Santa Claus Portrayal Artisits from around the world average 167 sessions per day as they cram for the upcoming Christmas season. They’re developing new skills, gaining confidence both in traditional Santa skills & in the new skills required for ‘virtual visit’ technology. They’re also learning how to increase their income & impact as a professional …
The Bicentennial of The Modern American Santa Claus with Flying Reindeer Did you know that 2021 is the Bicentennial of The Modern American Santa Claus with Flying Reindeer? Until my call yesterday with Tom Jerman the author of Santa Claus Worldwide I did not… My discussion with Tom was fascinating. He’s a retired attorney with …
Background checks are a requirement for many Santa appearances. I’ve had schools, country clubs, sports teams, hospitals, various companies, and many TV production companies run background checks on me before approving my appearance at their events. While a few, and the number gets fewer by the year, would accept a background check that I supplied …
AUGUST… this is a big month for prepping for the “early season” work that really picks up in September. Bring your questions… and anything you would like to share with the group. Monday Gold & Platinum ‘Monthly Mentoring Session’ 5:00PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern. All prior sessions are available on-demand. Tuesday at noon Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern …
Mrs. Claus Training Sessions July 15, and July 22, 2021 Organized by Kat Imhausen CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH SESSIONS Sessions start at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern Speakers July 15, 2021 Session Cat Conner How I Became Mrs. Claus Kimmie Claus …
After auditioning for my commercial agent I was made aware of something that I had never before considered. I later learned that it’s an essential element for success in acting. It’s called your ‘castability factor.’ The essence of it is this… Are you a leading man, a best friend, blue-collar, white-collar, etc., etc., etc.? Actors …
Learn from Santas & Mrs. Clauses around the world, get your questions answered… all FREE https://wscn2021.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Claus+Convergence+message+05-05-21.mp4 Login to ANY membership level (including FREE) to access this session ‘on-demand’.
FREE to all Santa & Mrs. Claus Portrayal Artists Worldwide NOW AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND TOPICSBeing Santa for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Mike ChapmanVirtual Visits Panel – Santa Duffy & Sparkles, Rich Patsios, Ed TaylorStorytelling – Rich LangHospital & Make a Wish Visits – Dan SlipetskyGrowing your Entertainment Business – Todd BrauchChild Awareness/Development Tips – …
In the late ‘90’s business publications began publishing articles about how the “Internet is Cutting Out Middlemen.” Here’s an example- https://www.forbes.com/1998/08/21/feat.html?sh=4a4e30154ff0. Of course, the trend has continued and continued to accelerate, right up until today. First GigMasters (now The Bash) and later GigSalad (which helps hundreds of Santas book many thousands of appearances each season) …
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For many years I referred to Skype calls, Facetime calls, Hello Santa & Talk to Santa calls, etc. as “VIDEO CHATS with Santa Claus”. Last year I started referring to these types of calls as “VIRTUAL VISITS with Santa Claus”. I’m now moving toward “VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES with Santa Claus”. Here’s why… I believe the word experience …