A lovely comment on the recent workshop. Jocelyn W Christmas Performers Workshop is so much more than the Reindeer Macarena. We spent two days stretching physically, mentally and above all creatively in collaboration with Santa True and my fellow Oklahoma Santas Group. What a charge! We wrote, we practiced and improvised with each other, we…
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CPW 2019: OKC Advanced, March 9-10, in Yukon, OK
Brought to you by Oklahoma Santas, an IBRBS chapter CPW Advanced in Yukon, Oklahoma March 9-10, 2019 Why take the CPW Advanced Performing Workshop? In the first course, the Performing Fundamentals, you were presented with a buffet: with a little of everything, all designed to inspire. Now in the Advanced Workshop, you’ll be immersed in…
Headed to OKC Advanced 2019!
Tomorrow I fly out to OKC, to teach my Advanced CPW Workshop to these amazing folks. Being as it is Oklahoma in spring, I should bring shorts and a parka. They are a fun bunch, and I’m looking forward to it! See you soon folks! (Photo from last year’s Fundamentals Class)
How Are We Doing So Far?
When I decided to put out my shingle as a Christmas Performing Instructor, I had some specific goals in mind. To emphasis Performing (there were already great schools dealing with the business side of it) To develop a new model, where my courses were hosted by communities: To get them to invest in themselves and…
Book Your Seat Now!
Some folks have been asking about what is covered in the Performing Fundamentals Workshop. In short, A LOT! For the Performing Basics Workshop: Performing Philosophy Tools of the Performer: Vocals, Physicality, Improv, and more The Art Of Engagement and Building Buy In Tell a Story Without Saying a Word: Learning Character Work All the Worlds…
The Value of Continuous Training
Can you become a trained Opera Singer in one weekend? Probably not. The first step to becoming a great performer is acknowledging that you have to continually invest in training yourself with practice and schooling. What makes an “A” List Christmas Performer? A lot of things: a great look, first-rate marketing, and professional business practices….
The Remarkable Ladies of Christmas
Hey there, hi there, ho there. This month, I wanted to share some thoughts on just how important women are to our Christmas performing art form. And coincidentally, just how much they have helped shape the Holiday as we’ve come to know it. First, let’s ponder some not so imponderables. Consider the following. Who generally…
Assessing 2018
Looking Back and Looking Forward! Assessing Your 2018 Season and Planning for 2019 Greetings Folks, Santa True here, and welcome to 2019! First, CPW is hoping and praying that our good friend Bo Turner heals swiftly and well, and our prayers go out to him and his family. As you know, every month we at…
Two Articles on GigSalad
Please enjoy these two articles posted on GigSalad, written by Santa True. How to Have a Smooth Home Visit from Santa Claus Book Santa Claus to Bring the Jolly to Your Corporate Event
12 Days of Christmas Action Cards
Hello my fellow Christmas Performers! CPW and Toys for Santa (Fabled Santa, Stephen Arnold) have a Christmas Present for you. Especially if you perform for groups, community, corporate, or big multi-family gigs. Santa True’s “12 (silly) Days of Christmas Action Cards” are now available at the Toys For Santa website. Master Storyteller, Santa True of Christmas Performer…