StoryTimeSanta

Open to suggestions and to customize our event to your needs. Let’s talk!

Various scenarios can be done for your event. The basics typically include posing for photos (taken by guests with their own devices) and interacting with guests. Selfies or photos with Santa and crew for non-commercial use is included.

Entrance: Expect Santa to call ahead prior to arrival at your event. Entrance will vary depending on the type of event, environment, etc.

Santa can enter while you and your guest are singing Christmas carols. Rudolph is a great one for Santa to enter on as he can join in on the line “Rudolph with your nose so bright”

Santa can plan to meet an event host at his arrival to the event walking in with the host or allowing the host time to rejoin the event prior to Santa’s entrance. This is a great way to hand off presents (the host provides) so Santa can load up his bag with the gifts you provide. Presents can also be nearby Santa’s chair and may be gender specific or have the childrens unique names on them. Please make sure Santa know any tricky pronunciations beforehand!

StoryTime: typically done at the end of an event if there is time. Santa can have an interactive story-time with children (and guests of all ages) and has a Magical version of “The Night Before Christmas” that requires a little Christmas magic and audience participation to work!

Photographer - Santa has access to a professional camera - and is willing to work with photographers for your event. if needed Santa can attempt to coordinate a photographer for your event as well - I have found it easiest to have a form with a guest email address or contact info so that photos can be shared with each group after the event. There will be an extra cost for photographers and may require schedule confirmation with the photographers before finalization.

Balloon Twisting - Santa has learned some Christmas balloon twisting that has been enjoyed at a few parties (one per guest is best)
Santa Hats
Reindeer Antlers
Candy Cane - optional hilt (sword)
Various animals

Santa assistants: may be available for additional costs. Please discuss this if needed prior to booking.

I (Santa) have the pleasure of working with Bakersfield Christmas Town, John’s Incredible Pizza and various restaurants as well as various Colleges, Universities, Schools, businesses, corporations, Unions and yes even private home parties.

I have experience in choirs and acting over the years in High-School, College, church, and Boy Scouts. I performed for 2 years in a touring childrens show with California State University Bakersfield at many public and private schools in the Bakersfield area and really enjoy working with children.

I am excited to offer my services as Santa along with my wife (Mrs. Claus) if available) to make your event not only magical and memorable but I strive to leave your guest feeling like they actually experienced a visit with SANTA! As such I have invested a professional quality suit (and a spare just in case), an authentic 4 inch tall quarter inch thick leather (engraved and painted) belt, with a matching 6 inch bronze buckle with Swarovski crystals. My buttons have reindeer on them and I have paid close attention to many small details to be as authentic as possible. As a somewhat younger Santa (I was the youngest in the room in - 2019 Santa brotherhood convention) I spend as much as a few hours about once a week and a few hundred dollars on hair color professionals so that I can be snowy white for your events. I also love to add a little peppermint, pine or other scented oil to my beard and have had parents tell me “I smell like Santa”.

I have also have invested a lot of time and money attending Santa Schools, trainings and webinars both in person and online to enhance my Santa character and deliver the best possible experience for my clients. I have been doing this professionally since 2015 and continue to re-invest in education, props etc. to be even better for the years to come.

I am open to performing for charity events, parades, Tree Lightings etc. or whatever you can dream up. So far I have funded my business primarily through home visits and corporate parties in hopes of spreading Christmas Cheer for charities when possible at a discount or even free if possible.

If you are a family on a budget I recommend having friends, family, and neighbors over for a big party with Santa. I discount my travel time in an effort to earn your business and also discount after the first hour so I can participate in bigger parties which helps me to spread Christmas cheer with reduced travel and prep time allowing me to visit with as many children and families as possible.

Contrary to some lore about Santa you can count on me to be a smoke-free (no smoke wreathes here) and sober Santa greeting each child with a smile and personally interacting with each person I. friendly and jolly manner. I hope to leave you with nothing less than the feeling that even the most doubting of adults might rekindle their beliefs in childish wonder. I thank you for considering me as your Santa.

Please plan to have a location with a festive background for Santa to sit.

Please make sure to indicate if you need Santa to supply any of the following for events lasting more than 2 hours:

I have:
a portable wooden chair
Bluetooth radio with Christmas music
professional grade camera
2 Small backdrop options (not great but better than nothing)
Small Christmas trees
Set lighting for brighter photos

Photographer - extra cost and scheduling required
may be able to offer online access to pictures if so desired. For online access to pictures, we will need Name, email, phone number etc to be able to get the photos to recipients written on a form prior to each groups photo session.

We also allow personal (non-commercial) use for photos but hold the rights to these photos we take unless otherwise negotiated. If you would like these options please make sure we are aware as special arrangements for staffing and setup is required prior to the event.

Your guest may also take their own photos and may share them on our Social Media pages as well!
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