Gastonia School of the Arts Accepting Registration for Improvisational Theater Classes

The Gaston School of the Arts in conjunction with Scott Pacitti of Actor's Crib, Inc. and the Chuckleheads are currently seeking students for Improvisational Theater Basics Classes starting in January or February 2010.

You are never too young or too old to learn and participate in improvisational theater.

Do you love "Whose Line Is It Anyway"?
That is improvisational theater.
But that classic television show only scratches the surface of this incredibly versatile art form.

Whether you, your son or daughter, colleagues, friends or anyoNe You know are looking to:

smile, laugh,or just have fun
learn the basics of the phenominal art form of improvisational theater
become a professional improvisor with the Chuckleheads or another group
become a more versatile actor with improv training
give your children a safe, constructive, theatrical and life education-enriching use of their free-time
"come out of your shell" for professional and/or personal reasons
overcome your crippling fear of public speaking
build your personal or professional networking skills
simply try something new, outside of your comfort zone
People of any age can learn the skills of and enjoy improvisational theater.

Try something new, enriching and possibly life changing for 2010!

Call about classes now!

Scott Pacitti is a ten year improvisational theater veteran. He began his professional career as a cast member of a Charlotte improvisational comedy troupe followed by a decade of teaching and acting with several Chicago improvisational theater troupes. He has started two of his own improv troupes, the Pink Turtle Sketchprov Experience and his current group, the Chuckleheads. He founded the non-profit corporation, Actor's Crib, Inc. in 2006.

Scott is a proud member of the Metrolina Theatre Association, is affiliated with Visit Charlotte, has worked with The Children's Theatre of Charlotte and has performed on stages such as the Actor's Theatre of Charlotte and Theatre Charlotte, and Story Slam.

Mr. Pacitti has enjoyed a long affiliation with the Arts and Science Council (ASC) of Charlotte where he has performed in many shows in conjunction with the ASC's annual fundraising kick-off campaign with local, national, and international corporations. He has also recently provided the ASC with multiple speaking engagements and workshops for their most valued donors and their renowned "Artists as Entrepreneurs" program.

Mr. Pacitti is quite proud of his association with the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center where he participated in multiple "Teaching Artists" workshops and has provided a workshop for their highly successful "Getting to Know the Show" series.

He participates in local and national improvisational festivals including the annual North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival in Chapel Hill, NC and the Black Box Improv Festival in Atlanta, GA.

For the last several years Scott has focused his and Actor's Crib, Inc's efforts on deepening and/or introducing the basics of improvisational theater for children of all ages (Pre-K through high school) and providing theater classes and workshops to those students who may not normally be exposed to them.
He has worked with children affiliated with the Old Corthouse Theatre in Concord, NC, the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Day School of Charlotte, Albemarle Middle School and most recently with Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle School children through After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) sponsored by the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District.

For more information, please call Please contact Amy Nason with GSOA @ (704) 718- 4806 or Scott Pacitti at (704) 301-1564, or visit http://gastonschoolofthearts.org/default.aspx

 

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