Local Sioux Falls outlet Pigeon605 sat down with Martin Dalcourt for an in-depth feature on The Siouxville Grinch's move to Sioux Falls — and the result was one of the most comprehensive looks at the character and the man behind the green fur to date.
7 Years in the Making
The Pigeon605 piece covered Martin's remarkable journey — from his origins in Toronto, Canada, to his years building the Grinch character in Sioux City, to his arrival in Sioux Falls and the warm (if slightly overwhelming) reception from the local community.
Martin talked openly about what it means to inhabit a character for over the years, the physical demands of the full costume and makeup transformation, and why — after all these years — the Grinch still matters to him.
"It's Never Been About Christmas"
One of the standout moments of the feature was Martin's reflection on what the Grinch character really represents. "It's never been about Christmas," he told Pigeon605. "It's about connection. It's about that moment when a kid who was scared decides to give you a hug anyway. That's the whole thing right there."
Welcome to Sioux Falls
The Pigeon605 feature helped introduce The Siouxville Grinch to a whole new audience in the Sioux Falls area — and bookings surged in the days following publication. Thank you to the Pigeon605 team for telling the story so beautifully.
💚 Read the full feature at pigeon605.com.