The Singing Costumer
Sarah Nilson, or The Singing Costumer, is a singer, actress, and sewist. She is Oklahoma City born and raised. She is obsessed with Disney, especially the Disney Parks. Ms. Nilson has been sewing since she was a child. She has blogged on her costume work on and off for over ten years. Historical costuming is her passion, and the Victorian and Edwardian periods are particular favorite historical fashion periods. When sewing more casual clothes, the 1940s and 1950s are her inspiration. When she is not sewing, she is performing. Her degree is in Vocal Performance, and she is often seen in local community theatres. Her favorite show she has done so far is probably Beauty and the Beast, as a Silly Girl. She works at Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation, teaching theatre, music, and art classes for children. Some favorite fandoms include Disney Movies and Disney Parks, Doctor Who, Star Trek, and The Dresden Files.
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
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Cosplay Portfolio: How, Why, and What For!
What should be in your cosplay portfolio? How do you decide what to keep? In this panel we discuss how to tailor your portfolio to best show off your work—for your website or contest-judging preparation.
Moderator: Mimic Rae
Panelists: Mimic Rae, Stellae Cosplay, TattedSith Cosplay, the Lo-Fi Ky, The Singing Costumer
Tracks: Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion