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Soulful Santa (Soulful Santa Maurice)
- Monroe, NC
- Santa Claus
- Travels nationwide
- $50>$75>$100>$250>$500/H > $3500/D > $20000/W
Overview
I am a real-white-bearded Santa Claus of Color providing professionally authentic Soulful Santa Claus appearances In-Person & Virtual to individuals, families, groups, particular needs events, corporates, studios, and more locally, nationally, and internationally.
My mission is being an authentic-looking, authentic-sounding, authentically-realistic, and a professional personage of the Santa Claus of Color, Relation, and Representation who helps create and deliver memorable holiday experiences for both the minority community and the diversely multi-cultural community at large during the Christmas Holiday Seasons!
I'd love to bring my Soulful Santa magic into your life & event! Invite me!
4 Reviews
Santa came to my workplace for a holiday night with the young children of my colleagues and myself. He was amazing in greeting and chatting with each child. What was most impressive was the Q&A session where enthusiastic and curious kids asked him a gazillion questions, and he was able to answer each one so well, especially when asked why he looked different from Santas in movies, etc. We loved inclusive Santa! It was very evident that he was super professional and prepared.
Santa Claus
Response from Soulful Santa (Soulful Santa Maurice):
Frances,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review of my Soulful Santa services to you and your workplace colleagues and children. I also had an amazing time being Soulful Santa at your event. I am most proud of my Professional Santa services I provide, and I am very glad you, your colleagues, and the children appreciate them so well. Thank you so much for how your workplace prepared for your event and how well all of you received me. I look forward to being your Professional Santa of choice for many years to come.
Appreciatively,
Soulful Santa Maurice.
We held an Evening With Santa for our employees & families and received nothing but positive feedback: "I love how he interacted with the children and made them feel comfortable" " Storytime was the best, "My whole family thought he was excellent. We've never seen Santa carry himself with so much style. He was warm and patient with the kids. Story time with Santa was particularly fun." "My kids enjoyed Santa." "OMG Santa was Awesome." "Santa was on point! Great job and I love how he touched on diversity in his story. Two Thumbs Up!" The list goes on and on. Soulful Santa was absolutely wonderful. If you have the opportunity to book him, please take advantage. He will make your event magical for the young and young at heart.
Corporate Entertainment, Storyteller, Santa Claus
Soulful Santa Maurice was an absolute joy to work with in my short documentary "American Santa." He was very open and a pleasure to work with for all the days we spent following him. As a Santa, he exudes live and acceptance, bringing joy to everyone around him, customers and coworkers alike.
Santa Claus
Response from Soulful Santa (Soulful Santa Maurice):
Avi,
Thank you for your positive review of my service to you. I am glad to be of service again in our future.
I very much appreciate you.
Soulful Santa Maurice.
I have had the opportunity to work with Soulful Santa Maurice for the past several years. He is a delightful, engaging Santa that all the kids & adults love.He exudes the essence of Christmas at every event he attends. Whether he's sitting in the sleigh, the mall or your home - you will not be disappointed in what he brings to your Christmas celebration.
Corporate Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Soulful Santa (Soulful Santa Maurice):
Stafford,
Thank you for your positive review of my service to you. I am glad to be of service again in our future to you and our clients.
I very much appreciate you and enjoy working with you as well and contributing to the success to "Santas Just Like Me".
Thank you,
Soulful Santa Maurice.
Booking Info
Price Range: $50>$75>$100>$250>$500/H > $3500/D > $20000/W
Gig Length: 30 - 720 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - $1,000,000 Liability & Medical / $2,000,000 General Aggregate / $25,000 E&O / Additional Coverage Increases and Riders are to be added
What to Expect
I am a Professional, African-American, Real White-Bearded, Soulful Santa influenced by the historical story of the original Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas is legendarily known for his selfless and secret gift-giving reputation and for being recognized as the historical inspiration and origin of Santa Claus and all the related names by which Santa is called worldwide. Saint Nicholas of Myra is the legendary figure that gave rise to the traditional model of how we see and accept the personage of Santa Claus today across diverse cultures around the world. Saint Nicholas was diverse in his selfless gift giving, and his reputation gave inspiration to diverse cultures, peoples, and populations across the then known world and even unto now persistently continuing the representation of his exemplary tradition.
I happily engage with Infants, Children and Adult Believers of all ages, cultures, diversities, persuasions, and in varying holiday occasions and event situations to bring, instill, and renew Acceptance, Belief, Care, Happiness, Hope, Joy, Kindness, Love, Peace, Sincerity, Trust, Value, and Wonder into People, their Lives, and into the Event Occasion. I answer questions and provide Santa Magic explanations. I give time and attention to each individual, group, or event occasion making their being there enjoyable, memorable, and worthwhile. I adapt to the occasion and within the event, and I work to deliver and impress beyond the set expectation.
I am available year-round for Home / Location Visits, HOA / Rental Housing Association Occasions, Personal / Business / Company / Corporate Events / Parties / Occasions, Professional or Personal Photography Shoots and Modeling Sessions, Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Supper Celebrations, Daycare Days, Schools, Emcee, Festivals / Celebrations / Ceremonies / Parades, Trade Shows, Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Commercial and Marketing Promotions and Campaigns, Film / Movie / TV / Radio / Voice Over / Print / Internet Advertising and Marketing, Motivational Messaging, Public Speaking Engagements, Virtual Visit / Zoom Sessions, and of course, Brand Ambassadorship Promotions.
Thank you for considering me, Soulful Santa Maurice, as your Christmas Santa Ambassador of choice!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
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About
I am "Soulful Santa" Maurice. I have been a Professional Santa Claus of Color since 2019, and I have had solid bookings each year working with "Santas Just Like Me", on YouTube, since that time. I am a Retired U.S. Army Drill First Sergeant and a Retired U.S. Postal Service Cybersecurity Engineering Portfolio and Personnel Manager. I am a former long-time resident of Raleigh, NC and a current resident now of Monroe, NC. Please feel free to view my LinkedIn profile to become more familiar with me and my Non-Santa Personage.
I am a real-bearded, white-bearded, slenderer Santa Claus of Color, and I provide Professional Soulful Santa Claus appearances, visits, and related Santa Claus services in both Traditional Santa Suits and Professional High-Quality Santa Claus Wardrobe apparel. I provide both In-person and Virtual visits to individuals, families, groups, particular needs situations, corporate events, professional photography & studio sessions, and many other event types locally, nationally, and internationally.
I am Santa Claus in a range of Traditional to Professional apparel, and I can appear as:
Apron-Clad Baking Santa, or Pajamas / Bedtime Santa,
or Workshop / Relaxed Santa, or Vested / Semi-Formal Santa,
or Traditional Santa Suit Santa, or Yukon Kris Kringle Leather Clad Santa,
or Ceremonial / Majestic / Parade / Santa Claus in Full Regalia Wardrobe.
I can also integrate Jingle Bells Santa into either of my Santa Claus personages that fit your occasion.
I perform a range of home/office/location visit types, pose for photos, conduct storytelling sessions, host games, perform in sing-a-longs, and so much more for both young children and young-at-heart adults of many ages.
My mission is being an authentic-looking, authentic-sounding, and authentically-realistic and professional Santa Claus of Color, Relation, and Representation both for the minority community in particular and for the multi-culturally diverse general community at large during the Christmas Holiday Seasons. I work to create and deliver memorable holiday moments and experiences. I'd love to be your Santa Claus of Choice and bring my Soulful Santa magic into your life and sparkle it upon your event! Please Invite Me!
I am an Attendee, Member, Student, and Graduate of many Acting and Santa Claus training seminars, summits, schools, academies, groups, and centers like The Santas Just Like Me School of Being Santa, The Northern Lights Santa Academy, The Worldwide Santa Claus Network, The North Carolina Friends of Santa, The Pro Santa School of Charlotte NC, The Charlotte Area Christmas Performers Group, The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS), The John Casablancas Acting, Modeling, and Career Center, and the Elevation Baptist Church Play and Stage Performers Ministry. I work to bring and integrate a good combination of my knowledge, skills, and abilities into my Santa Claus persona and deliver high quality performances and results that engage, energize, and excite my audiences with long-lastingly wonderful experiences and memories thereafter.
I have been an actor, stage performer, and entertainer for many years. Please see just some of my accolades and credentials below:
"SOULFUL SANTA" MAURICE ACCOLADES & CREDENTIALS:
1.) Mr. Maurice in the Marvel Universe Cinematic Movie "Iron Man 3" as a Reporter Extra beside Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) during the Mandarin Callout scene
2.) National News Interview: CNN | Meet the Santas Who Bring Diversity to Christmas
3.) Featured Santa in the movie "AMERICAN SANTA". The movie was an Academy Awards Nominations Contender For Best Documentary Short Film 2024. View the movie from multiple platform options.
4.) An Official Santa Of Belk, Inc., Malls, Museums, Professional Photographers, Annual Event Organizations, and more
5.) Professionally Trained, Educated, Experienced, and Attired; Naturally Personable & Relatable; Security and Criminally Background Checked & Cleared; $2M Liability Insured For Your Peace of Mind and Protection!
6. Professional Member of Multiple Professional Santa Claus Groups, Organizations, and Schools for Continuing Education, Shared Learning Experiences, and Your Engagement Enjoyment.
7.) Please view my "Soulful Santa" Maurice Personage business profile.
8.) Please view my LinkedIn Non-Santa Personage personal profile.
I have also received many positive reviews, extra tips, re-bookings, recommendations, and gracious accolades from my clients, customers, and guests during my Soulful Santa personage appearances. I'd love to be your Santa Claus of Choice and bring my Soulful Santa magic into your life and sparkle it upon your event! Please Invite Me!
Thank you sincerely for your consideration of me,
"Soulful Santa" Maurice.
Additional Booking Notes
N/A at this time.
Services Offered
Influences & Inspiration
I am influenced by the Original Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, who was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor during the time of the Roman Empire. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. Would we each and all be as giving and selfless as he, we could truly help to better others, ourselves, and our world in return.
Setup Requirements
Client is to provide a suitable Santa Chair, Perch, or other Santaesque Seated Platform and ornamental environmentals to their preference to complete the Santa Experience.
Santa requests private and secluded changing quarters onsite where arrival in portrayal is not a requirement. A clean, private, and secluded restroom to use is preferred to maintain the Santa Mistique. Where possible, protect Santa's event entry and exit.