A TC Entertainment LLC Production

A TC Entertainment LLC Production
Letter From Our Con Head
Thank you for joining us for Sausomecon 2016
Hello everyone! My name is Mike Tinsley, the convention Head of Sausomecon. I wanted to sincerely
thank each and every one of you for attending our second year of Sausomecon!
Going from year 1 to year 2 there have been a lot of hurdles and many questions, such as “How do we
surpass our first year?”, “Will our attendees like our new venue?”, “Neko or no Neko for the maid café’?”.
The struggle has been real.
We as a community grew in many ways, though not always through the most pleasant of times. Through
even the worst of times, I was able to see this community come together and help support each other,
to help keep each other’s spirits high and focus on moving towards bringing Sausomeness to not only
themselves but others around. Our community is so vast yet most of us only see a small shimmer of it.
Through Sausomecon, I have been able to connect to so many more and hopefully I was able to make
them feel more awesome than before.
Along this road from last year to this year, one of my best friends and one that helped me on this journey
decided to become my business partner. Curt, without you, Sausomecon definitely would still be a twinkle in my eye. Thank you for having the belief in me and my vision to help see this through and into the
future!
To all of my directors, thank you for sticking with this old fool, with some of you sticking with me for two
years now and hopefully many more to come! You all are like a part of my family, whether you like it or
not!
To my close friends, thank you all for supporting me in all of your various ways. I keep my doubts and
worries to myself far too much but with all of your support I do not give in. For that, I am eternally grateful.
To my acquaintances, new friends to be, everyone else, may my goal of bringing More Awesome Than
Awesome’ness to you fill you with enjoyment, a learning experience like none other and make you feel a
part of this community. We are in this together, so let’s make Sausomecon 2016 one for the record books
for pure win!
Sincerely,
Mike Tinsley – Sausomecon’s Head
Convention Rules
Disclaimer - Sausomecon retains the rights to take away your badge without refund for violating any rules, for disruptive
behavior, law violations, indecent exposure, any situation where you put another individuals life or property in danger.
Basic Rules:
1. Be respectful to others.
2. Ask to take a photo beore taking one
3. Remember to follow the 6,2,1 rule: Minimum of 6 hours of sleep per night (or day), 2 meals, 1 shower.
4. No live metal or weapons of any kind as a prop. If it looks too realistic you are putting yourself in a bad situation.
5. All gun props must have an orange tip.
6. Follow the KCI Expo Center policy.
7. No elevator games in the convention hotel.
8. Cosplays must be kept under pg13 rating and must adhere to all State of Missouri and Kansas City laws. Swimsuits are
allowed.
9. All weapon props must be inspected at Weapon’s Check and will be zipped or string will be attached to prove it has been
checked.
10. Be considerate of people who may not be attending the convention, and respectful to building staff, attendees, and non-attendees alike.
11. All individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while at Sausomecon.
We are not liable for missing children.
12. All individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 11pm in concordance with
local Kansas City Summer Curfew laws. More info can be found on the website.
13. Sausomecon is not liable for lost or stolen items. If you find a lost item, please notify a safety crew member or take the item
to the Con Ops room at the front of the Convention Center.
14. Do not run inside the convention center.
15. If you damage something, you are responsible for it. Please notify a safety crew member or Con Ops with any information
of something being damaged.
16. HAVE FUN!
Special Guests
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Beard and Bean - The Troubadours of Trouble, Makers of Mischief, and Raconteurs of Raunchy, Beard and Bean are coming to
Sausomecon to bring their own brand of mayhem and mirth to the audience. Geeky game shows, messy challenges, or perhaps a super-secret all adult after hours panel are all possibilities. Unless you’re talking to the people that hire them, they well be sure to tell you
that there is no super-secret all adult after hours panel happening at all. and Beard and Bean agree with them 97.2%.
Chii Sakurabi - Chii Sakurabi is J-POP singer and recording artist from Tokyo, Japan. Chii originally performed live through-
out Tokyo, and in 2010 moved to the U.S. to expand her music internationally. In late 2011, Chii’s breakout first album Mirage was
released. It featured a unique electropop style with fantasy themes, as well as a mixture of English and Japanese lyrics. In May 2014,
Chii took a giant leap forward with her second album, Moon Princess, creating a distinct and dynamic sound with a story based on the
Japanese fairytale character Princess Kaguya.
Chii has performed live at various anime and pop culture conventions in such countries as the United States, France, Mexico, Canada,
New Zealand and Japan. Chii’s concerts are known for their high-energy and visual stories as well as Chii’s passsionate voice, kawaii
dances, and lolita fashion!
Chuck Hüber - Chuck Hüber started acting in Anime in the roles of Garlic Jr. and Android 17 in DBZ. Since then he has voiced
hundreds of characters including Hiei in YuYu Hakusho, Stein in Soul Eater, Kululu in Sgt. Frog, Mohji in One Piece, Shou Tucker in
Full Metal Alchemist, Han in Blue Gender, Hiro in Shin Chan, Ashe in Black Butler, Reever in D. Gray Man, Hector in Glass Fleet,
Yuichi in Initial D., Akai in Oh Edo Rocket, Melt in The Tower of Druaga, Adashino in Mushishi, Eric Nishijima in Darker Than Black,
Havel in Trinity Blood, Austria in Hetalia and many more. He has been a writer on Hetalia, Sgt. Frog, Baccano, Spice and Wolf and
others.
Duct Tape Transformers - Since losing their beloved 80’s show to the new models, the original Transformers have worked to
integrate themselves into modern society, and have found a new hobby…Partying. Now, they have no desire to return to the screen.
Their desire is to spend their existence making the lifeforms of this planet happy and make sure they have fun!
Greggo Game Shows - Greggo has been producing game shows for anime conventions across North America since 1999! Known
for his parodies of some of the more famous game shows in television history (including Match Game, Press Your Luck, Pyramid and
The Price is Right), Greggo has also developed original shows and will always be focused on bringing entertaining and interactive fun
wherever he goes!
Jason Carter - Best known to sci-fi fans for his role as Ranger Marcus Cole on “Babylon 5”, Jason Carter, born in London on September 23, 1960, is a British stage, film and television actor.
Recently, Jason starred alongside Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth in the western drama, “By Way Of Helena”, which was filmed
in October/November of 2014.
Jason is a fixture at sci-fi conventions all over the world, where he is known to command plenty of attention with his hyperactive wit. In
his spare time, he writes poetry.
Jeremy Inman - Starting with the fan favorite Android 16 in Dragonball Z , Jeremy Inman has been voice acting since 2000. Since
then he has gone on to voice many characters in numerous popular shows, including Taurus in Fairy Tail, Breda in Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, along with more recent additions such as Magellan in One Piece.
Along with Voice Acting Jeremy has worked as a ADR/Voice Director since 2004. His works as a Director include: Desert Punk, One
Piece, Sengoku Basara, Terror in Resonance, Gangsta, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and Heavy Object.
Joe Grisaffi - Joe Grisaffi is an actor and award-winning director from Houston, Texas. The films he has directed include Laughing
Boy, Dead of Knight, Conjoined, and Lars the Emo Kid. Films Joe has appeared in include Psychic Experiment, Jacob, Doll Factory,
The Haunted Trailer and the upcoming films In a Madman’s World and Gem of the Rainforest. Joe spent some time at ADV Films
where he directed the English dub of Cyberteam in Akihabara and voiced roles in the animes Tears for Tiara, Megazone 23 Part II,
Saiyuki and others. Joe is an avid video game collector whose collection consists of home consoles dating back to the 1970s as well as
many classic upright arcade games and pinball machines.
John Mesplay
John Mesplay is an Operation Iraqi and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran with a love for video games, art and movies. As a high
school student he was introduced to the world of visual effects through movies like “Jurassic Park” and “Final Fantasy Spirits Within,”
as well as games like “StarCraft” and “Legends of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”. After high school he joined the army as a Combat Engineer
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stationed in Iraq and Germany, where he served as part of a principle support detachment (VIP bodyguard), and a reconnaissance/
demolition operations engineer. After leaving the Army he attended Pittsburg State University, where he studied commercial art and
3D art for video games/movies. He helped update the program with digital art media, and pushed for the art program to have an area
for three-dimensional computer graphics, digital painting and digital sculpting. Graduating May 2012. Early 2014 helped with 3D
modeling on the film Guardians of the Galaxy. He then went to work on TV shows such as Flash, Agents of Shield, Sleepy Hollow and
more. He currently works for a small Indy gaming company in Dallas working on the TUG.
Kazha - Kazha is a rock band formed by a singer/songwriter Kazuha Oda. Kazuha Oda has worked over 20 different records/projects
from classic to heavy metal music in Japan. She has worked with wide variety of performers including Grammy winning pianist Bob
James.
Lisle Wilkerson - Lisle grew up in Tokyo, Japan and moved to the US in 2008. She speaks fluent Japanese, and has been hosting
radio/tv shows in Japanese/English ever since she was 19 yrs old.
LIsle is best known as the powerhouse behind such kick-ass female video game as Nina Williams, Christie Monteiro and Zafina from
the Tekken franchise, Sarah Bryant from Virtua Fighter, quite a few characters from Shenmue II, many of the female voices in CRAZY
TAXI 1 & 2, and Christ Monteiro in last year’s “Streetfighter vs. Tekken” game.
Mary the Impala - The Winchesters’ iconic ride isn’t just well-equipped, or fast, or easy on the eyes. She’s all those things, to be
sure, but for the vast majority of Sam and Dean’s lives, “Baby” has been their base of operations, a make-shift motel, and just home in
general. She even saved the world once, just by existing.Mary the Impala is a completely show-accurate replica of Baby, down to the
hidden weapons cache in the trunk, the army man stuffed in the ashtray, and Sam and Dean’s initials carved into the package tray. She
calls Kansas home and lives between KC and Lawrence, where the Winchesters’ story began. Mary’s also had the honor of appearing
in the Season 10 DVD documentary, “Fans,” released in 2015. You’ll find her close to the 5-minute mark, still sporting her original
Nantucket Blue paint.
Guests at Sausomecon are invited to take as many pictures of and with Mary as they like. But for a small donation, they can pose with
any of the props in Mary’s trunk, or even sit in the driver’s seat for a Dean’s-eye-view, and 70% of every cent donated will go directly
to the fan’s choice of Mary’s supported charitable organizations. So while they’re having fun with a badass car, they’re also making a
difference.
Mary is owned by Megan Woodard, a slightly obsessed Supernatural fangirl, and her very accommodating husband, Marcus.
Mary the Impala
Matt Greenfield - With over 1500 films and TV episodes to his credit, Matt Greenfield has been writing, directing and producing
both animated and live-action programming (plus the occasional comic book) since the dawn of time. His work has been distributed
internationally by–among others–ADV Films, Anime Network, FUNimation, Happy Carrot, Madman Entertainment, Maiden Japan,
Media Blasters, Sentai Filmworks, Section 23, SoftCel Pictures, Switchblade Pictures and Syren. Born in California, he escaped at an
early age and spent his formative years wandering the country, absorbing cartoons, science fiction novels and horror movies like a
sponge–knowledge he now squeezes out with a modified colander in order to make a living.
Married to the lovely and vivacious Tiffany Grant (who proofed this bio), a VERY brief list of career highlights includes NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, BATTLE ANGEL, GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE, the Godzilla classic DESTROY ALL MONSTERS
and hundreds of other anime hits like BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: TOKYO 2040, EXCEL SAGA, GANTZ, GODANNAR, GOLDEN BOY,
GUNSMITH CATS, MACROSS, NADESICO, NOIR, SPRIGGAN, PRINCESS NINE, TEARS TO TIARA and RAHXEPHON
Mike Worley – Mike Worley began his artist’s career in the DC Comics “New Talent” program as a colorist in 1984. He did his
first professional coloring work for Eclipse Comics in 1986. He also did coloring jobs for Marvel, before doing his first pencil work for
Archie Comics in 1990. Worley pencilled gag pages for this company until 1996.
Lately he has been studying animation, and won the 2015 “best animated short” in the B & B Theatres’ short film competition. He is
currently freelancing motion graphics and working on some animation pitches for cartoons, along with developing a web strip, “Rest
In Pizza.”
Rachael Messer - Rachael Messer is a professional and full time voice actress. She has voice acted in numerous animes, cartoons,
video games, radio plays, and commercials. She has worked with FUNimation in animes.
She is currently the voice of Shiara in the new animated tv series “Prince Adventure” along with Christopher Sabat, Vic Mignogna,
Chuck Huber, and Todd Haberkorn and many others.
She is in Heroes of Newerth, the Teacher in Yanadere Simulator, Wakfu Raiders, a Wii U game called Anima: Gates of Time, Astra in
the Xbox game, and over 40 different other games. She also does film and is the leading female role in the new tv series “It’s Just
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Brunch” with South Parks’ Toby Morton and Peter Bedgood.
Robert Axelrod - Robert Axelrod has carved a career in show business that runs the gamut. Born and raised in New York City, he
did commercials and theater as a child and teen, eventually ending up in the Soho Avant-garde Theater scene in a show called “Little
Trips”, then Off-Broadway in a play called “The Destroyers”. Axelrod left acting for the world of music. He spent eight years as a working rock musician playing electric bass and singing in folk, rock, and soul bands. Music brought him to Los Angeles where he decided
to return to acting, a decision he never regrets
Robert Suske - Robert Suske has been going to anime conventions and cosplaying since 2007, he has built a reputation for himself
through cosplay prop making and photography. He has made props from many shows like Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, Gurren Lagann
and numerous games like Fallout New Vegas, Assassin Creed and Tails Of Synphonia Dawn Of The New World.
Samurai Dan and Jillian - The husband and wife team of Daniel and Jillian Coglan are full-time martial art instructors, specializing in 16th century Samurai Arts. When not teaching at their dojo, the Kojokan, they travel the United States performing and
teaching the ancient ways of the most famous warriors in history.
Straight Outta Comicon - Straight Outta Comicon is a comedy show that is now 3 tours and 1 CD release old.
We started off
calling it a variety show… its stand up comedy, its sketches, sometimes music. Sometimes its an unscripted show that the audience
drives. At its core Straight Outta Comicon is Matt McInnis and Matt Keck as unmitigated versions of ourselves. Its two kids that
found themselves in comics, cartoons and video games that grew up finding themselves in stand up comedy, without ever leaving
behind how we got there.
Its been our comedy, in our voices, on our terms and we’re pretty darn proud of how this geeky little experiment has played out so far.
Team 151
Get ready for a non-stop celebration of all things Pokemon that has fun for everyone! Their interactive panel includes comedy sketches
and performances from Team 151, coupled with amazing CGI animation in unique videos and CONTESTS! Everybody gets to participate and win prizes from their variety of activities, including an ART contest, TRIVIA, and CHARADES!
Be the very best like no one ever was – bring all your skills, excitement, and Pokemon too!
Tiffany Grant
Tiffany Grant is excited to attend SausomeCon! Best known as Asuka in NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Tiffanywas the first anime
voice actor hired in Texas [Feb. 1994].
She’s voiced characters in 1600+ TV episodes, OVAs & movies including AZUMANGA DAIOH (Kaorin), CHRONO CRUSADE (Satella), BLUE SEED (Kome), GOLDEN BOY (Madame President), FMP? FUMOFFU (Bonta-kun), GODANNAR (Shizuru), FULL METAL
ALCHEMIST (Marta), MABURAHO (Kuriko), ONE PIECE (Nojiko), THE WALLFLOWER (Auntie), TEARS TO TIARA (Morgan)
and TSUBASA RESERVOIR CHRONICLES (Ashura). Video game credits: UNLIMITED SAGA, DEUS EX II: INVISIBLE WAR. Recent projects include EVANGELION 3.33, INFINITE STRATOS 2 and Toonami’s AKAME GA KILL.
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(+18) Panels will require the con-attendee to be at least 18 years of age and to show an I.D. at the door before entering an event, as well as
their 2016 Sausomecon badge.
All other panels are intended to be kept at a PG13 rating.
FAN PANELS
Abnormally Unsound & Bloody (18+) – Nóirín Snow and Legendary Rose Cosplay
Are you a fan of horror or the estranged possibly Psychopathic? Or a fan of just some of the weirdest funny characters out there? Then come
learn about some of the more abnormal characters, and some of the best horror and psychological anime out there!
A Brief History of the Vocaloid Phenomenon (Senpai Series 04) – Mark (Senpai) Morrissey
Finally! A panel that explains the origins of the overwhelming culture dynasty that is Vocaloid…without overwhelming you. We’ll discuss
where Miku, Luka, Rin, Len and other favorites you know and love came from. When did they first appear? What really is that thing that
Miku is holding? Are the twins really “twins”? All this, and more, will be explained so that new fans can understand and older fans will still
enjoy.
American Made Anime – Boone Jordan
American Made Anime is about the future of the anime world. American Made Anime is about the idea that anime should become an
American institution and industry. American Made Anime is about the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in the anime
world.
Anime, Comics and the Effects They Have On Cosplay – Black Crow’s Cosplay
The effects that movies, comic books, and anime have on the cosplay world.
Animegao Kigurumi: The World of 2.5D Cosplay – Caitlyn, Rye, Gene, Heather
Kigurumi means more than just Disguise Pajamas! Come find out the answers to those questions the performers are normally far too silent
to answer! How do they see? What is that mask made of? How can I start? Find out the answers to these and more!
Anime on Stage! – Sarah Mudry
Love Theater? Love Anime? We’ve got the panel for you! Join the discussion and immerse yourself in the world of theatrical anime in Anime
on Stage! From “Sailor Moon” to “Death Note,” “Prince of Tennis” to “Naruto,” from stage shows to musicals! Come and see clips of your
favorite shows performed by live actors!
Anime Openings: Expectation vs Reality – Sara Strobbe
Sometimes anime openings aren’t the best representation of the anime. The darkest anime could have the most upbeat opening. The silliest
anime can have something hardcore. Can you guess an animes’ plot based on its opening?
Anime Scene It – Stephanie Crawford
Can you name that anime just off an opening song? How about a zoomed in eye catch? Come test your anime knowledge with over a hundred animes. Have you Scene It?
Armor Smithing 101 – Twisting-Dragon Cosplay
Beginner’s guide to making armor for cosplay
Ask A Nation – Danielle Dufty
Ask the your favorite countries from Hetalia questions that you’ve been wanting answers to!
Bad Fanfic Reading with Jiraiya (+18) – Happy Sephy
It’s no secret that the “Pervy Sage” has written some bad erotic fanfiction in the “Naruto” universe. Now join Jiraiya as he reads some of the
weirder, lewder, and more perverted fanfiction known on the internet. Not for anyone under 18.
Captives Web-series – Baron Redman, Andy Penn, Bill Butts, Cameron Cox, Sarah Mcquire, Shea Ketchum, Colby Craig
A epic, cinematic web-series about a group of people who find themselves the target of a serial killer who supposedly died 16 years ago.
CCP’s Ask Marvel Avengers & Enemies – Chimerical Cosplay Productions
Chimerical Cosplay Productions brings together some of Marvel’s finest to answer questions from fans and fellow heroes and villains alike…
if they don’t try to destroy one another first.
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Con-going 101 (Senpai Series 00) – Mark (Senpai) Morrissey
Is this your first convention? Are you nervous? Unsure of what to do? Don’t be. Come on by and learn some very important things about
attending a convention (big or small) that will help you feel right at home. We’ll discuss simple rules and codes of conduct, shopping, and
lots more to put your mind a ease and help you enjoy your weekend here at Sausomecon.
Cosplay Combat – Happy Sephy
It’s the age old question… Which cosplayer is luckier with a 20-sided die? Find out in TWO seperate sessions of the popular panel known
as Cosplay Combat! It’s cosplayer vs. cosplayer as Happy Sephy and friends bring out the dice for another great sessions of Cosplay Combat!
Come join us for fun, excitement, and possibly prizes!
Crossplay, Gender Swapping and Androgyny 101 – Twisting Dragon Cosplay
The basics of crossplay, rule 63 cosplay and androgyny of the character.
Crossplay, Gender Swapping and Androgyny 201 – Twisting Dragon Cosplay
Advance techniques of crossplay, gender swapping and androgyny for cosplay.
Down the Slippery Slope: An Introduction to Anime Figure Collecting – Robert Schiele
Have you been eyeing those anime figurines at the Exhibit Hall booth? Are you interested in learning more about figure collecting and how
to start or expand your own collection? This panel will discuss the basics of this growing hobby to help get you started, including a rundown
of the different types of figures, where and how to buy them, what to do with your figures once you have them, and, perhaps most importantly, why anyone would even want to spend money on these little chunks of cartoon-shaped plastic.
Fairy Tail Q&A – Annabelle Morris, Camii Dowels, Melanie McDonald, Anthony Reza-Hazelton, Matthew Sandoval
Come join Team Natsu and friends for a Q and A panel where we will discuss Fairy Tail, play games, and win prizes!
FAN-tastic Friday – Legendary Rose Cosplay
Have you became such a fan that you created your own Oc, fan fic or roleplay based off that show, game or movie? This includes my furry
friends out there to! Now is the perfect time to show off your dedication to the fandom! Stop by our panel to show off your work or discus
how to create your own addition to the fandom.
Giant Robot Anime Through The Ages – Robert Schiele
Mecha is one of the oldest and most recognizable genres of anime, but how did it get started, and how did it become what it is today? Find
out in this informative panel, using illustrative video clips and historical context to trace the evolution of over five decades of giant robot
anime!
Homestuck Etiquette – Beck Hubbard
We will be discussing: proper behavior for photo-shoots, how to handle grey paint, sealers, making versus purchasing cosplays, how to treat
other Homestucks, how to treat other fandoms, and best of all, how to treat con/hotel staff and surroundings.
Intro to Cosplay – Legendary Rose Cosplay
Introduction to putting together the best cosplay whether it be store bought or hand made. Followed with a few tips on how to get the best
photos of your cosplay.
Intro to Cosplay Props and Armor – Legendary Rose Cosplay
Introduction on how to make good, easy and cheap cosplay props and armor.
It All Started with a Mouse… – Chrystelle Ashmore
Take a trip into the magical world of Disney, and learn things you never knew, you never knew. From Mickey Mouse to Inside Out, Disney
has enchanted the hearts of millions. Come learn about the man who started it all, and test your knowledge during a Disney Trivia game!
Kawaii-desu-wha? Introduction to Anime / Otaku Terminology (Senpai Series 01) – Mark (Senpai) Morrissey
Are you new to the anime scene? Are you confused when someone asks to “glomp” you? Do you wonder what the difference is between
“Shoujo” and “Shonen” is? Well wonder no more. We’ll discuss all the relevant (and some irrelevant) terms used in today’s Otaku culture.
Newbies and parents very welcome.
K is for Kawaii – Darling Duchess
A window into kawaii fashion, lifestyle and the like. Q&A at the end!
K-Pop Random Play Dance! – Jewelry Aphayarath and Emma Fotovich
Are you K-Pop trash? Are you looking for more people like you? Do you know K-Pop dances (or at least choruses)? Then this is the panel for
you! In this panel we will be playing a game of Random Play Dance. This game involves playing recent or popular K-Pop songs and having
the crowd join in to dance along to the choruses. Even if you don’t know the dances, join us for some K-Pop themed fun!
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Love k-pop? No matter if you’re old or new to the k-pop scene, come join us and have some fun! We’ll discuss our favorite groups and play
games like Name That Tune and K-pop Musical chairs- prizes for each included!
Kingdom Hearts: The Key to the Future – Melanie McDonald, Anthony Reza-Hazelton and Camii Dowels
Join your favorite Kingdom Hearts characters to discuss and theorize what the future holds for Kingdom Hearts!
Laws of Anime (+18) – Garrett Boyle
Impractical weapons, nosebleeds, and ultimate, final transformations. Anime often gets crazy, and we are here to poke fun all the fun tropes
that make anime both ridiculous and amazing.
Leather Working in Cosplay – Danielle Roberds
Leather crafting for the modern cosplayer. We will discuss leather and how to use it in your costumes.
The Legend of Zelda History and Lore – Garrett Boyle
It’s dangerous to go alone! Attend this! Come to this panel to learn about the mysteries of The Legend of Zelda series. Find out what you never knew about the Triforce, Hyrule, and much more.
Live Action Role Play 101 – Devon Kennedy, Heroic Interactive Theatre and Amtgard
Come actors, jocks, and gamers! Learn how to LARP! This panel will go over the how to’s of Live Action Role Playing, plus different types of
games and events available around the U.S.
Live Cosplay Drawing – Kalee Trimble, Lisa Crawford
Want a chance to draw some of those lovely cosplays or fantastic costumes you have seen so far? Come bring your sketchbook and utensil of
choice or we will have some to share.
The Mad Hatter’s Educational Tea Time – Suji
Down the rabbit hole we go! Join us at this Alice in Wonderland themed tea party where the Mad Hatter will discuss with you the main
points of loose leaf tea from brewing to equipment as well as discussing and tasting all different kinds of tea and their benefits! We will also
be playing table games and serving small, homemade treats! Guests will be able to buy their tea cup and saucer after the event as well! *This
event is limited, first come first serve.
Monster Girls and more with the Succubabes! (+18) – The Succubabes
Join the Succubabes for an overview of the best ecchi trend ever: Monster Girls! We will discuss and share media on the mythological origins, archetypes and cultural influences of monstrous babes
The Otaku Guide to Yokai Fighting (+18) – Stephanie Crawford
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a star of a horror anime. We’ll cover everything from how to summon a ghost with a paper doll to
basic spiritual self defense. As well as popular yokai and how to fight them.
Rewriting Mythology: An Introduction to Monster Girls – Seagr33nowl
Welcome to the wonderful world of Monsterfolk! Half-human monsters that seem to be exploding everywhere recently due to success of
“Everyday Life with Monster Girls”. At this panel, you can learn about the history and mythology behind your favorite types of monsters, as
well as other media centered around these weird and wonderful beasts as explained by self-proclaimed “monmusutologist” and manga artist,
Seagr33nowl.
RWBY Madness Part 1; Colors of Remnant – Nóirín Snow, Legendary Rose Cosplay, The Rabbitier Cosplay, and Scott
Shadwell
An introduction to RWBY! If you’ve never seen it, come here to learn about it. Fans of RWBY come to learn some things you may not have
known. We will talk about the different weapons and fighting styles as well as showcase some of the characters, and have everyone take part
in the best moment of the series, A Food Fight! (with props though).
This Panel is strictly Volumes 1 and 2 only, no Volume 3 talks here!
RWBY Madness Part 2; Uncensored Fun! (18+) – Nóirín Snow, Legendary Rose Cosplay, The Rabbitier
Cosplay, and Scott Shadwell
Volume 3 Discussions, Reactions and All the fun of some suggestive talks, banter and Trivia with the panelists. All Spoilers inbound and not
for the young hunters and huntresses!
Sew You Want to Cosplay – Chibi Sensei
If you’ve ever been intimidated by sewing, then here’s your cure! Come and learn the basics of sewing at this beginner’s workshop panel.
We’ll be covering everything, from reading patterns to actually getting on a sewing machine and sewing. Come and have some fun!
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Super High School Level Panel – Danielle Dufty
Monokuma and Junko are at it again, this time at an anime convention! Come join the students of Hope’s Peak Academy as they chat, answer
questions, and have a fun time with everyone! Hopefully there won’t be any murders happening this time around…
Swimming Boys Meet and Greet – Danielle Dufty
Ever wondered what the hot, muscular guys from the Iwatobi Swim Club are thinking? Ever wondered if there are any hidden feelings to
some of the boys? Ever wondered how far Haru’s love of water goes? Well, come visit the boys from Iwatobi, Gou included, as well as Samezuka and see what questions of yours they can answer!
Sword Art Offline – Melanie McDonald, Camii Dowels, and Anthony Reza-Hazelton
Join Kirito, Asuna, and Yui for a Q and A and discussion of what’s to come for the future of SAO!
Tales of Panel! – Miko and Zero
Calling all Tales Of fans! Are you ready to discuss all the games, favorite moments, and characters? We’ll explain and talk about the Tales of
Series and try to introduce those new to the series!
Tatakae! Robot Panel Z – Robert Schiele
Is there anything that truly touches the human spirit in all of us quite like giant robots? Come to this panel and find out what it is that makes
giant robot anime so awesome: the physics-defying designs, the hot blooded pilots, the cheesy theme songs, and more!
Team RWBY Variety Panel – Team RWBY
Did Volume 3 of RWBY leave you emotionally wrecked? Well, us too! Come see all of your favorite RWBY characters in a variety show
and Q&A panel that’s sure to get rid of the hiatus blues! Join us for nonstop fun, with segments like Yang’s pun corner, Ren’s cooking show,
RWBY charades, finish-the-lyric (to your favorite RWBY songs of course), a Q&A portion with teams RWBY, JNPR, and Sun Wukong and
more! The future heroes of Remnant cannot wait to see you all there. This will be the panel we’ve waited for!
Teraflex and You – Danielle Roberds
Learn how to make epic costumes and cosplay pieces with friendly easy to use thermoplastic teraflex. The alternative to worbla, this awesome material can be used to make almost any piece.
Those WACKY Japanese Commercials – Jappy Sephy
Advertisers are always looking for unique ways to get you to buy products, but the Japanese always have the most Weird ways to advertise.
Join Happy Sephy as he shows his HUGE collection of funny, strange, and just unique commercials from “The Land of the Rising Sun.”
Waifu Roasting 101 (+18) – Vincent Cona, Garrett Boyle, Sara Strobbe, Jonathon Stelzer
Waifus: Characters you love so much, you aren’t ashamed to be a little creepy about it. Well, this panel is all about you sharing your waifus….
and we’ll verbally tear them to shreds. Yes, this is your opportunity to have your faves roasted to no end by complete strangers. Come laugh,
come cry (please don’t), come nerd rage over people being haters. Will we find a truly flawless waifu? Only one way to find out…..
Disclaimer: This is all in good fun. We aren’t trying to hurt anyone’s feelings or put anyone down, it is just a fun thing where we can all laugh
at our favorite characters.
Watch This – Legendary Rose Cosplay
Need a new anime to watch? Come chat with others and watch some anime trailers!
Are you a fan of K-Variety shows? Love the silly antics that your favorite Kpop artists get into on behalf of our favorite MCs? Come on over
and join us for fun games that your idols partake in and win prizes!
Interactive Theatre Panels
Beginner LARP Info 101
-Heroic Interative Theatre
Storytime Presents: Heroic Interactive Theatre
Heroic Interactive Theatre Presents: Character Creation and Costuming
Heroic Interactive Theatre Presents: IRON Colonial Expansion Application Programming
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Suji
Down the rabbit hole we go! Join us at this Alice in Wonderland themed tea party where the Mad Hatter will discuss with you the main
points of loose leaf tea from brewing to equipment as well as discussing and tasting all different kinds of tea and their benefits! We will also
be playing table games and serving small, homemade treats! Guests will be able to buy their tea cup and saucer after the event as well! *This
event is limited, first come first serve.
Maid Café - Suji
Enjoy being served by our Neko Maids in our Maid Cafe. Seating is limited so be sure to pick up a ticket at the Registration Table!
Back to Earth Creations
Gardening with the Elves: An Introduction to Permaculture
Join me as we discuss the basic concepts of permaculture; gardening in harmony with nature, to promote an accessible and sustainable form
of agriculture.
Gnome Your garden: Stealth Edible Landscaping
Stealth up and get ready to dig under the radar of city ordinances and nosy neighbors; Join me as we learn and discuss ideas, both new and
tried and true, for landscaping your home with edible fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Wire Wrapping for Beginners
Brought to you by Back to Earth Creations, come learn foundation techniques that are beginner friendly and very useful even for advanced
wire wrappers. Materials and tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Chainmaille: Beyond Armor
Chainmaille is fun and versatile, and good for so much more than just armor. Come learn some foundation techniques; this class is friendly
to both beginners and advanced weavers. Tools and materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Brought to you by Back to Earth
Creations.
Special Guest Panels
Robert Suske
Cosplay Photography
Join Believe It Productions Guest Robert Suske as we discuss photography and camera techniques and how they apply to cosplaying.
Superfight
Join Believe It Productions as they will teach you how to play Superfight and let you, the audience, deside the fate of some of the best fights
of the centuries
Cosplay Props Join Believe It Productions Guest Robert Suske as they will give you neat tricks and tips to help you build your next cosplay prop.
A Talk with a Straw Hat
Have you ever wanted to ask some of your favorite onepiece cast, join Believe It Productions straw hat crew as they will answer your questions.
Greggo’s Game Shows
Hollywood Squares
The classic game show where the special guests at Sausomecon are the squares!
Pyramid
The classic game show where two teams of one contestant and one celebrity guest attempt to convey seven words and phrases to each other.
The winning team moves on to the Winner’s Circle for a shot at a huge payout! Want to be a contestant? Come to the tryout! Check the
schedule for its time and location!
Jeopardy
Three contestants compete in the classic answer-with-a-question trivia game for a shot at nice prizes! Think you know your stuff? Come to
the tryout and maybe you’ll be chosen to be a contestant!
Programming
Jeopardy Tryouts
We’re looking for three great contestants to play Jeopardy! for a chance to win big! Think you’ve got what it takes?
Beard and Bean
Anime Spelling Bee
Do you think Anime words are hard to say?...well try spelling them...better yet try spelling them while eating crackers or impersonating
Captain Kirk. If you can surviuve this interactive game show you will be rewarded with bragging rights and prizes.
The Pros and Cons of running a con
Ever want to know what goes on behind the scences of running a convetion or festival or Convention? Maybe you have thought of running
your own. We run and own 7 events annually and help staff many more. Come here about the hoops you have to jump through, the rewards
you can find and the reasons that there are Pros and Cons to running Cons.
The ScallyWags Pirate Comedy Show
An audience participation comedy show. Want to hear the Pirates version of Peter Pan or perhaps see a pirate dating game? not only do you
get to be part of the show but the audience gets to vote how dirty the show gets!
Confessions of a Comic Book Nerd
Learn the basics of comic book collecting, the histroy of comics and where the industy is headed.
Samurai Dan
No Means No: Self Defense For Anime Fans
NO means NO! Children are capable of protecting themselves, even small ones. The Samurai warriors of feudal Japan developed effective
moves for their kids to use when words weren’t enough. Samurai Dan and Jillian teach these moves in a fun, safe environment to otaku children in the 21 st century. Come twist your friends into pretzel shapes!
Akita: Samurai Guard Dogs-- Natural Treasure of Japan
Come and meet the inspiration for the movie, “Hachiko” in living, breathing, furry, person! The akita, companion to samurai for generations, are here for your enjoyment. Naya and Kuma, pureblood Japanese akita-ken, demonstrate and enlighten congoers. Hosted by their
humans, Samurai Dan and Jillian.
Cards Against Humanity with the Guests 18+
Prepare to be offended...er, entertained! Late night fun at its finest, the Cards Against Humanity panel will take you where you have never
been before...unless you’re really, really demented! Samurai Jillian hosts this popular Apples To Apples spin-off, where the otaku play the
cards, and the guests judge the warped-ness of the answers and pick the winners.
Real Sword or Piece of Crap
Want to pick up a sword and KNOW that it will get you through the upcoming Zombie Apocalypse (oh yeah, it’s coming) in one piece?
Need to know at a glance if a blade is simply shiny, artsy, or full-on battle worthy? Come to Real Sword or Piece of Crap and follow Samurai
Dan through an easy step-by- step examination of blades and prepare yourself for...well, you know!
Straight Outta Comicon
Mario Roast - 18+
Come see Mario get roasted by many of his close friends.
Ductape Transformers
Meet the Duct Tape Transformers
The DTT invite you to their AMA panel! Ask them anything that comes to mind
Duct Tape Transformers Workshop
This panel invites guests to bring in their own suit designs or ideas. DTT suit engineers will be on hand to provide tips, pointers, and maybe
a few tricks to advanced cosplay suit design.
Mike Worely
Introduction To Cartooning and Comics
Come learn the first steps to be able create your own cartoon character. As well the basic to setting up your own cartoon scripts.
Programming
Cartooning and Comics Advance Level
Learn how more advance techniques to working on comics, and animation.
Q&A Comic Book Industry
Come talk to Mike Worely and ask him questions about what it has been like working for Marvel, Bongo, Archie, and ect.
Getting Into the Comic Book Industry Learn what you need in your Portfolio to get into the comic book industry. Will look over people’s portfolio and give pointers.
Robert Axelrod
Robert Axelrod Q&A
Best of Robert Axelrod
Jason Carter
Jason Carter, Actor Q&A
A Look Back At Babylon 5 with Jason Carter
An Hour with Jason Carter
Jeremy Inman Inside the Production Industry w/ Jeremy Inman
Anime Talks Q&A w/ Jeremy Inman
Lisle Wilkerson
Destination: Tokyo!
“Destination: Tokyo!” is a panel for people who are wanting to travel to Japan. Tokyo is going to be the host of the 2020 Olympics. Lisle has
done quite a bit of work already that is Olympics-related, and she is very excited about bedoing quite a bit of work with the Tokyo Olympics
in 2020! This panel will give con goers the best and most current info for planning a trip, as well as some great info on Tokyo. There is a
featured slideshow and a q&a.
The Mis(Adventures) of the Blonde Geisha
This panel is about Lisle’s adventures growing up in Japan and also in dealing with reverse culture shock, etc. Lisle will also talk about her
experience working in Japan as a voice actress, etc. And of course In this panel you can ask all those questions about Japanese culture, otaku
culture, etc.!!
Play Tekken against Nina
Come play TEKKEN against voice actress Lisle Wilkerson, who does the voices for Nina Williams, Christie Monteiro. Come gamers, Come
first timers! Lisle is a self-professed button masher who loves talking smack in her Nina voice!
John Mesplay
3D Art and Digital Sculpting
An introduction to 3D art and Digital sculpting in the VFx/Game industry.
3D Art for Video Games
An in depth look into video game art production with a focus on modeling and texturing.
John Mesplay Q&A
Programming
Rachael Messer
Introduction to Voice Acting
Designed to help those interested in voice acting. This panel helps teach the basics of creating voice acting characters for anime, cartoons,
radio plays, video games and more. Its open to all levels of people so it will start with the basics like what is voice acting, the types of work
you can find, how to get started, audio recording techniques, getting better audio quality, microphone types and differences, how microphones work, a basic rundown of speech production,how to avoid and realize vocal damage, creating and changing different voice, and more
followed by a QnA session.
Changing Your Voice for Characters: This panel explores goes over information about how to change your voice and techniques for creating new voices you can make (such as
teaching girls how to do a boys voice, old age, higher pitched, ect ) and strengthen your voice while showing how to avoid vocal damage.
Plus, volunteers can come on up and work 1v1 with the mic as we go through scripts together and practice changing the voice!
Record Voice Acting From Home!
A break down of all things needed to go home tonight and start auditioning for voice acting! Covers how to set up your home studio, sound
proofing techniques, different mics and what type works best, finding auditions online for video games and cartoons, recording techniques,
and anything you could need to know about getting started.
Improv with a Voice Actor
Rachael Messer studied Improv as part of her training for a performance major in college. Come for an hour of improve games and fun!
Class is designed for beginners and those with improve experience.
One Big Voice Acting Q&A
Joe Grisaffi
Acting in Independent Film
Low Budget Film Making
Retro Gaming w/ Joe Grisaffi Acting in Ultra Low Budget Films: Advice and Warnings!
Matt Greenfield
Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield Q&A
Got any questions you’ve been wondering so much about involving anime, film or voice acting in general? Join in this great Q&A discussion
with Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield.
Adapting Scripts for English Dubs w/ Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield
“Hey! Why’d they change that?!” Come find out what it takes to adapt a translation into a script used for dubbing.
Neon Genesis Evangelon
Go behind the scenes of one of anime’s most influential titles with the writer/director/producer of the English adaptation of the TV series,
Matt Greenfield (also the voice of Makoto Hyuga AND the Eva Units), as well as Tiffany Grant (voice of Asuka).
Tales of Con Horror (+18) w/ Tiffant Grant and MORE!
Long-time industry con-goers relive some of their weirdest, wildest and funniest con moments.
-Tiffany Grant
One Big Voice Acting Q&A
Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield Q&A
Got any questions you’ve been wondering so much about involving anime, film or voice acting in general? Join in this great Q&A discussion
with Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield.
Programming and Video Gaming Info
Adapting Scripts for English Dubs w/ Tiffany Grant and Matt Greenfield
“Hey! Why’d they change that?!” Come find out what it takes to adapt a translation into a script used for dubbing.
Neon Genesis Evangelon
Go behind the scenes of one of anime’s most influential titles with the writer/director/producer of the English adaptation of the TV series,
Matt Greenfield (also the voice of Makoto Hyuga AND the Eva Units), as well as Tiffany Grant (voice of Asuka).
Tales of Con Horror (+18) w/ Tiffant Grant and MORE!
Long-time industry con-goers relive some of their weirdest, wildest and funniest con moments.
-Chuck Hüber
One Big Voice Acting Q&A
Acting Workshop with Chuck Huber
Some basic improv/acting games and techniques.
Anime Q&A with Chuck Huber
Ask all! Hetalia, DBZ, Yu Yu, Soul Eater, Shin Chan, Sgt. Frog, etc...
GameChurch
Fringe science, spooky action at a distance, morphic fields, electric universe, lucid dreaming, ancient aliens, metaphysics, reality… Have you
ever had the sneaking suspicion that life is a video game and all the players guides and walkthroughs are designed to keep you an NPC? Join
the church and attend a service whose Patron Saint is St. Tesla and become part of the newly formed wiki to really craft a player’s guide for
life.
Video Game Room provided by DoDeca Gaming!
Free Play all day Friday
Saturday Tournaments:
Killer Instinct: 12 p.m.
Smash Brothers 4: 2 p.m.
Tekken Tag 2: 4 p.m.
Skullgirls: 5 p.m.
MK XL: 6 p.m
Street Fighter 5: 8 p.m.
-1st place prizes for the tournament are a cash prize;
Plus an action figure related to each game and free passes to DoDeca Con 4.
-2nd Place will be two action figures of their choosing that DoDeca will provide.
-3rd place will be an art print or video game poster.
Sunday:
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: 12 p.m.
Street Fighter 3 -Third Strike: 1p.m.
-Sunday’s first-place tournament prizes are a video game-related action figure and an art print.
Saturday all tournaments will be a $10 fee.
Sunday all tournaments are only $5.
DoDecaEvent
https://www.facebook.com/dodecacon/
DoDecaCon “The Fourth Awakens”
https://www.facebook.com/events/1644234279180360/
Thank you for coming to Sausomecon!
Special thanks to Erin Hrenchir, the winner
of our 2016 Mascot contest! She has provided
many different sausome artworks with our
mascot this year.