PGH Santa

PGH Santa is versatile. He is a real beard Santa that can bring Christmas spirit to any group, situation, or venue. Often referred to as Singing Santa, he is able to engage any size crowd with a booming voice and a charismatic presence. He excels at intimate settings, helping children feel special, and ensuring that everyone feel recognized.

The following are just some of the booking opportunities I am available for:

Sit on Santa’s Lap: This is the tradional setting for Santa. I will sit in a room and participants will come in queue and sit on my lap. I will discuss their Christmas wishes and typically hand them a goodie (candy cane or cookie, provided by host)

Santa Photo-op: Photos are always welcome (encouraged) during any venue or setting, but this is one where the host can provide a backdrop or a professional photographer, and I can say “cheese” while greeting folks.

Party Crash: This is perfect for dinner parties or group settings. I enter the room and make the rounds. Often the children will swarm, but I will make it a point to get to each table and have a conversation with each party guest.

Santa on Stage: This is ideal for large gatherings, often with other entertainment or programming. I can sing, give a speech, read The Night Before Christmas, and/or interact with emcees or special guests.

Pre-Christmas Eve Home Visit: These can be the most memorable Santa encounters you can ever have. While I won’t necessarily arrive on a sleigh or even a fire truck, I will arrive in a Honda, park out of sight and knock at your home’s front door. After a carol, I will share an intimate visit with children and adults alike.

NEW! Socially Distanced Visit: In our current environment, I am able to visit with people following proper social distancing. This might look like coming to a closed window, reading a story from across a living room, or serenading to a second story window from the edge of the sidewalk

Opening the Sack: In this scenario, I will pre-pack my sack with presents provided by the host. I will enter, sit, and distribute the gifts one by one.

Parade: I am available to participate in parades. I can sing or just wave.

Nursing Homes, Schools, Daycares, Hospitals, Offices, Constuction Sites, YOU NAME IT! Santa can go just about anywhere, and my versatility allows me to be anywhere with anyone. Please don’t hesitate to ask about your specific situation.

NEW! Virtual Visit: I will visit one-on-one or in small group settings during a scheduled session over FaceTime, Skype, Google Duo, Zoom, etc.

Your visit can be one of the above, a combination, or your own design! I am booking appointments now.

When not wearing red, I am a diligent husband to my own beautiful Mrs Claus. She keeps me happy and fat, both of which are critical to Santa. I am also a doting father to six children ranging in age from 21 to 5. As co-owner of a wonderful little music business called Noteworthy Music, I spend my days around music, and helping children discover the wonders of it.

A few buddies of mine let me play/sing in a band, Sligo Pony. And a few others let me work in a song-writing collaboration group, The Random Misfits. I have spent many years in musical theatre productions, but now only have time/energy to perform in shows with my kids.

PGH stands for Pittsburgh, PA, where I have lived with my family since 2012.

I have been standing in for the big guy since 2006. I sing a number of Santa-related carols, and connect with the kids in a special way. I hold a healthy and appropriate banter with the adults. And help everyone to feel the Christmas Spirit!

There really is no limit to what I can do. I've been mic'd, I've been lit (not figuratively), I've been wired, I've sung with a band, I've sung a capella, I've freestyled, I've followed a very prescribed script...

The only technical thing to discuss would be travel and a place to get changed.

Other than that, I'm pretty easy!