SoonerCon Event Schedule
SoonerCon 28 is June 7-9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Plan your SoonerCon weekend now by clicking on a guest profile to see their appearance schedule or download a PDF of the event schedule using the buttons below.
Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Finer Arts of Central Oklahoma shares the origins of popular myths and legends through dramatic clowning, audience interaction, and creative demonstrations. The story of Icarus comes to life with – ping pong balls and a hair dryer. Participants learn the do’s and don’ts of magical enchantment – with a rubber chicken. Don’t miss the finale as performers walk across a bed of mousetraps in Achilles’ soft heels. This presentation uses silly, wacky, and wonderful moments to foster an appreciation for fantastical and “out of this world” stories. Appropriate for all ages.
Panelists: Barrett Huddleston
Tracks: Performance, STEM
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Ackbar's Snackbar
Courtney's Cosplay performs songs from the darker side of the nerd world. It's all about the creatures of the dark and things that bump in the night. Songs are from supernatural anime (Black Butler/Dance with Devils/Diabolik Lovers), Disney villains, horror games, and dark musicals.
Panelists: Courtney's Cosplay
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
EBA Comedy performs anime-themed improv. All-ages appropriate.
Panelists: EBA Comedy
Tracks: Anime
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Come see swords in action and learn how to recreate a Medieval knight’s style of combat! Presented by the Arthurian Order of Avalon.
Panelists: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Tracks: Performing Arts, History
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
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 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
Panelists: Take One Improv
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 8:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Join the crew from Yard Dog Press as they offer their usual brand of comedy.
Panelists: Selina Rosen, Tim Chessmore, Sherri Dean, Linda L. Donahue, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly, Tim Frayser, James Hollaman, vickey malone kennedy, Lee Killough, Julia S. Mandala, Ethan Nahté, Bradley H. Sinor, Sue Sinor, Laura J. Underwood, Mel. White
Tracks: Writing & Publication, Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Friday, June 7, 2019 9:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Live at the Brave New Worlds Sci-Fi Ball! They Act Human is a music project based on horror and sci-fi movies, 80s video games, sad robot stories, and sometimes math metal. Built by hand, note by note, beat by beat, this music is most loved by robots and sea monsters. All songs written and performed by Art Sunday.
Panelists: They Act Human
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma B1
Mad Science's Professor Bungle Botch (as seen on KFOR's "Rise and Shine" and Fox 25's "Living Oklahoma") presents a high-energy, hands-on demonstration of the physics behind super-heroic powers. Participants will learn the science of super strength, sonic flight, and inhuman speed with laughter and excitement. Appropriate for all ages.
Panelists: Barrett Huddleston
Tracks: Performance, STEM
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Gothic, Sweet, Punk, Classic, and Kodona, and more – this SoonerCon inaugural Lolita fashion-show event features Lolita clothing and accessory styles from OKC and around the globe. With fashions modeled by Allison Breckon, Allison Eads, Ashley Evans, Brooke Merrick, Charli Wrench, Chloe Elzo, Emily Pearson, Heather Hewitt, Kayla Parker, Lollie Moore, Marlie Adams, Sable Ann Furrh, Savanna (Blake) Phipps, and Tori Rodgers.
Panelists: Honor Lychee, Vanessa Green, Kyros Cosplay, Prince Blackheart
Tracks: Costuming & Fashion, Cosplay
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Ackbar's Snackbar
Courtney's Cosplay performs songs from a concert that packs a punch, so flame on! Songs are from action-based anime (JoJo, Attack on Titan, and Noragami), RWBY, and action-packed video games.
Panelists: Courtney's Cosplay
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
New World Comics presents Avengers assembled, featuring MCU and comic book favorites.
Panelists: Buck Berlin, Hazel Conley
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. | Location: Ackbar's Snackbar
Give the bard a topic or a nationality, and she'll find something in her repertoire to match (concert/performance).
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma G
Join the cast of EBA Comedy for this interactive sing-along to favorite Disney tunes. All cosplays and fans welcome!
Panelists: EBA Comedy
Tracks: Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Take One Improv 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, which has left a trail of laugher in its wake. This show involves audience participation and guarantees a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Panelists: Take One Improv
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Ackbar's Snackbar
New and traditional Celtic songs and instrumental music. (2 hours)
Panelists: Ravens Three
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
EBA Comedy showcases an anime battle royale on the SoonerCon main stage!
Panelists: EBA Comedy
Tracks: Cosplay, Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Join the Arthurian Order of Avalon for this interactive demonstration on the dances and entertainments of Medieval courts and countrysides. We’ll teach you how to get Medieval on the dance floor!
Panelists: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Tracks: Performing Arts, History
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 5:00 p.m. | Location: Noble
Open casting/rehearsal for the radio play that takes place during the Costume Contest intermission.
Panelists: Julie Barrett, Paul Barrett
Tracks: Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 9:00 p.m. | Location: Event Center Portico
Outdoor concert with the Bland Lemon band.
Panelists: Bland Lemon Denton, Sherri Dean, Caroline Spector, Bob Yeager
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 9:15 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Cheap Streaming Service, Ltd. is taking pitches for original productions. With a budget of approximately $1.49 per show, what could possibly go wrong? Plenty of parts are up for grabs.
Panelists: Julie Barrett, Paul Barrett
Tracks: Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Saturday, June 8, 2019 9:30 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
Take One Improv entertains with dynamic, laugh-'til-your-belly-hurts improv comedy scenes during the SoonerCon Masquerade Costume Contest judging intermission.
Panelists: Take One Improv
Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment
Tags: Performance
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Noon | Location: Oklahoma H
Traditional and tribal styles of bellydance performed by members of the Aalim Bellydance Academy of Oklahoma City.
Panelists: Aalim Bellydance Academy
Tracks: Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Sunday, June 9, 2019 Noon | Location: Oklahoma G
Stage magic show with OKC's renowned Magician Michael Corley.
Panelists: Magician Michael Corley
Tracks: Performing Arts
Tags: Performance
Sunday, June 9, 2019 2:00 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma H
New and traditional Celtic songs and instrumental music. (2 hours)
Panelists: Ravens Three
Tracks: Music
Tags: Performance