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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. 24 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.
D&D 5th Edition Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Geneva Aaron Pavao Aaron Pavao really, really likes the design decisions behind D&D 5e, and he’s got lots of things to say about them. Come hear Aaron’s thoughts and share some of your own. Nerd & Tie LIVE! Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Green Bay/Mil. Pher Sturz, Nick Izumi, Trae Dorn Join the only podcast on the internet with a dress code as they come to you live from the only panel with a dress code! Join Trae, Nick, and Pher for a live recording of the midwest’s best nerd podcast. The CLAMP Panel Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Salon G Cassandra Pearson CLAMP is a group of four manga-making women who refuse to be limited. No genre is untouched, no medium unexplored, no fan’s tears left unshed. While hits like Cardcaptor Sakura may be well known, CLAMP has written many other series. Some are worth a read, and some may be best forgotten. Come discuss which are which and learn about the group. Makeup Saturday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Mendota Janine Makeup Basics and Beyond. Learn how to properly apply professional makeup to create either recreate an existing character or create your own design. Learn from a Professional how to make your character really stand out. Bordello of Horror Presents Classic Villains of Horror Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Salon H Arrynn Endres “Sgt. Drizzlepuss”, Jamie Lynn “Mistress Malicious”, Rich Peterson “Freakshow” The cast of the hit television show Bordello of Horror present an exclusive Geek.Kon edition of the 1972 film Horror Express starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Telly Savalas. Costuming on the Cheap Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Salon F Bill Bodden, Brianna Lawrence For many, creating costumes for convention weekend can be just as fun as going to cons themselves. However, the expense of supplies and materials can add up quick. How can you make your dollar stretch further when costuming? So, y’know...you can create more costumes. Crystals Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Salon G Melissa Olson Belief in crystals varies from “it looks pretty” to “tiny inter-dimensional beings live inside my crystal and influence my life.” Writer Melissa Olson will walk you through the spectrum of belief and share a look at a few common crystals. Panel Programming Fanfiction Forum Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wisconsin Adam Pulver, Sari Hagen An open discussion on the wonders, curiosities, and eternal frustrations of fanfiction. Newbies and veterans alike are welcome to bring questions, thoughts or helpful suggestions for the rest of us to ponder. All relevant topics are fair game, but expect talk about technique, publishing options, and handling readers, editors, and criticism. Writing Comics Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Geneva John Jackson Miller, Peter Liethen, Enrica Jang, Mark Stegbauer Today, comics and graphic novels come in more genres and address a broader range of topics than ever before. Creating comics can be rewarding and challenging. Writing comics offers some unique considerations, compared to writing prose. Come learn about some tips to writing comics from our panel of industry pros. Thanks For Playing. (Homestuck) Saturday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Green Bay/Mil. Shyna Homestuck. It’s done, it’s Over. it’s an After Game Panel. Spoilers, Questions, and fun. the only thing left to say is, “Thanks For Playing.” Acting and Directing for Voice, Screen and Stage Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Mendota Christina Kelly, Ryan Reynolds, Jerry Jewell, Jason Carter Our guests of honor give a crash course in the basics of acting and directing for voice, screen, and stage. Join them as they compare and contrast working in each of these media. Drive-Thru RPG Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Salon F Matt McElroy New to Dungeon Masters Guild? Interested in publishing material for Cortex Plus, Traveller, Cypher System, or other popular game systems? Come and learn (more) about the current Community Created Content Programs on DriveThru- RPG and about our future plans! Pokémon Go: A Meet and Greet Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Geneva Zach Beck “Bucket Man42” Welcome trainers of all ages and all teams. Bring forth all your rumors and conspiracies as we say hello, discuss, and possibly trade. May we all become the very best like no one ever was. The Bodgery: Maker Spacers Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Salon G The Bodgery members The Bodgery is a Madison organization that’s part of a growing movement of people gathering together to make, build, hack, create, and repair things. These are often known as makerspaces or hackerspaces, and they’re like a community workshop. learn about the Bodgery and maker spaces movement. Crash Course in Manga Studio Saturday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Salon H Peter Liethen Manga Studio is a powerful tool for creators. Come learn the basics of the program, and how it could help take your art to another level, from industry pro Peter Liethen. Macross Deculture Saturday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Salon F Scott Logan, Nick Izumi, Rena Rose Macross is an anime franchise that focuses on transforming fighters, music, and love. The original show is the basis for what was reedited as Robotech in the states. Join us as we go from original Super Dimension Fortress Macross, to plus, 7, zero, Frontier, and Delta. Teen Geek Survival Guide Saturday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Green Bay/Mil. Aaron Pavao Aaron uses his Mad Teacher Skeelz to facilitate a seminar-style talk among teens on being a geeky teen. World Building in the Real World: a Practical Guide to Historical Fantasy Story Construction Saturday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Salon G Megan Wiseman (author M. K. Wiseman) On what date did the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles reach completion? Where do truffles grow in Istria, Croatia? When were pockets invented? These – and many more – are questions that writers ask themselves when penning historical fantasy, building a storybook world within the real world. Come and look at a book from the inside out. Frankensteining Patterns Saturday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Mendota Brianna Lawrence, Jessica Walsh Sometimes, the pattern you need for a costume simply doesn’t exist... or doesn’t come in the size you need. This panel by SnowCosplays will go into how to up-size patterns, how you can take pieces of different patterns to make your cosplay work, and how to make your costume work for your body type. Gundam Fandom in 2016 Saturday, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Green Bay/Milw. Nick Izumi, Bryan Novak Nick and Arcemise are back, and they wanna talk to YOU about Gundam! As the franchise finally seems to be going strong in the US again, we wanna talk to you about the new shows, new releases, and our favorite model kits and video games! Must Read Manga and Must Watch Anime Saturday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Salon F Cassandra Pearson, Mikaela Franson, Andrew Delange It can be hard to know what to read or watch next. Don’t worry. This panel has you covered. For newbies and vets alike. We’ll give you a crash course in the history of the mediums, the genres they come in, legal ways to access everything, and the series that define and defy those genres. The first hour is manga and the second hour is anime. 25
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