Performing Arts
2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
But Is It Art? (It Is—Deal with it.)
So you're like, into cosplay? No, you're a costume department of one. You're a sewist, a painter, a sculptor, a performer, and so much more. Join in a discussion about cosplay as an art form, and its ever-evolving standards.
Moderator: Hall of Femme
Panelists: Hall of Femme, Alice-of-Hearts, Jovial Juggernaut, Mimic Rae, Moe
Tracks: Art, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Performing Arts, Cosplay
3:00 PM | Location: University C
Cartoon Sing-Along
Come sing along to your favorite cartoon songs of the decades!
Moderator: EBA Comedy
Panelists: EBA Comedy, Crazy Red Artist
Tracks: Performing Arts, Music, Anime, Film & TV
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Finer Arts of Oklahoma Presents: I've Made a Monster
This performance is suitable for Pre-K to Middle School audiences. In one hour or less, the Finer Artist before you will turn into a monster! Perfect for spooky occasions, this assembly program uses costume drama, demonstrations, and audience participants to share stories of creatures from around the world through interactive entertainment. With each monstrous change – bigfoot's feet, minotaur’s horns, vampire’s teeth – the Finer Artist shares tales ideal for all audiences.
Moderator: Barrett Huddleston
Panelists: Barrett Huddleston
Tracks: Performing Arts, Kids
8:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Karaoke
Join Elijah Farmer for late-night karaoke. (3 hours)
Moderator: Elijah Farmer
Panelists: Elijah Farmer
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Music, Performing Arts
Noon | Location: Oklahoma A2
Kids lmprov
Kids expand their creativity with warm-up exercises and social improv games.
Moderator: EBA Comedy
Panelists: EBA Comedy, Crazy Red Artist
Tracks: Kids, Performing Arts
10:00 PM | Location: University C
Killjoy's Drag Cosplay Spectacular
The Cosplay Spectacular is a revue of drag and cosplay artists from all over Oklahoma (and maybe beyond!). Join us for a fun show featuring hosts L.L.Killjoy and Mica Membrane!
Moderator: L.L.Killjoy
Panelists: L.L.Killjoy, GatorDunn, Mica Membrane, Phoenix Noire, Yakisoba Michaels
Tracks: Music, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Performing Arts, Cosplay
Noon | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Love Live! Random Dance Play
Do you love idols? Do you love Love Live!? Come meet and dance with cosplay idols and fans of idol culture! Be sure to bring your light sticks, some water, and fan chants! No experience or idol cosplay is necessary! We invite all skill levels, no matter if you have been a Day 1 fan of µ's or you just discovered Liella!
Moderator: Aoi Kitsu
Panelists: Aoi Kitsu, Delightful Hericane, Madi
Tracks: Anime, Music, Performing Arts
8:00 PM | Location: University AB
Performance: Bad Bards and Beyond
Enjoy the acoustic and vocal stylings of the Bad Bards during the World Peace Through Chocolate Art Show Reception.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Mel. White, Melinda LaFevers, Margaret Middleton, Rie Sheridan Rose
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts
4:00 PM | Location: University C
Q&A with Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum
Meet voice actors Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum in this all-ages Q&A session.
Moderator: Jamie Marchi
Panelists: Jamie Marchi, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: Film & TV, Performing Arts, Anime, Pop Culture & Entertainment
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Q&A with Johnny Yong Bosch
Join Johnny Yong Bosch for this audience Q&A. (45 minutes. Seating begins at 3 PM.)
Moderator: Brett Parker
Panelists: Brett Parker, Johnny Yong Bosch
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Performing Arts, Anime, Film & TV
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Take One Improv Comedy Show
Take One puts on a short-form improv comedy show, similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway, that is suitable for all ages. A tried-and-true comedy show performed across the nation for the last 10 years and has left a trail of laughter in its wake. This show involves audience participation and guarantees a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Performing Arts, Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Bellydance Performance
Traditional and modern fusion styles of bellydance from Aalim Dance Academy.
Moderator: Aalim Dance Academy
Panelists: Aalim Dance Academy
Tracks: General Interest, Music, Performing Arts
8:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Costume Contest
SoonerCon's 30th annual Masquerade Costume Contest! Sponsored by Bernina OKC, TNT Cosplay Supply, OKC Fabric Market, and One Stop Anime.
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Beku.Cos, Kekkuda, Knightmage, Remy Domino
Tracks: Maker, Costuming & Fashion, Art, Performing Arts, Cosplay
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom
Costume Contest Prejudging Sessions
All interested costume-contest contestants must attend their assigned prejudging session in full costume. Questions? Find the Costuming Info table near Con HQ/Registration. (3 hours; various timeslots assigned by SoonerCon's costuming staff.)
Moderator: Beku.Cos
Panelists: Beku.Cos, Kekkuda, Knightmage, Remy Domino
Tracks: Maker, Cosplay, Contest, Costuming & Fashion, Performing Arts
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Delightful Hericane K-pop & Idol Dancing Show
K-pop and idol dancing performances brought to you by Delightful Hericane and Aoi Kitsu!
Moderator: Madi
Panelists: Madi, Aoi Kitsu, Delightful Hericane
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts, Anime
Noon | Location: Sooner B
Elevator to Success! What’s Your Pitch?
What’s an elevator pitch? It’s a brief explanation, presented in the time it takes to take an elevator ride. This skill is invaluable in sharing your work without being a bore or being too aggressive. Our panelists help you develop your own elevator pitch for fun and profit!
Moderator: Rosemary Clement-Moore
Panelists: Rosemary Clement-Moore, Jerry Bennett, Julia S. Mandala, Caleb Masters, Alan J Porter
Tracks: Art, Performing Arts, Music, Gaming, Business & Marketing, Cosplay, Writing & Publishing, Maker
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Extended Q&A with Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum
Join Michael and Jamie for this SoonerCon exclusive Q&A session as they talk more about their VA roles, share about expanding their current projects, and spill all the hot tea with fans.
Moderator: Jamie Marchi
Panelists: Jamie Marchi, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: Film & TV, Anime, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Performing Arts
9:15 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Generic Radio Workshop Radio Play: Hero Resources
Look! Up on the stage! Is it a podcast? Is it performance art? It’s a radio play! A world without superheroes faces a monster attack. Hero Resources is tasked with forming an elite team. What could possibly go wrong? (Performance during the SoonerCon Masquerade Costume Contest judging intermission.)
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
Tracks: Performing Arts
Noon | Location: University C
Improv Techniques for Cosplay
You've perfected your D. Va build, fashioned your Belle for the ball, embroidered every line of trim for Megumin's hat, cloak and skirt, and are ready to morph into action with your Green Ranger. Now what? Cosplay isn't just for posing and pics! Have fun interacting in character with other congoers using these tried-and-true improv techniques.
Moderator: EBA Comedy
Panelists: EBA Comedy, Crazy Red Artist
Tracks: Performing Arts, Cosplay
9:30 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Intermission with Take One Improv
Take One Improv entertains with dynamic, laugh-'til-your-belly-hurts improv comedy scenes during the SoonerCon Masquerade Costume Contest judging intermission.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Performing Arts
9:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Karaoke
Join Elijah Farmer for late-night karaoke. (2.5 hours)
Moderator: Elijah Farmer
Panelists: Elijah Farmer
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts, Pop Culture & Entertainment
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Live Streaming Tips
Through live streaming anyone can be an entertainer. Our panelists stream a variety of content on a variety of channels. They'll offer up their best tips for setups, getting viewers, keeping the momentum, and avoiding burnout.
Moderator: Amber Hanneken
Panelists: Amber Hanneken, Crazy Red Artist, Lollalotus, Michael Mosley, Stevo the Gutter Nerd
Tracks: Internet Life, Business & Marketing, Gaming, Performing Arts, General Interest
4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
My Hero Academia VAs Q&A
Join voice actors Johnny Yong Bosch, Jamie Marchi, Cory J. Phillips, and J. Michael Tatum as they share their experiences and answer your fan questions about all things My Hero Academia! (45 minutes. Seating begins 4 PM.)
Moderator: Johnny Yong Bosch
Panelists: Johnny Yong Bosch, Jamie Marchi, Cory J. Phillips, J. Michael Tatum
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Anime, Performing Arts
4:00 PM | Location: University C
Open Filk Jam
Calling all filkers to join in for this round-robin filk music jam session! Listeners very welcome, too.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Tim Frayser, Mel. White
Tracks: Fandoms, Performing Arts, Meetup, Music
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Pirate Sing Along with Bad Bards and Beyond
Avast ye fen, there be filking and sea shantying in the main hall! Join the gleewomen of the Bad Bards and Beyond for this jaunty hour of music and more.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers, Margaret Middleton, Rie Sheridan Rose, Mel. White
Tracks: Performing Arts, Music
Noon | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Q&A with Johnny Yong Bosch
Join Johnny Yong Bosch for this audience Q&A. (45 minutes. Seating begins at noon.)
Moderator: Brett Parker
Panelists: Brett Parker, Johnny Yong Bosch
Tracks: Anime, Film & TV, Performing Arts, Pop Culture & Entertainment
5:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Radio Play Open Casting & Rehearsal
Say, do you want to be a radio star? This is your chance! Join us for the auditions and rehearsal for “Hero Resources.” Our featured audio-theater presentation will take place during the Costume Contest. Or just drop in and learn about what goes into an audio production. We have a variety of parts open!
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
Tracks: Performing Arts
10:30 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
SoonerCon After Dark: Nerdlesque with Terre Rouge Burlesque
Terre Rouge Burlesque performers Bessie Boutté, Padme Peaches, Quinn Dixie, and emcee Jim Shorts delight SoonerCon audience members with nerdy, titillating burlesque. (Must be age 18+ w/ID to participate in this exclusive late-night function).
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Bessie Boutté, Terre Rouge Burlesque, Padme Peaches, Quinn Dixie
Tracks: General Interest, Performing Arts
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Superhero School
New World Comics presents Avengers Assembled, featuring MCU and comic-book favorites. Learn about your favorite Avengers! Ask them about their adventures and take time for pictures.
Moderator: Buck Berlin
Panelists: Buck Berlin, La Blanke, Hazel Conley
Tracks: Cosplay, Performing Arts, Comics
2:00 PM | Location: University C
Take One Comedy Coliseum
A competitive improv show where the audience and two teams divide up, to compete against each other for laughs and for comedy supremacy. The competitions will include things like lip sync battle, hot take, and a variety of improv games.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Performing Arts
2:00 PM | Location: University C
Be a Karaoke Rock Star
Karaoke isn't just about hitting the correct notes. Let our experts on stage presence teach you how to harness your inner rock star.
Moderator: John Eads
Panelists: John Eads, Elijah Farmer, Madi
Tracks: Music, Performing Arts, Fandoms, Pop Culture & Entertainment
3:00 PM | Location: University C
Breaking into the Acting Biz
This is an introduction to finding the right tools and connections for aspiring actors. We also offer advice on how to find an agent, what to look for in headshots, demo reels, and voice reels. We’ll cover where to find classes and ways to avoid getting scammed, as well as locations to find work based on experience and network with others pursuing the same goal.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Film & TV, Performing Arts, Anime, General Interest
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
EBA Comedy's Cosplay Combat
Join EBA in the fights of the century as cosplayers from our own audience roll their own fates and fight in mock combat. Will the dice be in their favor?
Moderator: EBA Comedy
Panelists: EBA Comedy, Crazy Red Artist
Tracks: Cosplay, Anime, Performing Arts
12:30 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ
Take One Con-Quest
Come along and join the show of a lifetime as Take One Improv takes con-goers into a world of fun with a variety of improv games, stand-up, dramatic readings of internet nonsense, lip-sync showdowns, and see beloved movies and television shows re-cast with characters that definitely don’t belong. Join us for a randomly wild ride! Note: this panel is rated PG-13.
Moderator: Cory J. Phillips
Panelists: Cory J. Phillips, Take One Improv
Tracks: Performing Arts