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From: Erin Cameron, ACT National Satellite Program Director

After repeated refusals by Parker Gavigan to disclose even the most basic details about the obviously sensational, ratings-driven story he was planning for tonight so we could get a fair hearing, I am issuing you the following statement providing you with the facts about ACT, its business practices and why it has achieved a superior rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Please note that since Steve Doerr in a February 2 e-mail to us said “Please be assured that any story we will do will be done with care and the utmost attention to getting it right” and “I can assure you that our news department always works diligently to be fair, accurate and balanced” we trust that you will finally fulfill that promise by reading our statement as part of Mr. Gavigan’s report.

• Parents are always welcome to bring their children to our free auditions, even if they have no interest in enrolling in classes. We are thrilled so many in Providence thanked us afterward for providing their children with a fun afternoon and unique experience.

• We will never enroll a child unless a parent is fully informed about each and every aspect of our program.

• ACT is a legitimate acting school. Parents of our students repeatedly tell us how much they enjoy the unique knowledge, self-confidence and insights their children gain from our teachers and the casting directors we work with.

• In term of “success stories,” we view every one of the thousands of children who have had great experiences with us as a “success story.” We are additionally gratified that so many are already planting the seeds for professional work.

• If any parents have problems, we resolve them, which is why we have an excellent record of serving consumers. We have a superior Better Business Bureau rating, which is earned only when you do provide great service.