Meet The Team

Chuck Gill: Stage Actor, Director, Voice Actor and Christmas Performer

Chuck has been a Christmas performer either as The Spirit of Christmas Present, HollyBottom the Elf, or the iconic Santa Claus for the last 40 years.

Chuck’s background is in teaching theater with children from preschool to college level productions. He has directed and produced his own children’s theater. Chuck has the honor of being “Philly’s Real Deal Santa” as dubbed by former mayor and PA governor, The Honorable Edward G. Rendell.

He has been the Philly Pops Singing Santa for the last eight years, lit the City’s Christmas trees and has participated in numerous Santa workshops across the country,  teaching branding, performance art and the art of being a singing Santa. He is the director of talent for Visit With Santa, the successful and longest running virtual Santa platform across the US, Canada and the UK. Chuck resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Travis Lawrence: A Legacy Santa with a Magical Touch

Travis carries on a cherished family tradition as a third-generation Santa Claus, following in the footsteps of both his grandfather and great-grandfather. Although relatively young for a Christmas performer, Travis quickly embraced the magic of the red suit, discovering its transformative power the moment he donned it for the first time. Over the course of 23 years, Travis has been bringing holiday cheer as “the man with the bag,” initially performing for family and friends, and expanding his reach with each passing year. In 2018, he made the decision to further immerse himself in the role by becoming a “real-bearded” Santa, a transformation that deepened his connection to the magic of the season.

In addition to his holiday work, Travis brings a wealth of expertise in Technical Theatre, specializing in lighting, sound, and set design, as well as logistics and asset management. His professional background includes years of experience at various entertainment venues and production rental houses in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware. He has served as Santa Claus for local municipalities, schools, corporate clients, and non-profit organizations, offering a personalized and unforgettable experience wherever he appears.

A proud alumnus of the prestigious World Famous CW Howard Santa Claus School and the International University of Santa Claus, Travis continues to honor the legacy of Santa with each performance. He resides in Southern New Jersey, where he brings the spirit of Christmas to life year after year.

To be announced in the near future