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)
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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….
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…
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…
Top Answers Prepared
Thinking about the Answers! All Part of Our Preparation for those Top Questions! (Part 2 of 2) The Question and Answer Exercise In our last post, we presented 12 common questions or discussion topics that might come to any Santa, Mrs. Claus, or Elf. We suggested that you jot down various answers or further questions…
Top Questions to Prepare For
Ready, Set, Answer! Getting ready for those Top Questions! (Part 1 of 2) One of the most wonderful things about being a Christmas Performer happens when we get a chance to do Q&A with our audience, be it one person or big groups. I’ve put together a list of the top 25 questions that folks…
Time to Practice, Practice, Practice!
Just a nudge to our CPW friends. Tick-tick-tick… A wonderfully long season will be soon upon us. It’s time to Practice, Practice, Practice! The goal is not to make you perfect. The goal is to help you be rock solid when things go wrong or conditions are challenging. Having your material nailed will reduce your…
The Art of the Incoming Call: (Part 3 of 3) Accessorizing and Tuning Your Phone Pitch for Success
Click to read Part 1 of 3: Homework Makes a Difference (Facebook link) or at http://christmasperformerworkshops.com/art-of-the-incoming-call-part-1-homework/ Click to read Part 2 of 3: Phone Scripts and Roleplaying for Fun and Profit (Facebook Link) or at http://christmasperformerworkshops.com/art-of-the-incoming-call-part-2-phone-scripts/ (This series of articles are geared towards performers who book multiple gigs during a season.) Accessorizing and Tuning Your…