I received this beautiful pin, courtesy of IBRBS (The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas) and the Santa’s Heart Program. Many thanks to Stephen Arnold and all who participated. The Santa’s Heart Program helps track the thousands of hours pro-Bono that the Women and Men of IBRBS donate to hundreds of worthy causes, world wide….
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August 26-27, Christmas Performer Workshops in Stillwater, MN
Christmas Performer Workshops: August 2017 in Stillwater, MN * August 26 and August 27, 2017 * Hosted by North Star Santa’s * Reservations requested by July 30, 2017 August 2017 Workshop in Stillwater, MN Are you in the Midwest? If you live in (USA) MN, ND, SD, WI, IA, MI, or (Canada) ON or MB,…
Workshop: August 26-27, Stillwater, MN
Are you in the Midwest? If you live in (USA) MN, ND, SD, WI, IA, MI, or (Canada) ON or MB, this rare and VERY affordable opportunity may be of interest to you! Christmas Performer Workshops is being hosted by North Star Santa’s August 26 and August 27, 2017 at the beautiful Lowell Inn, in…
Workshop: August 13, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bring your Christmas Characters to Life without Saying a Word! Movement and Physicality for the Christmas Performer Save the date: Sunday August 13, 2017 (10 am to 3 pm) join us for A Movement and Physicality workshop courtesy of Christmas Performers Workshops. Taught by Santa True at: Carrows Family Restaurant, 11669 Foothill Blvd., Ranch Cucamonga, CA, 91730 NEW…
Magic Ears: Part Two of Two
Don’t Fear the Ears Magic Ears: Part One of Two Magic Ears: Part Two of Two (this page) While we often think of elves as being cute, small, and perky, but they don’t have to be, if they have good performing chops. My son is a big guy, 19 years old, and he has a…
Magic Moments: The Christmas Performer Newsletter May 2017
Christmas Performer Workshops: Newsletter May 2017 * Sneak Peak Articles on CPW * Featured: Movement and Physicality * Three Levels of Training * In Case You Missed It Raising It to the Next Level: The Art of the Professional Christmas Performer I hope 2016 was a good year and that 2017 is going well for…
Magic Ears, Part One of Two
We Need More Ears! Magic Ears: Part One of Two (this page) Magic Ears: Part Two of Two Having co-performers who know what they are doing can make a great event amazing. Having co-performers who don’t know what they are doing can make it a nightmare. –True Sadly, there are fewer and fewer in character…
Supporting Local Artists
Still working on the interiors, but my friend Rosa Ruiz did an amazing job with my large Naughty or Nice Book. (That’s Elvish on the cover.) If you are interested in commissioning some lovely leatherwork (Books, Belts, Pouches, etc.) the Elves at Dancing Dragon Studios do great work! (P.S. Great handmade work takes time!) https://m.facebook.com/DancingDragonStudios/
Story Story Podcast: Episode 20
Need something that isn’t politics/news to listen to? The Story-Story Podcast is wonderful. Traditional stories by great tellers, with a wonderful host. I’m honored to have a story (as True Thomas the Storyteller) included in this month’s podcast! Check them out, and if you like it, support them and traditional spoken word storytelling! https://www.facebook.com/storystorypodcast/posts/1827133470859118
Making the Unbelievable Believable
Making the Unbelievable Believable Five Tips for Developing your Unique Character The twinkling eyes. The gentle chuckle. The mischievous smile, as he strides into the room casually, one thumb in his belt. He surveys the room and then pulls out an old pocket-watch, glances at it, nods, and says, “I know you have questions. Why…