*Mr. Kringle & Company* *SEEKING LONG-TERM TALENT FOR ANNUAL RECURRING HOLIDAY ROLE:* *Mr. Jingeling* *ABOUT THE CHARACTER* Mr. Jingeling is the "Keeper of the Keys" to Santa's Treasure House of Toys and many other fantastical places. This famous elf has been unlocking imaginations in Cleveland, Ohio for generations and bestows "Good Luck Keys" to all he meets. Mr. Jingeling first appeared on the Cleveland airwaves of WEWS TV in 1956 as a spokesman for the Halle Bros. department store. The original idea behind Mr. Jingeling was to promote the toys that Halle's was featuring at their store. Becoming hugely popular, the character of Mr. Jingeling soon took on a new role and was getting more air time to tell stories about his adventures as a key maker who ultimately was appointed by Santa to be one of his most trusted elves... the "Keeper of the Keys". Mr. Jingeling also made personal appearances "on Halle's seventh floor", as the song goes, to entertain and engage young and old alike. After Halle's closed its doors, Mr. Jingeling began appearing at rival Higbee's department store, Tower City Center and more recently at several venues across Northeast Ohio. Men to have personified Mr. Jingeling over the years: Tom Moviel Max Ellis Karl Mackey Earl Keyes Jonathan Wilhelm Greg Benedetto Don Beck YOU? *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/mrjingeling/>** for more about the Character* *Be the next person to embody the spirit of this cultural icon!* This role offers a performer the unique opportunity for annual recurring performances: Meet & Greets, Commercials, Photo Shoots, Special Events & Appearances. Become an unforgettable part of the holiday season for thousands of audience members. *Performances take place in Downtown Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.* *REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS**ROLE: *Open to MEN AGES 50+ *PAID COMPENSATION: *Varies (Hourly or Per event/gig or Combination) *QUALIFIED PERSONS MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:* * Outgoing personality * Jovial; Santa Claus-esque persona * Sense of humor/Loves to laugh * Excellence in storytelling * Ability to sustain heightened characterization and physicality * Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm * Loves working with families and children * Willing to make a difference in a guest’s experience * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays * Must have reliable transportation * Must be bald or willing to shave head or style existing hair into signature appearance * Must be willing to commit to a multi-year contract * Must be willing to submit to a background check *IS THIS YOU?* *CONTACT:* Jimmy Langa to schedule a Zoom interview *EMAIL:* Jobs@MrKringle.com *PROVIDE:* Current Headshot or Photo + Resume or List of qualifications *Click, **HERE <https://mrkringle.com/>** to learn more about The Mr. Kringle Company* *This casting notice was posted by The Mr. Kringle Licensing Group*