Santa Mike is
Coming to Town!
The Professional Signing Santa Claus
of Eastern North Carolina
Professional Signing Santa Claus available for both In-Person Visits in Eastern NC and Video Visits
"Signing Santa" Mike Chapman has been a professional American Sign Language interpreter for more than 33 years.
In high school and college, he was involved in Speech Team and Drama, including performing in multiple stage performances. He was also involved a high school Mime Troupe. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and has completed an Interpreter Training Program to become an ASL Interpreter.
While still in college, he performed as a Santa once and thoroughly enjoyed it, secretly hoping to do it again in the future. He finally got the chance when, in 2019, he was asked to volunteer as Santa at a Signing Santa event at a local mall. He followed up that experience the same evening by volunteering as a Signing Santa at a local non-profit serving Deaf people for their annual Christmas Party. That same mall called him back in 2020 and Santa Mike became their full-time Santa through 2022.
Since then, he has also provided Virtual ASL visits for families, Schools for the Deaf; ASL Video Greetings; and In-Person ASL visits to Schools for the Deaf, mainstreamed Deaf programs, Deaf Community events, and mainstreamed Special Needs classrooms.
Santa Mike has shared his knowledge on working with Deaf people with other Santas at the Worldwide Santa Claus Summit and at the Northern Lights Santa Academy. He has also taught sign language classes at his church for many years.
Testimonials
★★★★★
“Great! Santa Mike was very professional and incredibly easy to work with. Would highly recommend his services to anyone needed a Santa for their Holiday events!”
- Jamel (Muncipal Event Customer)
★★★★★
“It was a great experience for our kids and staff. Having an accessible Santa made a big impact. Everyone was impressed with the professionalism and care shown during the event. Santa Mike had great communication before and during the event. He genuinely cared about his time with each child. He was considerate and asked each child if it was ok to take a picture and put his arm around them. Scheduling was easy with flexibility with dates and times, especially on short notice during the busiest season.”
- Shannon (Signing Santa Customer)
★★★★★
“Very professional! And a great personalized experience. Great communication leading up to the call. The personalized experience with a survey ahead of time cannot be underestimated. It makes for a magical experience for a kid to feel like Santa knows all about them!”
- Lauren S. (Video Visit Customer)
★★★★★
“It was amazing! My oldest son said it was his favorite part of Christmas. He is very organized and on time. It was a great experience!”
- Lauren H. (Video Visit Customer)
★★★★★
“Wonderful - magical! Easy to work with, thorough information gathering, and a warm and caring Santa! We love you Santa Mike - thanks so much!”
- Susan (Video Visit Customer)
★★★★★
“It was great, excellent costume and very fun and engaging for [our daughter].”
- Pete (Video Visit Customer)
★★★★★
“If you’re in need of a magical experience. Santa Mike is the perfect guy for the gig. I couldn’t have asked for a better Santa. I hope we have the opportunity to work more in the future.”
- Tyshika (Professional Photography Customer)
★★★★★
“Mike was charismatic, creative, photogenic and the children absolutely loved him. He even read a story to the children at the end of the event when we were trying to fill his last 30 mins of his time. Mike is great and honestly one of the best Santa Claus' I've ever seen.”
- China (Corporate "Dinner with Santa" Customer)
★★★★★
“This Santa was realistic and able to answer all the kids' crazy questions. 10/10 recommend! Does great with adults as well.”
- Ariana (Corporate "Breakfast with Santa" Customer)
