Are you a cosplay goblin? Have you thrown together more than one cosplay on a hope and a prayer? Or are you perhaps a cosplay perfectionist trying to embrace the "perfect is the enemy of good" philosophy? SheProp shows how to create amazing cosplays on a budget, as well as how to make sustainable crafting choices while building. The panelists are pros at creating amazing cosplays without breaking the bank (or even without knowing how to use a sewing machine). They will talk about garment hacking, thrift cosplay, and other sustainable costuming practices. Bring your questions and get ready to learn; audience participation is highly encouraged.
Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Chad Hatter (Queer for Fear, Robot Chicken) is bringing back some of your favorite queens to WonderCon. Come escape with Pam Demic (costume designer, Workaholics; drag performer since 1989) and Broadway diva headliners Claire Voyance (Voyance Productions, Broadway Divas SCFTA), Leeko Rae (headliner at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Mama St. Merman (headliner, Broadway Divas, Hamburger Mary’s), and April Showers (Showers Productions, Late-Night Divas at Hamburger Mary's) to discuss the crossroads where cosplay meets drag.
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Learn from the experts: Andy Holt is well known for his Hawkman cosplay and has built six different sets of articulated wings, each set improving on the previous. Julia Jenkins has cosplayed many characters including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Kim Possible, and Talia. An avid seamstress and builder, she is also experienced in 3D printing. Anna Yeutter has cosplayed many Star Trek characters and is a skilled seamstress and builder. Joanie Brosas is a renowned cosplay model with a strong social media following, with expertise in branding, marketing, and engaging with fans.
Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Scott Okuna (photographer, Swallowtail Photo Studio) discusses how cosplayers and convention attendees can generate content and take better photos using their phone cameras. This panel will cover basic principles of photography, lighting, and equipment with live demonstrations.
Friday March 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E
This panel gives a brief description of the WALL-E Builders Club along with details on how to join. Panelists will also discuss some of the basic building techniques, as well as how to bring WALL-E to life as a puppeteer.
Friday March 28, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Is your MK 50 suit melting? Boltgun breaking your back? Looking for inspiration or a creative touch for your next costume or nerdy project for around the house? 3D printing enthusiasts Anastasia Hunter (droid builder and costumer) and Matt Greenberg (manufacturing specialist, nerd) review different printable materials and how to get the most out of them. This program will have demonstrations and fun for everyone, with tips so good even Dr. Doom may lurk in the back taking notes!
Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Meet the Black content creators and actors who are pioneering the imaginative use of characters of color in film and television. Panelists will discuss emerging techniques in character portrayal and how Black performers and cosplayers will uniquely impact the entertainment industry. Featuring Kevin Grevious (actor, writer, director, producer, comic book publisher; creator, Underworld and I, Frankenstein), and Rico Anderson (actor, The Orville, Star Trek: Renegades, Grey's Anatomy, S.W.A.T.). Professor Ajani Brown, M.F.A. (lecturer, Africana Studies Department; academic senator, San Diego State University) will introduce the participants. Moderated by Jimmy Diggs (original content producer; screenwriter, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine).
Friday March 28, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 300E
The Cereal Killer duo, Anastasia Washington (Grind) and Maria Spiridigliozzi (LITTOH), are joined by panelists David Crownson (Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer,Killer Bee), Veronica Shea (Criminal Gines), Ashley Maria (Super Human Anxiety), Samantha Hale (Horror Nerd), Melissa Howland (We Are Movie Meeks), Gina Powers Hendry (Deadhead, Gaslighter), and Rebekah McKendry (Fangoria, Shudder) discuss true crime in comics. An interactive panel with guests, prizes, and yes . . . cereal.
Friday March 28, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 300E
Batman was victorious in the 2024 WonderCon Greatest Comic Book Superhero tournament. This year, it’s the villains’ turn. Your favorite comic book supervillains square off in a bracket-style tournament. Listen to GG4G superfan panelists (Joe Queen, Brian Slape, Steve Fromm, Jason Wilkerson, and Robert Lanuza), fill out your tournament bracket, and vote on head-to-head villain matchups until the greatest is crowned! Select audience members will have the opportunity to advocate for their favorite villain throughout the matchups. Who will dominate the vote and reign supreme?
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 300E
