SINCE 2005
The goal is the development of great Santa's, Mrs. Claus's
and other Cast members.
When:
BIG SURPRISE!! WE WILL VISIT "TOYS R US" SATURDAY
Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 8:00 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 9:00 am to 3 pm
Where:
Fairfield Inn & Suites-Gwinnett Place
3570 Breckinridge Place
Duluth, GA 30096
Reservations: 678-924-1023
Room Rate $79 per night
Reservation Cut off July 16, 2014
SANTA'S WORKSHOP AGENDA
Welcome: Introductions of Santa Ed Vinson, Santa Ed Sveum, Santa Gary Casey, Mrs. Claus Chris Harris, other guests and speakers.
Important Info: Restrooms, Cell Phones, Breaks, Lunch.
VISIT "TOYS R US" & LEARN WHAT IS NEW FOR THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
Why put on “THE RED SUIT”?: Calling, Fun, Business.
Who is Santa?: Santa Knowledge, Historical Overview, Relevant Texts, Other Christmas Traditions and practices.
Putting on THE RED SUIT!: 24/7 Styles, Looks – what’s right for you, Ideas, Sources, Informal Santa looks (this is part of your Marketing)Red shoes, Suits, Belts, Boots, Shirts, Gloves, Vests, Shoes, Hats, Glasses, Santa’s bag, Bibs, Aprons, Hawaiian shirts, head cover.
Looking and Acting like Santa: Hygiene-cleanliness, body odor, No Smoking, No Alcohol, Avoid eating and drinking in character,Hair, beard, etc., Teeth, oral health, breath odor, Eyes, Make up, Fitness, Smile, Voice. “HO HO HO” Hair care, bleaching and cutting.
How to act on “Set”: Being “In Character”, White Gloves in View, Santa never makes “promises”, Listening to children, Problem children, Infants and toddlers, School age, Teens, Mental, physical disabilities, Frisky middle aged women, Problem parents, Avoid conflicts, disagreements, NO politics, sport teams, (Santa doesn’t take sides)Dealing with religious differences, Working with staff, elves, helpers, Mrs. Claus, Posing, looking at camera, (remember the photo is important to the parents, and the visit is very important to the child).
Santa Claus, the Business: Gigs, Home visit, Corporate parties, functions, business meetings, Schools, day care, Retirement communities, Restaurants, Churches, Photo shoots, Working the malls, Charities, Magic, special effects Accounting.
Marketing: Cards, Vehicle signs, Local newspapers, magazines, Networking, Word of mouth, Agents – Santa Atlanta, Internet, Webpage, Social media (Facebook, twitter, etc)
LegalLiability insurance,Limiting your “exposure”, Background checks, Incorporation, LLC, Ethics
Santa Academy Notes:
MRS. CLAUS'S WORKSHOP AGENDA
Special 2-3 hour program for Mrs. Claus ONLY
Discussion and Introduction to Storytelling Techniques and Improvisation. Role Playing of possible scenarios based on the “The Night Before Christmas”
INTRODUCTION: History of Mrs. Claus.
DISCUSSION: Importance of Costume and how it reflects your Character.
INTERPRETATIVE PRESENTATION: Basic Pantomime and Improvisation skills.
STORYTELLING BASICS: Discussion and introduction to Storytelling Techniques and Improvisation.Actual reading of selected Christmas stories and Interactive Role Playing.
PREVENTATIVE EXERCISE: What can and will go wrong, and how to circumvent it.
QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD: Questions from attendees.
Contacts:
Santa Ed Vinson, Chancellor & Master Instructor 404-271-8366, santaedvinson@att.net
Santa Ed Sveum, Instructor, edsveum@yahoo.com
Santa Claus Academy is a division of SCB & Associates, Inc.