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Hello and Welcome to RealSantas.com.

RealSantas.com is please to celebrate it's sixth year of providing 'real bearded' Santas for special events, parties and promotions.  During this time we have made over 2,000 bookings and have an extensive list of pleased clients.  Our mission is to supply qualified, real bearded Santas to bring joy, happiness and entertainment to children, families and corporations all across America.

This year, 2007, marks a time for some special changes in how our company operates and manages our business.   This year we have upgraded our computers (We hope the Window's Vista won't be a problem) and booking software in order to do a better job of serving both our clients and the Santas that we hire.  We have also implemented a new level of certification for our Santas that includes background checks.

All of our Santas are now be required to pass an annual background check prior to being confirmed for any booking or event.  To insure that the background check information is 'Fresh,' we do nor require the background check be done until October 1, or four weeks prior to the first day of work. These background checks will be processed through Employment Screening Resources, (ESR). 

The background checks will included checking and confirmation of identity and will include a review of public records including criminal records, sexual offender databases, information concerning wants and warrants and identity related information that may be obtained from municipal, county, state and federal agencies and courts and private companies.  There will be no financial or credit background check.   Drug testing and/or fingerprint checks may be requested, but will be at the expense of a client, if requested or required for employment or booking.

The basic cost for a background check through ESR is just $39.00, plus any local, county or state fees for your jurisdiction. This fee will be paid by the Santa.    Click here for Background check applicationClick here for a list of  local, state and regional fees  

We understand that some Santas do have their own local background checks, but we have found there is a need to have a consistent, national standard that is the same, across the board, for all of the Santas we represent and supply to our clients.

As in past years, we will continue to require that all Santas have proof of Entertainer's Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence.  For your convenience we have a link on this page to K&K insurance for obtaining this insurance.  You can also obtain your insurance through other associations and sources.  All we require is proof of coverage.

Now, if you have gotten this far, and would still like to be listed on our web site and be available for booking by our company, Here is some information about how to become one of our Santas.

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RealSantas.com has a goal to be:

 -     The #1 web site where companies, organizations and families can find and hire a qualified, “Real”, Santa for their Holiday Events or Parties. In some cities we will also supply “Real” little-people elves, Mrs. Claus, Dickens-type carolers, Santa Helpers and even Snow

 -      A site where “Real” Santas can find links for obtaining professional Santa Suits, Boots, Belts, accessories and equipment.

 -      A site where “Real” Santas can obtain information on training and “The Business of Santa.”

 -      A site with links to other valuable and important web sites including AORBS, the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas.

There is no cost to be listed on this site, other than those listed above.  We also ask that you contact us prior to September 1 if you are interested in being listed on our site. And remember, RealSantas.com has a commitment to our clients and guarantee that we will supply them with quality “real” Santas.

We prefer Santas with the following:

 - Have at least two years professional experience.

-  Have current certification of a third party background check via ESR. (This is not just a local police report.  It is a third party investigation of your background.)

 - Have at least three quality “Santa” references from paid Santa jobs. 

 - Have a full suit with real boots, belt, etc.

 - Have reliable transportation (for local work). (We will only book you for parties and events in those cities that you want to work in. Our clients generally do not pay for mileage or driving time unless agreed upon in advance.)

 - Have entertainers liability insurance.  It is for your protection. (Annual insurance policies can be obtained for as low as $200 a year.) Click here for Liability Insurance

 - Have a good “Santa” head shot for the web site and one full length in your full costume.

 - And... that you have a “Real” Beard.

(* Individuals with less than two years experience may still be considered depending on references.)

RealSantas.com is an entertainment booking service, not a theatrical agent. You can still be listed on other sites and listed with other talent companies.

We specialize in private and corporate parties with the emphasis on single one-time events. We do get requests for Mall positions, but the major mall photo companies usually handle their own hiring.

The events we book are spread throughout the United States and Canada with concentrations in Major Cities. Most of the clients contacting us are looking for quality, professional, Real Bearded Santas, in good costumes with real boots, etc. Clients are often looking for someone close by. Once in a while they will pay for mileage, but only on rare occasions.

Our company, and our clients generally require you to have had experience in appearing for company, organization and community parties and know how to work on your own. We also get a few bookings for Family parties, but generally these bookings are better done locally.

Because the requests for Santa are very special as to the event or date, We have created two separate divisions to handle these requests. Sometimes we need Santa’s who have made it to the Major League, so to speak.  These are the gentlemen who can make a big entrance and know how to talk to a big crowd. Or maybe a Santa who can sing or has other talents. If this is you, let us know.  We do have special clients.  For the Summer requests we have Summer-Santa.com, and for Major League Santas, we have PremiereSanta.com

To better help us supply Santa’s for our clients, we need you to answer a few questions. This information is strictly confidential and is only for use in helping us find work for you.

From the information you and other Santa’s supply we compile a schedule that shows us what Santa’s are available and when.

If you would like to be listed with RealSantas.com and have your photo on this site, please click on the link below and  compete the RealSantas application.  Email the application with your photo/s attached to Santa@RealSantas.com . If you have any questions, email us.

 

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