Old Town Santa

When I perform as Santa my main focus is to make it a "Santa Experience".
I am more interested in interacting with the audience whether it be a few, or many, than just sitting in the chair for photos for hours, although there is a time and place for "chair time" photo sessions (which I still take time to have fun to keep a festive atmosphere!).
In a large group such as a tree lighting or a parade I like to do Call and Response to get the crowd involved and energized. I also like to choose people around me to have short personal interactions with to create a personal feeling within the audience. I can also lead a couple of Christmas carols
When in smaller groups such as Home Visits, Daycares, Churches etc. I enjoy interacting with small props and storytelling. I love drawing the children into the story and including them with questions to keep their attention.

I love performing as Santa and watching people of all ages as their face lights up!
There is nothing better than spreading the joy and love of Christmas!
I portrayed Santa for my nieces and nephews over 35 years ago and "caught the bug" I was hooked.
I planned on retiring July 2022 and decided I would "be Santa" so I went to the Prestigeous CW Howard Santa School in October 2021 and there was no turning back!
My wife Kim joined me in this Journey in 2022 as Mrs. Claus and we are constantly honing our craft through continuous training to be the best we can be.
The list below captures a glimpse of our training. This does not include the weekly zoom meetings and Podcasts we follow as part of our training to be the best we can be!
You will not be disappointed when you have Old Town Santa and Mrs. Claus at your Holiday Party or Event!
Old Town Santa Training and Mrs. Claus Training
2024
03/24 Ohio Master Claus Academy
04/24 ISC2024 Memphis, TN. by IBRBS – International Santa Celebration
05/24 Christmas Performer Workshop, CPW Advanced Performance (Storytelling)
08/24 MAPS Red Suit Conclave (Presenter)
2023
04/23 Santa Claus Family Reunion Gatlinburg, TN.
06/23 Christmas Performer Workshop, CPW Performing Fundamentals
08/23 MAPS Red Suit Conclave
10/23 Charles W Howard Santa Claus School (Attended as Alumni)
2022
08/22Michigan Association of Professional (MAPS) Santas Red Suit Conclave
10/22 Charles W Howard Santa Claus School (Attended as Alumni)
2021
10/21 Charles W Howard Santa Claus School

Singing is not a big focus, but I would like a microphone for large crowds for Call and Response and addressing the crowd. I carry a small amplifier and speaker with me for smaller events.
A fan off to the side would be great but not a necessity, Santa gets hot inside with his full wool suit and coat on!
A nice area to change when at large events. Santa and Mrs. Claus have invested thousands into their wardrobe and like to care for it to look our very best for our clients!