I am now en-route to the NorPac Santa Training. In 2018, the CPW “Flying” School has 5 slots open. (We come to you!) There will be no “away” classes in September, but check your calendars now for January-August 2018. If your community is looking to improve your Performing game, contact us soon so that we…
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Coming Soon to Great Wolf Lodge, WA, for NORPAC
On Wednesday, I fly up to Portland, on Thursday, catch a ride up to Great Wolf Lodge. Friday and Saturday, I teach 70 or so Norpac Christmas Performers. Saturday night, fly back home from Seattle. I’ve been teaching my Christmas Performer Workshops for a while here in Southern California, at least 10 of smaller workshops….
Bringing Christmas Characters to Life (part 3 of 3)
Character Movement and Performance (part 3 of 3) Telling a Story Without Saying a Word: The Fine Art of the Expressive Face When I spoke to various agents about some of the biggest challenges they see with Santas, the top two included breaking character and not smiling. Resting Grumpy Face, or RGF, is a serious problem…
Coming Soon to Denver, Colorado!
Let’s get Tuned Up for the Holidays! Are you in the Denver, Colorado area? Christmas Performer Workshops is having half-day workshop, this Saturday, September 23rd, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. You can’t beat the price. $20.00 donation, and bring something for the Potluck. The Address is: Lakewood Church of Christ, 455 South Youngfield Court, Lakewood…
Bringing Christmas Characters to Life (part 2 of 3)
Character Movement and Performance (part 2 of 3) Let’s talk about movement. Our bodies are always talking. Every gesture, posture, or glance can tell an observer a little bit of information. We are telling non-verbal stories. And when we consider “character movement,” this focuses on how you can use your physical performance skills to bring…
Book Review: Saint Mick
I was honored to get an advanced copy of “Saint Mick.” (Full disclosure: I am friends with Mick.) Saint Mick is a good read—full of experiences and insights—of one amazing man’s journey to his Christmas Heart. I enjoyed it. For my Santa friends, this book treats our craft very honorably, and it is a journey…
Bringing Christmas Characters to Life (part 1 of 3)
…without Saying a Word As a storyteller and reenactor, I learned early on that how we move and control the space around us can make a huge difference in how people perceive our performance. The following are some highlights from my recent class on Movement and Physicality for Christmas Characters. Evaluate Your Space Look at…
Workshop Photos: Movement and Physicality – August 13, 2017
CPW was proud to present the debut instruction for Movement and Physicality in Rancho Cucamonga, California on August 13, 2017. Movement and Physicality – Aug 2017
Movement and Physicality
Let’s Talk about Movement and Physicality One of the unique things about our Christmas Performer Art is that we are often up close and personal. Our performances can be in any number of settings and venues: On a train, on a stage, in a conference room, a mall, you name it. The best performers know…
Workshop: November 3-4, Rochester, WA
Join the NORPAC SANTAS for the 8th Annual Northwest Santa Workshop at Greatwolf Lodge, Grand Mound WA! It’s happening November 3-4, 2017. Santa True will be leading workshops and discussions on storytelling, story-reading, performing, and bringing your Unique Christmas Characters to life! Santa True is just one of the instructors during the two-day event, with…