ThePaprock

La Porte, IN

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My Psalm 23 Alternative Refrain Setting

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My nephew's 1st Christmas back in Christmas 2020.

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My nephew and I. His first picture with the Easter Bunny back in 2021.

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Christmas Work Party at my work Goodwill back in 2021.

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My mom and I.

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My Santa Certificate. I'm a member of WWSCN.

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The Cast List that I'm on at my local theatre this year in 2023.

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Rehearsal Night #3 on November 2nd, 2023.

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Me without the coat.

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Picture of my nephews and I. Thanksgiving 2023 at my sisters.

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Pictured with my brother in law’s nieces at Thanksgiving 2023.

Overview

Hello! It’s that magical time of the year again! I’m going on my third year as a Professional Santa Claus. I’m a member of several Santa organizations such as Worldwide Santa Claus Network and HireSanta. Not only do I play Santa, but I am an actor, singer and I play some piano as long as the music is simple to play as I am building more piano skills. I even write music too. If you need a Santa or just regular me for any gigs such as starring in a commercial, music video, TV spot or movie cameos, or any other gigs, please don’t hesitate to message me. I will respond as quickly as I can and please bear with me as I do have a day time job. Thanks!


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 90 minutes

What to expect

If you came to see me, you will see a guy with passion for what he does. I take my work very seriously and I make the best out of it.

About

My name is Nicholas Paprocki. I was born on March 15th, 1994. I grew up in LaGrange, Illinois in the Chicagoland Suburbs. I graduated from Lyons Township High School back in 2012. Unfortunately due financial issues, my parents, my sisters and I moved to Michigan for one year in September of 2014 and then in Indiana where I am currently residing since December of 2015. I live in the town of LaPorte, Indiana. It's part of the Chicagoland area but in the State of Indiana. I'm not too far from South Bend as well. I do have a hearing disability and some speech impediment, but I don't need to sign. I can learn it though.
Some Facts about me:
1. I play piano, write music and even sing. (I'm currently taking piano/vocal lessons to improve my skills as I'm originally am self-taught.)
2. I love to Act. One day I love to be an Hollywood Actor to be on TV and etc.
3. I can do some Voice Impression such as Barney the Dinosaur. (It has to be the Bob West's Deep Barney Voice or just my own natural voice based on Barney's personalities) I can do a Patrick from Spongebob or Old Man Herbert from Family Guy. It depends what voice I can master.
4. I love to dress up in costume. As you can see, I am in the Easter Bunny Costume. My boss said to me two years ago that I was the best Easter Bunny they had. I personally wish they had a bigger costume though.
5. I love being Santa. I always played it for my family's Christmas growing up. Nowadays, I'm trying to put myself out there. (My dream Santa coat is the same exact style as seen in the Santa Clause movie with Tim Allen but using a Liturgical Fabric and real Arctic Fox Fur to make my Santa coat based on the original St. Nicholas' vestment.)
6. I am a member of the Knights of Columbus.
7. I'm a diehard Barney and the Backyard Gang Fan and collector.
My current job is at Goodwill E-Comm Center. I work in Eastern Standard Time from 8:30 AM until 4 PM Mondays through Fridays. I will be mostly unavailable during the day unless I get hired to be on TV or something.
8. I'm currently in Rehearsal at my local town's Theatre Christmas Musical Play. I'm busy on certain evening.
9. I'm on my weight loss journey to lose weight again like I did back in Middle school of my late 7th-8th Grade year. I already lost a good 17 pounds thanks to my weight loss medication and me working out at the gym.

Additional booking notes

I'm not a technical type of guy. I'm not great with making profiles, videos and etc. I have no idea how they work. While I'm familiar with a bit of staging, lighting and sound, I would need a more experiment expert. If my clients needs me for anything such as a photoshoot, video, voice recording and etc. They must have and work the materials needed in order for me to do the event to make the day go smooth. If needed, I can supply a Green Screen as long as they can do photo edits nice and professionally. Please remember, I'm one person who is acting as a self agent, manager and etc. My goal is to eventually get a team going when I become known.

Services offered

Past booked events

December 2023

03

Sunday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Cedar Lake, IN

Set list

Children's Music
Christmas Music
Christians Music (I prefer Catholic songs.)
TV themes

Influences and inspiration

The fact that I based my Santa portrayal on the original St. Nicholas, I have similar things in common with him. I have the same name, birthday and even the same kindness who cares for other by giving and trying to make this world a must better place. Beside that, I have deep profound passion for what I do.

Setup requirements

A Christmas or Easter Set. A Santa Throne or Sleigh. Props, Lightings and etc. You get the idea.

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