |  ckost@comporium.net

3187 Colonel Springs Way, Fort Mill, SC 29708  |  villageofbaxter.com  |  baxterfrontporches.com

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Joel Pace – The Comedy Zone Charlotte

05-30-08

Scott,

Your troupe did a great job last night.  Great interaction with the crowd (which was nice…47 people paid).

We would love to have you guys back for another week.

Let’s get with Rob and pick another date.

Thanks for a fun and funny night!

Joel Pace

Heffron Talent International

“The Comedy Zone” Comedy Clubs

224 Westinghouse Blvd.

Suite 605

Charlotte, NC 28273

704.295.4242 Office

704.295.7572 Fax

www.heffrontalent.com

comedypace@aol.com

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Rob Wagman – 96.1 the Beat Radio Charlotte

05-30-08

Joel said great things!!  Let’s talk when I get back from LA about another booking.  We look forward to getting you guys in there again.

Rob

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Lee Baumgarten – Pineville Civic and Cultural Arts Center

05-26-08

Scott – thanks again for coming – you are a true professional and if we can ever be of assistance to you (referral, etc) please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thanks again for sticking with us throughout the day!

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Cathy McCann – Arts and Science Council Charlotte

11-01-07

Hi Scott,

We had a great time on Friday.  What a fun show!

I’ve posted your next show on our site.  Here’s the link:

http://www.charlottecultureguide.com/event.php?id=2314

Cathy McCann

Program Director

ASC

227 W. Trade Street, Suite 250

Charlotte, NC 28202

Direct: 704-335-3052

Main: 704-333-2ASC (2272)

Fax: 704-333-2720

cathy.mccann@artsandscience.org

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