Escape Velocity 2018: Full Schedule

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3:00pm EDT

War of the Worlds, 2018

Jabberwocky Audio Theater (JAT) will perform an original adaptation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" in conjunction with Arlington Independent Media's WERA-LP Radio Arlington. The production will feature local actors and (at least some) live sound effects, making the performance as fun to watch as it is to hear.

Moderators

Bjorn Munson

Programming Coordinator, Museum of Science Fiction

A lifelong fan of science fiction in all media, Bjorn currently feeds his need to tell SF and other stories as artistic director of Jabberwocky Audio Theater and through independent film work. He currently feeds his family by being a technology program manager. He tries not to feed... Read More →

Speakers

William Coughlan

Associate Artistic Director, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

William R. Coughlan is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and editor, and heads the independent film and video production company Tohubohu Productions. With more than two decades’ experience in independent film and corporate media production, he recently stepped into the presidency... Read More →

Anna Coughlan

Crew, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Anna Coughlan is an actress, writer, director, tabletop-gaming enthusiast, and Academy Award watcher.

Nick DePinto

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

NICK DEPINTO is an American actor. He is known mostly for his stage work and his facility with a wide range of vivid characters across many periods & styles. He is also a musician, songwriter & visual artist. He has performed on two continents in three separate nations and toured... Read More →

John Maestri

Composer, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Composer for screen, video games, and podcasts, this is John's third music collaboration with Team J. His composition credits include DeLeon Crossing and Rogue Tyger (Team Jabberwocky), The Darryl Winston Show (PBS-DCTV), Close Quarters (Tohubohu Productions), and CityZen (Metamoki... Read More →

Carol McCaffrey

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Carol McCaffrey has a well-rounded background in arts and communication. She has been a film and stage actor in the DC area for the past 15 years. In the late 1900’s, she was a feature film screenplay development executive in L.A. (with 6 movies to her credit). She has also worked... Read More →

Heff Munson

Sound Patterns

Heff Munson is just some guy who makes peculiar noises. You can Google that name for other stuff.

Steve Ray

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

A 40-year veteran of the entertainment industry with 20 of those in Los Angeles. He worked primarily as a 1st A.D. with first-time directors and writers directing their own scripts, as well as on-camera and notable voice over work for commercials and live events, including the NYC... Read More →

Jackie Steven

Director of Community Programming, Arlington Independent Media

A native of Washington, D.C., Jackie has been involved in the area’s media arts community for over 30 years. She has been on staff at Arlington Independent Media (AIM) since 1984 and currently serves as AIM’s Director of Community Programs, managing the organization’s outreach... Read More →

Brooks Tegler

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Yasmin Tuazon

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Yasmin Tuazon is pleased as punch to return to Jabberwocky Audio Theater, where she last could be heard as Dr. Shen Enling in the series Rogue Tyger. Her voice has also featured in Lean and Hungry Theater’s broadcast of Much Ado About Nothing, and a host of books for Graphic... Read More →

Antonio Villaronga

Audio Engineering, WERA/Arlington Independent Media

Antonio Villaronga is a Music Composer, Sound Engineer, and Film/Video Producer and Editor in the DC metro area. His work can be seen and heard in several independent films and cable TV shows. Antonio is the producer and engineer for “Voices From The DMV,” a weekly radio show... Read More →

Keith Waters

Cast, Jabberwocky Audio Theater

Keith Waters has appeared in principal roles in national network, cable and independent productions and on several area stages. He also is a published photographer with national credits, and his clients include the Washington Redskins and the Washington Ballet.

Friday May 25, 2018 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Pop Culture

Host Organization Escape Velocity

7:00pm EDT

Pop Parliament

The Pop Parliament is ready to hear cases from any sci-fi, fantasy, anime, or game universe you can come up with. All audience members are welcome to bring a case against a character, a situation, a society, or any other aspect of your chosen universe. It's up to the audience to debate, dispute, and ultimately vote upon the guilt or innocence of your subject. Come forward, state your case, and bring witnesses, but remember: not everyone in the Parliament will agree with you. Be ready for a debate, because you'll most certainly get one.

Moderators

Adam Hennessy

Co-Chairman of Anime USA 2018, 17 year convention veteran, creator of Anime Parliament.

Speakers

Joe Von Dühm

In between building Gundam kits, making costumes, and not sleeping enough, Joe likes to be funny some times. He’s thrilled to be bringing his team back to Escape Velocity for another great improv comedy show! Make sure you don’t miss Doctor Whose Line is it Anyway 2018!

Dan Hepler

Dan has been doing improv comedy consistently for 5 years, and been in an ensemble with this team for most of it! If You like whatbyou see feel free to check out our Youtube Channel: A Class Apart!

D.J. Hinckle

D.J. doesn’t want to provide a bio because it would make it easier for the Lizardmen that control the government to track him. But to counteract this potential, his shoes are lined with aluminum foil (they live underground, after all.)

Silke Maus

Silke has never done improv before so this should be a fun adventure for everyone! Last theatrical performance has been acting like a responsible adult for 10 years, previously some high school and college theatre. Special shoutout to Joe, who has tolerated me for almost 15 years... Read More →

Brian Tepe

Brian has been acting for 7 years now, and has done many different shows ranging from classic musicals such as "The Music Man" to farcical one-act comedies to hard hitting drama pieces, but only began participating in improv in the last 3 years. He looks forward to this show and... Read More →

B.G. Wooten

B.G. is a self proclaimed nerd, streamer, comedian, Poke-fan, and recovering sneakerhead. Originally from the Northern Virginia era, B.G. broke into Improv with the Comic Improvabilities in 2011. Relocating in 2016, he now calls the "Mouseland" of Orlando, Florida home, where has... Read More →

Staff

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Barbara, Is a Master Class costumer that has been sewing small things, crafting, and beading for over 20 years. In 2013 Barb discovered the convention scene while attending her first convention, PaxEast, and fell in love with costuming and cosplay since. She has her Cosmetology license... Read More →

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction

Jason is one half of Mabieknot Cosplay and Designs. Jason has been running various convention events for the past 13 years, but has been a long time fan of the pop culture convention scene. Jason has been crafting Costumes and props for far longer then that, and has been part of Masquerade... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Pop Culture

Host Organization Escape Velocity

8:15pm EDT

Doctor Whose Line Is it Anyway?!

A sci-fi and pop culture twist on the venerated comedy favorite, along with professional comedians and exceptional laughs, this event is is sure to please. It's so funny it could even make a Vogon Laugh!

Moderators

Joe Von Dühm

Speakers

Dan Hepler

Dan has been doing improv comedy consistently for 5 years, and been in an ensemble with this team for most of it! If You like whatbyou see feel free to check out our Youtube Channel: A Class Apart!

D.J. Hinckle

Silke Maus

Brian Tepe

B.G. Wooten

Staff

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Friday May 25, 2018 8:15pm - 9:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Pop Culture

Host Organization Escape Velocity

10:30pm EDT

Space Party & Dance

Come enjoy the company of the finest folks from all over Escape Velocity, colorful characters, good music, and fun will be had for all, costumes are welcome, but not required. There may even be dancing!

Speakers

DJ Shaleigh

Shaleigh is a DC-based DJ and singer whose musical influences include Imogen Heap, Lana del Rey, Banks, Kid Cudi, and Eminem. When not spinning, she can be found studying audio at American University or working at SiriusXM in Washington, D.C.

Staff

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction

Paul Oehlers

Director, Escape Velocity Film Festival, Museum of Science Fiction

Paul A. Oehlers is most recognized for his “extraordinarily evocative” film scores. (Variety) Films incorporating his music have won the Grand Jury prize at the Hamptons International Film Festival, the Atlanta International Film Festival, and the Indiefest Film Festival. In addition... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 10:30pm - Saturday May 26, 2018 2:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Pop Culture

Host Organization Escape Velocity

5:30pm EDT

Costume Fashion Show Tech Rehearsal

Woodrow Wilson A will be open only to those participating in the Costume Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony.

Staff

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction

Paul Oehlers

Director, Escape Velocity Film Festival, Museum of Science Fiction

Saturday May 26, 2018 5:30pm - 6:10pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events

Host Organization Escape Velocity
Panel Type Closed event

5:30pm EDT

EV Cocktail Hour, open to all!

We will have a cash bar available for all attendees before the Costume Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony.

Saturday May 26, 2018 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Main Events

Host Organization Escape Velocity

6:30pm EDT

Escape Velocity Keynote, Film Awards, and Fashion Show/Costume Competition Awards

Join us as we celebrate Escape Velocity 2018! Greg Viggiano, Executive Director of the Museum of Science Fiction, will open the ceremony with a welcome and introduction of our featured speaker, Paul Fenwick. Following the keynote will be the presentation of the Escape Velocity 2018 Film Festival Awards. To wrap up the ceremony, the Fashion Show will highlight the entrants in the Costume Competition before the Competition Awards are revealed.

AGENDA

6:30pm – Welcome: Greg Viggiano

6:35pm – Keynote: The Future Is Awesome! - Paul Fenwick

7:00pm – Film Festival Awards: Paul Oehlers

7:30pm – Fashion Show and Costume Competition Awards: Jason and Barb McClain

As a celebration of the importance of fashion and costume design to creating rich worlds and expanding our imaginations, the Museum of Science Fiction is holding a costume competition and fashion show. This competition is open to all students, designers, costumers/cosplayers, and artists. Finalists from this competition will present their creations during this fashion show, then find out who won the awards, as judged by our esteemed panel.

Speakers

Maid Ayu

Tony Dortch

Paranoia Boi

Tony "Paranoia Boi" is a Cosplayer, Dancer & Competitive Dance Gamer from Virginia.He has been cosplaying for almost a decade and portrays video game characters and pop culture icons.His love for dance goes as far back as mimicking Michael Jackson videos as a 5 year old. His style... Read More →

Paul Fenwick

Paul Fenwick is an internationally acclaimed public speaker, futurist, software developer, and science educator. Paul is well known for presenting on a diverse range of topics including privacy, neuroscience, machine ethics, space exploration, and mental health. His dynamic presentation... Read More →

Andriel Hartwick

The Gerudo Vagrants

Adam Hennessy

Co-Chairman of Anime USA 2018, 17 year convention veteran, creator of Anime Parliament.

Maid Kiseki

Maid Melody

Maid Misa

Paul Oehlers

Director, Escape Velocity Film Festival, Museum of Science Fiction

Maid Pepper

Jessica Small

Co-Director, The Gerudo Vagrants

Wife. Artist. Dancer. Jessica's dance career started as a child, with lessons in ballet, jazz, and eventually lyrical. Since adulthood it has grown to encompass belly dance. It originated in Cabaret/Nightclub-styled belly dance, which is the kind of dancer you're more apt to see in... Read More →

Calixta Starr

Theatrical Fusion Performance Artist

Calixta Starr, when not performing a myriad of characters as a theatrical fusion belly dance artist, is a registered Dance/Movement therapist with her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Drexel University. She has been trained in both the Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) and the Kestenberg... Read More →

Greg Viggiano

Staff

Eric Gordon

Audio Technologist, American University

Eric Gordon, the Assistant Director Audio & Video Systems & Services, began working for the group in 1986 while pursuing a degree in Audio Technology. In 1993, he completed a BS in Audio Technology with a minor in Anthropology. Eric continues to explore music and technology by occasionally... Read More →

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction

Saturday May 26, 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Costuming, Film

Host Organization Escape Velocity

9:00pm EDT

Cosplay Dance Off

Cosplay Dance Off, where street dance meets cosplay! Watch as our Cosplay Dance Off teams battle it out against each other as your favorite characters for Escape Velocity's Grand Champion title!

Moderators

Jason McClain

Director, Pop Culture Programs, Museum Of Science Fiction

Speakers

Brittany Azzato

Winters_Cosplay, Cosplay Dance Off

Hello I'm Captain Miniboss or Winters_Cosplay. I've been attending conventions since 2005 and have participated in the Cosplay Dance Off since 2007. I took over as captain 4 years ago. I'm a casual cosplayer and dancer just looking to have fun doing what I love to do. I always enjoy... Read More →

Katie Brenholtz

Kate Monster Cosplay

Kate Monster is an avid cosplayer right out of high school and has been doing it ever since. Playing Video games is her passion and creating costumes from them is just the extra fun thing to do. She has well over 50 costumes under her belt and is still making and wearing more.

Alexandro Cano

Joshua Chambers

Curtis Cox

Karina DarJuan

Director of Pop Culture, Escape VelocityAssistant Curator, Museum of Science FictionCurrently studying "Film and Fashion Makeup Design" at New Image College, Vancouver BC

Tony Dortch

Paranoia Boi

Vincent Finley

Damon Finley

Sarah Halley

Andriel Hartwick

The Gerudo Vagrants

Sarah Mackay

Lynn Marie

Brownelegz Cosplay

Amber Phillips

Jennifer Raydon

Subject Roulette!

Jessica Small

Co-Director, The Gerudo Vagrants

Calixta Starr

Theatrical Fusion Performance Artist

Staff

Barbara Mabie-McClain

Manager, Pop Culture Programs, The Museum of Science Fiction

Saturday May 26, 2018 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A

Main Events, Costuming

Host Organization Escape Velocity

10:45pm EDT

Space Dance

Come for the dance, stay for the party. If you like to align with the aliens, or do the robot with a replicant, the space party has it all. With Fun music by our in house celebrity DJs, and colorful atmosphere thats truly from another world!

Staff

Main Events, Pop Culture

Host Organization Escape Velocity