Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Chaotic Neutral Cosplay is a Cosplayer from Tulsa, OK who cosplays characters from their favorite Video Games, and Anime. Chaotic Neutral Cosplay have been a full time Cosplayer since 2018. They specialize in wig styling and prop making. Their favorite part of cosplay is taking unconventional items and incorporating them in their builds.
3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Costuming and Cosplay for Body Positivity
Cosplay is about freedom of expression, not gatekeeping. This applies to that negative inner voice telling you that you're not pretty/fit/young/whatever else enough to cosplay. But how do you get past that perception and into your new self-concept as a cosplayer? Let's talk about body positivity and why it matters for creativity and joy in cosplay.
Moderator: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Mimic Rae, Ms Fae Mullens, Tall Chick Cosplay, The Singing Costumer, TKM Cosplay
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
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Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Crazy Red Artist, Dara Fogel, PhD, Elizabeth Leggett, J.H. Fleming, Julie Barrett, Kent Cordray, Kimber E Chessmore, La Blanke, Mel White, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rook Riley, Scott Zrubek, Shai Fenwick, Sherri Dean, Sue Sinor, Tall Chick Cosplay, William Ledbetter
Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Writing & Publishing, Art
Noon | Location: Oklahoma G
Queerness in Cosplay
Trans, two-spirit, and nonbinary cosplayers face unique challenges in the costuming world. Issues like dysphoria, body and/or ability shaming, and misogyny can be barriers to support and enjoying the art of cosplay. How is queer identity and acceptance being positively represented in the costuming community? What's being done to encourage the community to be more inclusive?
Moderator: L.L.Killjoy
Panelists: Ash King, Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, L.L.Killjoy, Mica Membrane, MuJooJuJu, the Lo-Fi Ky
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Pop Culture & Entertainment
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Coming Back from Burnout
Current events have left many of us feeling exhausted and saddened. When this oppression is added to feelings of insecurity or grief, creativity seems a boulder too big to push. We discuss ways to come back from challenging life events and reigniting creativity.
Moderator: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay
Panelists: Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, Dennis Spielman, Liz Campbell, Mica Membrane, Ms Fae Mullens, Tall Chick Cosplay
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Culture & World Affairs, General Interest
Noon | Location: Sooner A
The Antidote to Toxic Fandom
Toxic fandom hasn't gone away. In fact, it seems to be getting worse, even seeing death threats if fans aren't fed what they want, when they want, the way they want. What can be done about this problem, and what is your personal role in the solution?
Moderator: Aaron Bossig
Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Chaotic Neutral Cosplay, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Mark Finn, Rook Riley
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Culture & World Affairs, Internet Life