Casa Con 2023 Schedule

Friday Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time
Friday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 Opening Ceremony
Come one, Come all to the 6th Casa Con! Sponsored by Yiggybeans and Ocean City Comic Con.
11:00 am
11:15 am
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 What is ADR and How Does it Work?
Ever wonder what happens in an ADR session? Erica Muse, Jennifer Sun Bell, and Kim Morton will walk you through the session!
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Game-Based Learning
In this panel Kat Schrier and Matthew Farber will discuss how games can teach everything from medical training to social and emotional learning. They will show examples of games and give tips on how to design games that help people grow.
1:00 pm
1:30 pm

2023 Self-Made: Simple Projects with Accessible Resources for Beginners
You don’t need to have all of the top-end gear to get started with voice acting. Matt Sinclair and Kim Morton will help you you can break into the industry without breaking the bank.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 The Importance of Voicing Small Characters
Join Bradley Gareth, Erica Muse, and Marquiz Moore as they discuss why every role is a good role!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm

2023 Finding and Following Your Passion
Most of us dream of following our passion. However, it’s not always easy but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it! Join Andres Perez, Josh Portillo, and Kelly McMahon as they discuss how they were able to reach their goal.
2:30 pm
3:30 pm

2023 Anime Dub Performances We Love
Join Brandon Acosta, Chris Okawa, Kevin Thelwell, and Kieran Regan as they discuss their favorite dubs of the year.
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Creating Believable Characters
Characters are the core of every good story. Arden Powell and Claudie Arseneault will walk you through how to create nuanced and memorable characters for your next fantasy story.
4:00 pm
5:00 pm

2023 Cosplay on Stage: Presentation and Performance for Cosplayers
Join stage veterans and award-winning performers for tips on perfecting your masquerade presentation. Learn how to pose like your character and script a memorable skit, block your moves, involve your audience, and more!
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 What’s up with K-Pop Fandom?
Combining insights from ethnography, cultural studies, fan studies, media studies, and performance studies, while also drawing on their own research as a participant-observer, four K-pop aca-fans will discuss some of the fan activities that influence the business of K-pop and also tips on how to participate healthily.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

2023 Working with Feedback and Criticism
You’ve finished your book and now you want to have others ready it before you publish. However, not all feedback and criticism is created equal. Award-winning author, Laura VanArendonk-Baugh walks you through how to successfully understand and implement criticism and feedback.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 Connections Between Japanese Prints, Anime, and Manga and the Stories We Tell About Them
This talk examines not only the linkages between anime and manga and printmaking, but also the limits of those connections, and how the evidence for and against them has been deployed to serve larger stories about race, modernity, and culture in the Asia-Pacific and worldwide.
7:00 pm
8:00 pm

2023 BL in Academia
Discuss the foundations of BL scholarship, why it is important, and where it is headed with scholars James Welker and Sam Aburime. Find out how you can pursue BL studies inside or outside of a university setting, and why new scholarship is more important now than ever.
7:00 pm
8:30 pm

2023 A Con-versation About Fan Events
Join Taylor Hardwick (Swinburne University of Technology), Shawna Kidman (University of California San Diego), Matthew Smith (Radford University), and Benjamin Woo (Carleton University) for a conversation on the past, present, and future of fan events, drawing on their experiences as attendees, exhibitors, and researchers of convention culture.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2023 Let’s Play: Jackbox and Other Games
Let's unwind after the first day of Casa Con with Marion Toro and Marquiz Moore with some Jackbox and other games.
9:00 pm
10:30 pm
10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 Opening Ceremony
Come one, Come all to the 6th Casa Con! Sponsored by Yiggybeans and Ocean City Comic Con.
11:00 am
11:15 am
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 What is ADR and How Does it Work?
Ever wonder what happens in an ADR session? Erica Muse, Jennifer Sun Bell, and Kim Morton will walk you through the session!
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Game-Based Learning
In this panel Kat Schrier and Matthew Farber will discuss how games can teach everything from medical training to social and emotional learning. They will show examples of games and give tips on how to design games that help people grow.
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 The Importance of Voicing Small Characters
Join Bradley Gareth, Erica Muse, and Marquiz Moore as they discuss why every role is a good role!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 Anime Dub Performances We Love
Join Brandon Acosta, Chris Okawa, Kevin Thelwell, and Kieran Regan as they discuss their favorite dubs of the year.
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Cosplay on Stage: Presentation and Performance for Cosplayers
Join stage veterans and award-winning performers for tips on perfecting your masquerade presentation. Learn how to pose like your character and script a memorable skit, block your moves, involve your audience, and more!
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 Working with Feedback and Criticism
You’ve finished your book and now you want to have others ready it before you publish. However, not all feedback and criticism is created equal. Award-winning author, Laura VanArendonk-Baugh walks you through how to successfully understand and implement criticism and feedback.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 Connections Between Japanese Prints, Anime, and Manga and the Stories We Tell About Them
This talk examines not only the linkages between anime and manga and printmaking, but also the limits of those connections, and how the evidence for and against them has been deployed to serve larger stories about race, modernity, and culture in the Asia-Pacific and worldwide.
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2023 A Con-versation About Fan Events
Join Taylor Hardwick (Swinburne University of Technology), Shawna Kidman (University of California San Diego), Matthew Smith (Radford University), and Benjamin Woo (Carleton University) for a conversation on the past, present, and future of fan events, drawing on their experiences as attendees, exhibitors, and researchers of convention culture.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2023 Let’s Play: Jackbox and Other Games
Let's unwind after the first day of Casa Con with Marion Toro and Marquiz Moore with some Jackbox and other games.
9:00 pm
10:30 pm
10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Self-Made: Simple Projects with Accessible Resources for Beginners
You don’t need to have all of the top-end gear to get started with voice acting. Matt Sinclair and Kim Morton will help you you can break into the industry without breaking the bank.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 Finding and Following Your Passion
Most of us dream of following our passion. However, it’s not always easy but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it! Join Andres Perez, Josh Portillo, and Kelly McMahon as they discuss how they were able to reach their goal.
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Creating Believable Characters
Characters are the core of every good story. Arden Powell and Claudie Arseneault will walk you through how to create nuanced and memorable characters for your next fantasy story.
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 What’s up with K-Pop Fandom?
Combining insights from ethnography, cultural studies, fan studies, media studies, and performance studies, while also drawing on their own research as a participant-observer, four K-pop aca-fans will discuss some of the fan activities that influence the business of K-pop and also tips on how to participate healthily.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 BL in Academia
Discuss the foundations of BL scholarship, why it is important, and where it is headed with scholars James Welker and Sam Aburime. Find out how you can pursue BL studies inside or outside of a university setting, and why new scholarship is more important now than ever.
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
No events available!

Saturday Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time
Saturday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 Saiyuuki: History of Journey to the West
From Dragon Ball to Saiyuki, you’ve probably encountered many adaptations of the world’s most popular folk tale. But what’s the real story? Learn the cultural context of the 16th century novel, the stories that came before it, and the true history that inspired them all.
11:00 am
1:00 pm

2023 Player Vs. Monster
This talk will explore the history of video game monsters as well as contemporary examples and explore how the medium can present more nuanced depictions of monstrosity.
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Indie Game Showcase
Check out some indie game developers show off their games
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 JoJo and Italy
Have you ever asked yourself if the Italian references in Jojo are correct? Well now it's time to find out with Kanako Hime! A J-pop singer and quite ordinary Italian citizen obsessed with Jojo's Bizzarre Adventure!
2:00 pm
2:30 pm

2023 How to Create Clear Game Messaging
Join Andrew Pappas as he discusses how to improve your game visibility with high-level awareness efforts and focused efforts like influencer outreach to information provided on Steam pages and websites.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 How to be a Remote First Actor
More companies want voice actors to have their own recording studio, so what can you do to create a usable remote setup?
3:00 pm
4:00 pm

2023 Transitioning From Indie to Commercial Projects as Voice Actor
There's more to voice acting than anime and cartoons for big networks. If you're just getting started, these larger clients might not be available to you. Join veteran voice actors as they guide you through how you can get started and work your way up to larger projects.
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Spy x Family - Operation: Swole Chihuahua – top secret mission of personal success!
Join the briefing by mental health experts. Agents will learn to recognize and utilize their/child’s innate powers, navigate academic bureaucracies, activate supports, & hone their body & mind for success in your mission. Do not destroy this message, tell all agents!
4:00 pm
5:00 pm

2023 Voice Actor vs. Voice Actor
Can voice actors - Jerron Bacat, Lauren Kong, and Paxton Lee - guess the correct voice actor on voice clips alone? Who did that iconic death scream? Is that AJ Beckles, or is it really JYB? No way! That voice actor can SING?! ... Test your knowledge - can YOU beat the panelists at their own game? Find out and play along in this fun game of VA vs VA hosted by Emily Gin!
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Handling Darker Content as a Performer
Join Michaela Laws, William Ofeogbu, and Rissa Montanez as they go over ways to get in the right mindset for darker content and how to recover mentally from them.
5:00 pm
6:00 pm

2023 Let's Talk Cult/Bad Movies!
What makes a good bad movie? Why do some movies become cult classics? We'll go over the ins and outs of these movies with psychologists and counselors who love bad movies!
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 How to Write Spicy Romance
Want to make your next fan fiction or novel a bit steamier, but don't quite know how to make it work? Then take some notes from these spicy romance authors!
6:00 pm
7:00 pm

2023 Web Animation and Inspiration
A conversation where Dslick and and Han Thar Htin talk about the inspirations that got us into animation and what inspires us now along with our process.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 The Hidden Gems of Tokusatsu
There’s more to tokusatsu than just Godzilla, Power Rangers, and Ultraman. To help further explore the realm of rubber suits and model sets, Andres Perez (KaijuNoir) and Davis Madole (TitanGoji) have arranged an assortment of toku oddities and gems that are absolutely worth your time!
7:00 pm
8:00 pm

2023 Voice Acting 101
Interested in becoming a voice actor? Then get some advice from the pros Erica Muse, Jerron Bacat, and Kevin Liberty
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2023 Secrets of Kawaii Design
What makes something kawaii? How is it different from cute? Joshua Paul Dale will explain the basic principles that inform kawaii design with examples drawn from science and history.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm

2023 Women Producing and Consuming Erotic Comics in Japan
Based on an ongoing translation of Mori Naoko’s Women Read Porn in Japan, this Patrick Galbraith discusses the categories of content such as boys love and its variant described as “hardcore,” ladies comics and material produced and circulated outside of official channels.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2023 Pink Terror: Fandom Nationalism and Participatory Censorship in Chinese Fan Culture
This talk aims to introduce the interaction between fans’ collective actions, media platform governance, surveillance, and internet censorship in China. It will illustrate the 'mutual exploitation' relationship between Chinese fan communities and the party-state.
9:00 pm
10:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 Saiyuuki: History of Journey to the West
From Dragon Ball to Saiyuki, you’ve probably encountered many adaptations of the world’s most popular folk tale. But what’s the real story? Learn the cultural context of the 16th century novel, the stories that came before it, and the true history that inspired them all.
11:00 am
1:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Indie Game Showcase
Check out some indie game developers show off their games
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 How to Create Clear Game Messaging
Join Andrew Pappas as he discusses how to improve your game visibility with high-level awareness efforts and focused efforts like influencer outreach to information provided on Steam pages and websites.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 Transitioning From Indie to Commercial Projects as Voice Actor
There's more to voice acting than anime and cartoons for big networks. If you're just getting started, these larger clients might not be available to you. Join veteran voice actors as they guide you through how you can get started and work your way up to larger projects.
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Spy x Family - Operation: Swole Chihuahua – top secret mission of personal success!
Join the briefing by mental health experts. Agents will learn to recognize and utilize their/child’s innate powers, navigate academic bureaucracies, activate supports, & hone their body & mind for success in your mission. Do not destroy this message, tell all agents!
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Handling Darker Content as a Performer
Join Michaela Laws, William Ofeogbu, and Rissa Montanez as they go over ways to get in the right mindset for darker content and how to recover mentally from them.
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 Web Animation and Inspiration
A conversation where Dslick and and Han Thar Htin talk about the inspirations that got us into animation and what inspires us now along with our process.
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 Voice Acting 101
Interested in becoming a voice actor? Then get some advice from the pros Erica Muse, Jerron Bacat, and Kevin Liberty
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2023 Secrets of Kawaii Design
What makes something kawaii? How is it different from cute? Joshua Paul Dale will explain the basic principles that inform kawaii design with examples drawn from science and history.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
2023 Pink Terror: Fandom Nationalism and Participatory Censorship in Chinese Fan Culture
This talk aims to introduce the interaction between fans’ collective actions, media platform governance, surveillance, and internet censorship in China. It will illustrate the 'mutual exploitation' relationship between Chinese fan communities and the party-state.
9:00 pm
10:00 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 Player Vs. Monster
This talk will explore the history of video game monsters as well as contemporary examples and explore how the medium can present more nuanced depictions of monstrosity.
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 JoJo and Italy
Have you ever asked yourself if the Italian references in Jojo are correct? Well now it's time to find out with Kanako Hime! A J-pop singer and quite ordinary Italian citizen obsessed with Jojo's Bizzarre Adventure!
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 How to be a Remote First Actor
More companies want voice actors to have their own recording studio, so what can you do to create a usable remote setup?
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Voice Actor vs. Voice Actor
Can voice actors - Jerron Bacat, Lauren Kong, and Paxton Lee - guess the correct voice actor on voice clips alone? Who did that iconic death scream? Is that AJ Beckles, or is it really JYB? No way! That voice actor can SING?! ... Test your knowledge - can YOU beat the panelists at their own game? Find out and play along in this fun game of VA vs VA hosted by Emily Gin!
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Let's Talk Cult/Bad Movies!
What makes a good bad movie? Why do some movies become cult classics? We'll go over the ins and outs of these movies with psychologists and counselors who love bad movies!
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 How to Write Spicy Romance
Want to make your next fan fiction or novel a bit steamier, but don't quite know how to make it work? Then take some notes from these spicy romance authors!
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2023 The Hidden Gems of Tokusatsu
There’s more to tokusatsu than just Godzilla, Power Rangers, and Ultraman. To help further explore the realm of rubber suits and model sets, Andres Perez (KaijuNoir) and Davis Madole (TitanGoji) have arranged an assortment of toku oddities and gems that are absolutely worth your time!
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
2023 Women Producing and Consuming Erotic Comics in Japan
Based on an ongoing translation of Mori Naoko’s Women Read Porn in Japan, this Patrick Galbraith discusses the categories of content such as boys love and its variant described as “hardcore,” ladies comics and material produced and circulated outside of official channels.
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
No events available!

Sunday Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time
Sunday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 How to Network as a Voice Actor
For many networking is a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be! Even if you’re not the most sociable person, Elsie Lovelock, and Talon Warburton will help you connect with others in the industry.
11:00 am
12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 Battling Bias and Discrimination: Comic Narratives as Tools for Healing
This panel analyzes comics that depict such discrimination and discusses how readers use such narratives as tools for healing.
12:00 pm
1:00 pm

2023 This is the Way: Building Healthy Relationships and Mental Health in a Galaxy Far Far Away
How can we follow our Creed when we our suffering, how can we connect with the Force like Grogu and find the light in the Darkness? And how can we forge strong bonds with family both genetically related, and those connected by cause? Join various mental health professionals as we journey to discover how to embrace both the light and dark within us to achieve balance. May the Force be with you!
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Voice Acting 101
Interested in becoming a voice actor? Then get some advice from the pros Josh Portillo, Lauren Kong, and Talon Warburton
1:00 pm
2:00 pm

2023 What Defines a Video Game of the Year?: These 12 Games Cover Gaming’s Whole History
Jordan Minor, author of video game history book Video Game of the Year, personally handpicks the best, boldest, and most bizarre video games that together paint a vibrant picture of the whole medium.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 Apocalyptic Fantasies in Video Games
In this panel, we’ll investigate the appeal of the apocalyptic fantasies presented by open-world video games, as well as the real-world environmental anxieties underlying their stories, gameplay, and level design. We’ll also discuss the utopian possibilities suggested by digital dreams of a greener society – no apocalypse necessary!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm

2023 Voice that Character
Let's put a voice to a face and who better to do it than voice actors? Audience participation encouraged. Bring your OCs or favorite characters that don't have an English dub!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 Learn from a Casting Director's point of view
What makes a good audition? Why do casting directors make the choices they make? Learn from the source in this panel with Sara Secora, Michaela Laws, and Kim Morton
3:00 pm
4:00 pm

2023 Live Scene Reading
Test your voice acting chops! Read a short scene with a fellow attendee and get LIVE feedback from professional voice actors Erica Muse and Brent Mukai. Audience participation REQUIRED
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Globalization of K-Pop and K-Drama
The rise of BTS and Netflix movies like Squid Game have brought Korean entertainment to the forefront around the world, but how has that affected entertainment in other countries and how has globalization affected the korean entertainment industry itself?
4:00 pm
5:00 pm

2023 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Voice Acting
Being a voice actor might sound fun, but it's not all sunshines and rainbows. We get real with Emily Gin, Marquiz Moore, and Nicholas Cord as they discuss the ups and downs of the industry.
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Join our Crew! We’re Searching for the One Piece!
Join a group of nerdy psychologists, philosophers, actors, and over-top fans on the Going Merry as was we steer into the Grand Line in search of the One Piece? But what IS the One Piece? A buried treasure? A place? An idea? And why is Monkey D. Luffy the captain, or is he? Let’s answer these questions together as we share our favorite parts of the manga, anime, and Netflix live-action
5:00 pm
6:00 pm

2023 Managing Vocally Stressful Performances
As a voice actor, your voice is your livelihood. However, there are many times where you will have to yell, scream, etc. Alex Hom, Rissa Montañez, and William Ofoegbu will provide tips and tricks on how to manage your voice so you don’t damage your vocal cords!
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 Closing Ceremony
So long, and thanks for all the fish! We'll announce our cosplay contest winners and announce our next Casa Con dates.
6:10 pm
6:20 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2023 How to Network as a Voice Actor
For many networking is a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be! Even if you’re not the most sociable person, Elsie Lovelock, and Talon Warburton will help you connect with others in the industry.
11:00 am
12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 This is the Way: Building Healthy Relationships and Mental Health in a Galaxy Far Far Away
How can we follow our Creed when we our suffering, how can we connect with the Force like Grogu and find the light in the Darkness? And how can we forge strong bonds with family both genetically related, and those connected by cause? Join various mental health professionals as we journey to discover how to embrace both the light and dark within us to achieve balance. May the Force be with you!
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 What Defines a Video Game of the Year?: These 12 Games Cover Gaming’s Whole History
Jordan Minor, author of video game history book Video Game of the Year, personally handpicks the best, boldest, and most bizarre video games that together paint a vibrant picture of the whole medium.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 Apocalyptic Fantasies in Video Games
In this panel, we’ll investigate the appeal of the apocalyptic fantasies presented by open-world video games, as well as the real-world environmental anxieties underlying their stories, gameplay, and level design. We’ll also discuss the utopian possibilities suggested by digital dreams of a greener society – no apocalypse necessary!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 Learn from a Casting Director's point of view
What makes a good audition? Why do casting directors make the choices they make? Learn from the source in this panel with Sara Secora, Michaela Laws, and Kim Morton
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Voice Acting
Being a voice actor might sound fun, but it's not all sunshines and rainbows. We get real with Emily Gin, Marquiz Moore, and Nicholas Cord as they discuss the ups and downs of the industry.
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Join our Crew! We’re Searching for the One Piece!
Join a group of nerdy psychologists, philosophers, actors, and over-top fans on the Going Merry as was we steer into the Grand Line in search of the One Piece? But what IS the One Piece? A buried treasure? A place? An idea? And why is Monkey D. Luffy the captain, or is he? Let’s answer these questions together as we share our favorite parts of the manga, anime, and Netflix live-action
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2023 Closing Ceremony
So long, and thanks for all the fish! We'll announce our cosplay contest winners and announce our next Casa Con dates.
6:10 pm
6:20 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2023 Battling Bias and Discrimination: Comic Narratives as Tools for Healing
This panel analyzes comics that depict such discrimination and discusses how readers use such narratives as tools for healing.
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 Voice Acting 101
Interested in becoming a voice actor? Then get some advice from the pros Josh Portillo, Lauren Kong, and Talon Warburton
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2023 Voice that Character
Let's put a voice to a face and who better to do it than voice actors? Audience participation encouraged. Bring your OCs or favorite characters that don't have an English dub!
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2023 Live Scene Reading
Test your voice acting chops! Read a short scene with a fellow attendee and get LIVE feedback from professional voice actors Erica Muse and Brent Mukai. Audience participation REQUIRED
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2023 Globalization of K-Pop and K-Drama
The rise of BTS and Netflix movies like Squid Game have brought Korean entertainment to the forefront around the world, but how has that affected entertainment in other countries and how has globalization affected the korean entertainment industry itself?
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2023 Managing Vocally Stressful Performances
As a voice actor, your voice is your livelihood. However, there are many times where you will have to yell, scream, etc. Alex Hom, Rissa Montañez, and William Ofoegbu will provide tips and tricks on how to manage your voice so you don’t damage your vocal cords!
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
No events available!