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Testimonials for Dick Cheatham's Presentations

"...everyone thought that you did a very good job of linking situations that were faced in colonial times with those that our business is approaching. It was really fascinating to draw parallels between problems John Rolfe experienced - no precious metals, inferior tobacco - and his determination in creating solutions...very insightful..."
Greg Williams, President
CCA Financial

"I want to tell you again how much we enjoyed your presentation on...Richard Henry Lee...The service you provide...is of immeasurable value to us all and I admire the devotion you obviously give to your profession..."
Dianne E. Conwell
President, G. P. W. C.

"I was very, very pleased with your presentation as John Rolfe. This is quite a change from most conferences...I was particularly impressed that you were able to weave into the monologue the idea that entrepreneurism and profit motivated the original settlers and their financial backers, as is being done anew with our information economy in this decade. Very appropriate."
Alfred C. Weaver - Founding Director, Internet Technology Innovation Center

"You were a huge success and really added to the program."
Catherine Negaard - University of Richmond

"You were entertaining, informative and a superb story teller...Thank you for providing a special personal touch!"
Michelle Carpenter - VIT Conference Coordinator

"Dick you were one of the best gambles I've ever taken! You were a thoroughly delightful addition to the program...a great change of pace, and completely engaging. Polished, informative, and great fun. Our party chair...told me this morning that your appearance makes him think that we should ALWAYS have a historical character on the program. I agree."
Bob Smith - Convention Chairman Minnesota Libertarian Party

"I loved the new ‘twist' on John Rolfe! The teachers were highly complimentary, and rated all the LHA presentations as the best events of the week...We will be in touch soon with some ideas for next year!"
"You were - as always - in fine form with Mr. Rolfe, and all of us commented later on how much useful information you managed to pack into a really terrific evening's program."
"Their reluctance to finish the question and answer period and let you head back home as a reasonable hour is again a testament to their happy response to the character and program! We give you four stars!"
Lydia Volskis - Education Director, Museum of American Frontier Culture over three years

"Dick Cheatham is a MASTER STORY TELLER, a SUPERB TEACHER, and a MOST GIFTED DRAMATIST all rolled up into one magnificent package!...His presentation as John Rolfe is spell binding. Dick Cheatham doesn't just keep his audience's attention, but he involves them and brings them with him into the 1600s. Who says history can't be interesting, entertaining, and captivating?"
Bob Pettitt - President KRHP-TV 14

"I have seen your interpretation of President Tyler on a number of occasions, whether hired by Sherwood Forest of others...Although we have attempted to reproduce President Tyler within the resources of our staff, I have found that your interpretation is superior to anyone...Your demeanor and personal characteristics seem to suit the descriptions of President Tyler, as well. After all, he was a Virginia gentleman."
Kay Montgomery Tyler - Managing Director, Sherwood Forest Plantation

"...a flood of good memories of the extraordinary Welcome Reception at which you entertained and which has been rightly dubbed ‘the best in history' by Red Crossers from across the country."
Phyllis De Maurizi - Red Cross National Convention Chairperson

"Your involvement in developing our Tuesday evening dinner program is very much appreciated, and your performance as Lieutenant Manson was excellent. We hope you enjoyed your time with our finance and technology executives. I am sure our group will enjoy recalling General Lee's Staff Meeting for many years to come."
Mike Fournie - Anheuser-Busch Companies

"The Virginia Chamber is still basking in the glow of the spectacular evening of the 75th Anniversary Gala. Your performance as John Rolfe was excellent and it was clear that you were thoroughly immersed in the character. Your remarks about Virginia's beginnings were right on target and your interaction with the audience was very natural. Your portrayal injected the historical flavor we wanted in a program that celebrated Virginia for Virginians."
Hugh Keogh - President, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

"Your portrayal of ...John Rolfe is among the best living history programs we have witnessed. The obvious enjoyment you injected into your performances was pleasurable to watch. Everyone appreciated your willingness to sit for photo after photo...endless wasn't it? Some of the comments we heard were ‘friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining." What else can a sponsor hope for when a performance is perfect?"
Mary Calos - Tourism Director, City of Hopewell

"You were at the top of our audience poll...Your presentation of colonist John Rolfe greeting new colonists truly brought our early American history to life."
Luvie Owens - Chief Executive Officer, International Platform Association

"We were all delighted with your portrayal of John Rolfe at our Heritage Society Dinner this fall. It was absolutely perfect for the occasion."
Carolyn A. Raskind - Assistant Director, Community Relations and Development, Westminster-Canterbury

"John Rolfe swept me off my feet! His presentation was by far one of the best of any first person interpreter I have encountered."
Tess Glaser - Jamestown