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Sometimes Santa
- Collierville, TN
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $300 - $12,000
Overview
Santa Carl here, in the 901! (SantaCarl901)
Real beard, Sometimes Santa! Bringing Christmas cheer to parties, parades, and photo-shoots!
Private parties in your home for adults, children, and families.
School parties, Church parties, Hospital Visitations.
Drive-by sightings, or 'chance encounters' out in public. Selfies with Santa!
Corporate events, dinners, handing out Christmas bonus, etc. Executive Santa available!
Photo-shoots at your home, out in public, or at a staged location.
Neighborhood, community, or township parades!
3 Reviews
Sometimes Santa (Carl aka Collierville Santa) was our Santa at our Millington Public Library event this past weekend. He looks and sounds like the real deal! He checked in the week before our event and then the day of, and I greatly appreciate the communication when expecting a crowd! He spent a lot of time talking with each child and posing for pictures. He talked about the importance of reading and read the Christmas classic, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to an attentive crowd of children and parents. The library had lots of compliments about Santa Carl. Thank you for making the children, parents, and grandparents happy! See you next year!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Sometimes Santa:
Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words and other considerations! I was thrilled to be a part of your holiday festivities, had a wonderful time, and will look forward to next year! I appreciate the important work you are doing in the Millington community. The vibrant atmosphere at the library is a testament to your team's success and value! Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Santa Carl
We hired Carl to come to our Holiday party, and he did not disappoint! Made a grand entrance and got everyone really into experience. Had him hand out “Office Awards” and it felt like he had been on our team all year! HIGHLY RECOMMEND him for any event you are looking to make a little more magical! Thank you Carl!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
I have a special needs daughter and getting pictures is one of her least favorite activities. Santa Carl was patient and kind and brought a genuine jovial Santa feel to our event(He does an excellent and deep Ho Ho Ho laugh!)! Plus his real beard and authentic looking suit had the kids amazed that they were getting to meet the REAL Santa! Our pictures were perfect and we owe it to Santa Carl!
Santa Claus
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 - $12,000
Languages: English
What to Expect
I am an 'all-natural' Santa, albeit a little on the light side but nobody seems to notice. ;) I have an easy smile, a hearty laugh and an extroverted personality. My suit and the adornments are all professional grade and are professionally maintained. I will show up on time, in costume, in character, clean, and smelling good.
I am comfortable spending time with the children and trying to give them a personalized experience. I don't like the 'photo mill' experience of 'sit, smile, snap, and leave'. Consequently, it is not unusual to spend 5 minutes per child, but of course, each child is different. (That's only important for your planning)
I don't do malls and absolutely no pets without serious up charges to cover cleaning costs.
I am 'quick on my feet' so whether your event is 'business', 'awards presentations', parties, fund-raisers, hospitals, schools, or churches, I can fit right in and deliver a high-quality Santa experience.
About
Started portraying Santa in 2017. Began by delivering toys to special needs children in public school. After a couple of years I started receiving requests for posing with families for Christmas cards and Holiday mailings. Next came corporate engagements where I would show up as 'business Santa' and hand out Christmas bonuses or provide party entertainment. Based on that exposure, I started getting requests for private parties in people's homes, and from neighborhood associations for larger outdoor events. I do not do mall work but I am available for parades and other retail opportunities.
In 2021, I moved to the Memphis area and left all my Santa gigs behind in Houston, TX. Still building my network in the 901!
In 2023, I chose to maintain the beard year-round. The beard is all natural both in color and curl. I'm naturally jolly with a hearty laugh and an easy smile.
Additional Booking Notes
Ideally, you would have a means of communicating (to me) the names of the children as they are engaged. This could be an earpiece, or a poster board across the room. This little effort greatly improves the child's (or grandmother's) experience.
If you need 'presentation services', then a mic is helpful but I have a big voice that is sufficient for most purposes.
Services Offered
Set List
Grand entrance with lot's of "ho ho ho-ing" (walk-in song 'Here Comes Santa Claus')
Meet and greet people in the crowd
Story Time with Santa (Option) (The Night Before Christmas)
Breakfast with Santa (Option)
Posing for pictures (seated, standing, staged, or candid)
Handing out awards, bonuses, gifts, cards, candy, whatever you have
Waving good-bye
Influences & Inspiration
Santa Claus is my primary model. :D
Setup Requirements
I arrive with only what is on my back. I do not provide sets, backdrops, chairs, or benches. I will need water available, and access to a restroom. Depending upon the length of the engagement, I may require a changing room.