Wondrous Women of Christmas & Mr. Ambassadors
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
Owner - Director - Curriculum Developer - Workshop Presenter
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Robert Seutter (Santa True)
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
"Fairy Godfather" of WWOC - Workshop Performance Trainer
Robert Seutter spent over 30 years as a spoken-word storyteller before becoming a Christmas performer in 2014 as Santa True. Recognizing the need for professional training, he and his partner Cat Ellen founded Christmas Performer Workshops™ (CPW) in 2015. True now mentors Christmas p
"Fairy Godfather" of WWOC - Workshop Performance Trainer
Robert Seutter spent over 30 years as a spoken-word storyteller before becoming a Christmas performer in 2014 as Santa True. Recognizing the need for professional training, he and his partner Cat Ellen founded Christmas Performer Workshops™ (CPW) in 2015. True now mentors Christmas performers worldwide, sharing his love for Christmas lore, history, and traditions while advancing skill training.
A Marine Corps veteran and USC Cinema graduate, True is also a published Sci-Fi and Fantasy author and an avid historical reenactor. He is dedicated to seeing Christmas performing recognized as a true art form and continues to inspire joy for future generations.
Santa True was inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame – December 2024
Liz Ruch (Mrs. Lizzie Claus)
Rachel King (The Legendary Mrs. Claus)
Liz Ruch (Mrs. Lizzie Claus)
Website - Marketing - Registration - Workshop Presenter
Elizabeth Ruch began her journey as Mrs. Claus in 2022 alongside her husband, Tracy (Kindhearted Santa), bringing Christmas magic to life through their Branson-based business, The Claus Vacation. A seasoned sales and marketing professional since 1998, Elizabeth brings her expertise t
Website - Marketing - Registration - Workshop Presenter
Elizabeth Ruch began her journey as Mrs. Claus in 2022 alongside her husband, Tracy (Kindhearted Santa), bringing Christmas magic to life through their Branson-based business, The Claus Vacation. A seasoned sales and marketing professional since 1998, Elizabeth brings her expertise to the Santa community as Owner and Director of the Santa Family Reunion, LLC in Gatlinburg. Passionate about supporting and elevating Mrs. Claus performers, she actively contributes to marketing efforts, curriculum development, and leadership across various Santa-related projects. Elizabeth is a frequent attendee of Santa schools and conferences, always eager to grow and inspire.
Team Members
Michelle May Smith
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Minty the Elf
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Registration - Mrs. Claus Pledge - Founding Member of the Mrs. Claus Commission
Trish has portrayed Mrs. Claus for 30 + years alongside her Santa (Dale Parris). They work mostly as a team and being Mrs. Claus has been a great life experience. Dale and Trish are both retired US Marines and he is retired from the US Federal Government a
Registration - Mrs. Claus Pledge - Founding Member of the Mrs. Claus Commission
Trish has portrayed Mrs. Claus for 30 + years alongside her Santa (Dale Parris). They work mostly as a team and being Mrs. Claus has been a great life experience. Dale and Trish are both retired US Marines and he is retired from the US Federal Government as well.
Trish has worked in the local school system, volunteered at school and church, run a private business (or two) and assisted with multiple major “Santa” conventions as a volunteer, board member and co-director. Retiring after 20 years in the Marine Corps has given her the opportunity to put her organizational skills to work doing what she loves.
Trish is the Co-Director for Santa Family Reunion. And has been involved with the event since the beginning.
Amanda Spalding
Trish Parris (Mrs. Claus)
Amanda Spalding
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Cynthia Perkins
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
Amanda Spalding
For the past 19 years, Cynthia has had the joy of bringing Mrs Claus to life—both as a solo performer and alongside Santa. With a background as a professional clown and face painter, Cynthia adds extra sparkle, laughter, and creativity to every event.
Beyond the holiday season, Cynthia’s years of experience working with children of all
For the past 19 years, Cynthia has had the joy of bringing Mrs Claus to life—both as a solo performer and alongside Santa. With a background as a professional clown and face painter, Cynthia adds extra sparkle, laughter, and creativity to every event.
Beyond the holiday season, Cynthia’s years of experience working with children of all abilities, including those with disabilities, have shaped her approach with patience, compassion, and joy. Whether she is telling a story, painting a smile, or sharing Mrs. Claus’s gentle warmth, Cynthia creates memorable, inclusive experiences that make every child feel special.
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
Cincinnati Conference Coordinator - Workshop Presenter
Misty Pope has been engaging with children of all ages since 2021 along side her husband, Jolly Santa Mike, in the Lexington, KY area.
Suzanne Vaughan
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
Misty Pope (Mrs. Misty Claus)
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Patrick Lense
Patrick Lense
Patrick Lense
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Dee Vaughan
Patrick Lense
Patrick Lense
Fundraising
Ann Donley
Patrick Lense
Carol Baker (Mrs. Carol Claus)
Accounting
Carol Baker (Mrs. Carol Claus)
Carol Baker (Mrs. Carol Claus)
Carol Baker (Mrs. Carol Claus)
Live Demo - Registration - Moderate Claus Expo - Cincinnati
Carol Baker has been performing as solo Mrs. Claus in Northeastern OH and Western PA since 2014. During these years she has performed both on her own and with numerous solo Santas. Prior to this she was a public and school librarian for 37.5 years.
Workshop Presenters
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
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Natasha Spencer Coley
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
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Amanda Spalding
Tracy Pierce (Mrs. Claus)
Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
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Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
Performance Training * Speaker
Cat Ellen first took to the stage at age 4 and has been living backstage and onstage ever since. First taught to read to help her mom run lines for stage, training as an instrumentalist, singer, and dancer through all her school years, and then spending a decade as a professional dance instructor, Cat has be
Performance Training * Speaker
Cat Ellen first took to the stage at age 4 and has been living backstage and onstage ever since. First taught to read to help her mom run lines for stage, training as an instrumentalist, singer, and dancer through all her school years, and then spending a decade as a professional dance instructor, Cat has been thinking about incremental improvement her whole life.
Together with Santa True, she is the co-founder of Christmas Performer Workshops and she is the driving force behind the instructional design and publications. Cat is fiercely committed to enabling adult learners to embrace their existing experience and channel it into the training techniques designed to create the performing magic of their dreams.
Mikki Brown
Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
Mikki Brown
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Carol Baker
Cat Ellen ("Mrs Santa True")
Mikki Brown
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