He is dressed in green from head to toe and just a little grinchy. He is as busy as the big man in red this time of year. Sam Beman has been booked for multiple events almost every day this month, including after Christmas.
Why? Most of us grew up with the character who stole all the presents from families in Whoville but later returned them when his heart grew three sizes, signifying a profound change from selfishness to love and compassion.
There is no one better than Beman in the Chattahoochee Valley to capture the character. He worked with the Springer Opera House during Seussical the Musical. Between that production and Jim Carrey’s movie version of the Grinch, Beman was hooked.
“I studied Carrey’s voice and learned how to impersonate the Grinch. It took off from there. The Springer gave me the costume and people started asking me to their homes for family parties,” explained Beman.
He began seeing the world through the character’s eyes, especially the whimsical nature of the story. He performs at schools, businesses, restaurants, and private family events.
“I love the character and bringing enjoyment and laughter wherever I appear. Adults get a kick out of it as much as the kids.”
It takes about an hour to get into the character, including hair, makeup, and the green hairy costume. The original costume from the Springer was retired in 2016. Since then, Beman has acquired three others, with the newest one being made for 2026. After all, you really don’t want to smell like a bad banana with a greasy black peel or to be separated from your audience with a 39 and a half foot pole.
Boris Karloff, an icon of horror films including Frankenstein, narrated the original film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in 1966. In 2000, Jim Carrey was the voice of the Grinch. This year, Dr. Seuss’s Grinch successfully slipped into the Golden Arches. The Grinch Meal, made in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and McDonald’s, is available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Sometimes, even Mr. Green had no luck in grabbing a Grinch meal.
There is still time to add something special to your holiday celebration. You can book a phone call for Mr. Green, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, or Kermit. It’s never too late to add a little green to your holiday celebrations.
You can set up a call by clicking here.
Like the Grinch, Beman’s heart for providing the joy of Christmas may have grown his heart three sizes. Luckily for all of us!
