CPW 2025: Performing Fundamentals, March 1-2, in Windsor, Connecticut

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Hosted by NESS New England Santa Society

CPW Performing Fundamentals in Windsor, CT

March 1-2, 2025

This is the original training course that every other CPW workshop is built upon! This course sets you on a learning adventure—whether you are a veteran or new to the Christmas scene—to fully embrace the tools you have available to make the best of your Christmas character and creating a magical experience. Focus on the skills and techniques to become the best Santa, Mrs. Claus, or Elf that you can be. Study vocals, physical movement, scene development, and character development that will make the magic happen for you and for your audiences. You will come away from the workshop with exciting content that you can immediately begin using in your own Christmas season.

  • Two days of in-depth study of Performance Skills
  • Lunch each day
  • Lifetime membership to CPW Alumni Group
  • Bonus free Friday night session and social gathering

Schedule

  • Friday, February 28, 2025 – Meet and Greet bonus get-together
  • Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9 AM-5 PM – Day One (with lunch break)
  • Sunday, March 2, 2025, 9 AM-5 PM – Day Two (with lunch break)

Tuition

  • Registration
    • $350 per person (2 lunches, drinks, and workshop on both Saturday and Sunday)
      • NESS members $50 discount

Registration cut-off date: February 17, 2025
Travel, lodging, and extra activities are not included in the registration.

CPW Training Decks will be available for purchase at the workshop at a discount (and are not included in registration). Purchase of decks is optional.

Lodging

  • Special Room Rates Available
    • Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor, 200 Corporate Drive, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-298-8000
    • Register using group/corporate code G-NESS before Friday, February 21
      • Call 1-888-HYATT-HP (1-888-492-8847) (Hyatt Place) or 1-866-974-9288 (Hyatt House)
      • Group deal link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BDLXW/G-NESS
        • STUDIO KING Room Single Rate $109/night
        • STUDIO KING Room Double Rate $109/night plus additional charge of $10 per person applies for Triple or Quad Occupancy
        • Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, which are currently 15%.
      • Free breakfast is included daily and served in the lobby area.
      • Venue Hotel Shuttle available from Hartford (BDL)

How to Register

Fundamentals Registration Survey
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NESS New England Santa Society