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Conventions on the Cheap
Friday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Mendota
Bill Bodden
We all love going to conventions, but they can be
expensive. How can you make your dollar stretch
further at cons? So, y’know... you can go to more
cons.
Masquerade Presentation 101
Friday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Geneva
Vicky Assarattanakul, Rosanna Caponi
Interested in competing in masquerades? Wondering
how to make your costume look great on
stage? Come learn what judges are looking for!
Learn Masquerade Rehearsal Terms
Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Mendota
John “Ronin” Haverty
Been in a masquerade? Going to enter? Well in
tech rehearsal there are some words that are unfamiliar
or confusing. Come learn the words and
terms. Ask questions.
Play It Forward
Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Geneva
Naomi Kersey, Mike Kersey
The Sneaky Cards scavenger hunt game! If you
like scavenger hunts or challenges, this is the
place for you. Check out the cool new game
Sneaky Cards and join in the fun as we pass them
around the convention.
Live Action Anime
Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Mendota
Nick Izumi, Erik Kol
Live Action Anime is a weird world. Sometimes
you get something great, sometimes you get
something forgettable and sometimes you get
Tom Cruise? Join Nick and Erik as they look at
the crazy world of anime turning into live action
movies.
Love Your Cosplay Body
Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Green Bay/Mil.
Brianna Lawrence, Jessica Walsh
One day, someone called Brichibi Cosplays
“Princess Whale” and told her to go off and fry
some chicken. So, she did just that, posting the
pictures on the internet and writing an article for
xoJane about being a plus-sized cosplayer. While
it’s true that nicknames like “Princess Wonderball”
or lovely requests to “stop acting white”
or to die a “lesbian bed death” have come her
way due to her race, size, sexuality, and general
geekiness, this black, lesbian, plus-sized cosplayer
has decided not to let it get to her and to keep
enjoying what cosplay is really about: having fun
and showing love to your favorite characters. But
is it really possible to ignore the hate and keep
moving forward? Yes! And this panel will address
how.
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Panel Programming
Shattering Female Stereotypes in Comics
Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Geneva
Enrica Jang, Monica Valentinelli, Jennifer Smith
Female characters in comics have historically had
limited roles. Often it is either the sexy good girl
or the sexy bad girl, with little between. Readers
are ready for change! Our panel weighs in on
ttopics like “strong female characters,” “fridged
women,” the Bechdel test and will give troubleshooting
storytelling stereotypes.
An Hour with Jason Carter
Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Mendota
Jason Carter
Veteran actor of stage and screen, Jason Carter,
tells tales of his 30 plus years in acting. Jason will
entertain and answer questions in this intimate
hour.
Breaking into the Anime World
Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Geneva
Christina Kelly
Christina Kelly talks about how she got into the
anime business, and what it’s like working in this
amazing industry today.
Planning Your Graphic Novel
Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Green Bay/Mil.
Peter Liethen
From overarching plot to the infinite possibilities
of a single panel, planning a graphic novel can be
an overwhelming task. Pro Peter Liethen will give
tips on how to approach planning your graphic
novel in a way that makes it easier to get a handle
on.
Ballroom Dunce: An Introduction to Waltz
Friday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Mendota
James Ryan, Amelia Gear, Sharon Buchholz
Want to dance, but rave’s not your thing? Feeling
fancy? Come join us for some well-mannered
frivolity and learn a basic waltz, useful for social
dances and romantic outings everywhere. Formal
attire not at all required, but comfy shoes are a
must!
Science Vampires
Friday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Green Bay/Mil.
Melissa Olson, Alex Bledsoe
Vampires have existed in myths and legends
have existed for centuries. Early myths were often
steeped with superstition, fear, and curses. The
modern vampire, however, is just as often a product
of science or disease that can be rationally
explained (Blade, Daybreakers, etc.). What are
the advantages and disadvantages to writing or
reading in this version?
The Good, the Bad, and the Stupid:
A YouTuber Panel with TheBlueShifting
Friday, 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Geneva
Jorden Steffler (TheBlueShifting)
Have you ever wanted to start a YouTube channel?
Do you currently have a YouTube channel
and want to network? Have you ever wanted to
ask a YouTuber questions about the craft? Join us
for a panel filled with useful tips, not- so-useful
jokes, and hopefully a few laughs. I am a local
YouTuber from the Madison area and I want to
see you there!
Improv Level 2
Friday, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Mendota
Alexander Cook
There’s always a ton of different improv panels,what
about someone who already has the
basics down and wants to learn more about it?
Heres a LEVEL 2 improv panel. Come join us, instead
of just the basics,we will focus more on the
smaller parts of it, at the same time will still have
that fun humorous feel to it. Lets IMPROVe your
knowledge of improv.
Voice Actor AMA
Friday, 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm , Green Bay/Mil.
Christina Kelly, Ryan Reynolds,
Jerry Jewell, Jason Carter
Ever wondered how tiring a four-hour recording
sessing can be? Have you always been curious
whether your favorite VA loves your favorite
character that they voice as much as you? Here’s
your chance to ask VAs at Geek.Kon all of those
things you’ve always wanted to know. NOTE: We
are trying to keep this panel All-Ages. So,please
keep your questions PG-13.
Everybody is Having So Much Fun by Pher
Sturz: Live CD Recording (18+ Panel)
Friday, 10:00 pm - 12:00 am, Green Bay/Mil.
Pher Sturz, Miles Reid-Lobatto
Join Pher Sturz as he records his debut comedy
album in front of a live Geek.Kon audience! Pher
will muse about nerddom, love, parenting, and
more in this intimate recording setting.
Cosplay Chess Initiation
Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Wisconsin
This is the Mandatory panel to participate in the
event of cosplay combat chess. Here is where
you sign up, learn how to play, and have all your
questions answered. Open to all cosplayers and
for all ages. Children 15 years of age or younger
must have parent or guardian sign off for them.
Good Morning Geek.Kon! What Are You Doing Up?
Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Geneva
Scott Logan
Good Morning are you up early? Still up from the
night before, looking for something to do in the
morning? Join me for another year of What Are
You Doing Up?
Riichi! Japanese Mahjong and Anime
Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Mendota
Dr. Andrew J. Nowak
Seen Mahjong anime like Saki and Akagi and
have no idea what the heck the players are doing?
Come and learn the basics of the game so it
all makes sense when your favorite characters
declare RIICHI!
You’ve Got the Touch!:
30 Years of Transformers: the Movie
Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Green Bay/Mil.
Bridget Conley, Jason Cann,
Nikki Fuccillo, Barry Goldberg
It’s been 30 years since the world first witnessed
a film with an adventure that was “Beyond good.
Beyond evil. Beyond your wildest imagination.”
Join four fans of the warring Cybertronians as
they discuss many facets of the game-changing
1986 film.