The 29 Voyages of Gallifrey One: The Also People: Cosplaying the Obscure...

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The Also People: Cosplaying the Obscure Characters

It’s not just the leads and the main guest stars… our panel discussion will feature cosplayers focusing on unique characters outside of the mainstream, characters that played a prominent role in an episode of Doctor Who: think Vincent Van Gogh, the Auntie from The Doctor’s Wife, Emma Grayling from Hide, or Lynda from Bad Wolf just as examples. We’ll also talk about the reasons why some characters discussed on the panel have been selected, issues with making them recognizable, and resources for cosplay.

Panelists

Valerie Anderson

One of three Doctor Who fans in the state of South Carolina..., South Carolina Public Radio

Been doing Doctor Who cosplay over 10 years - with the 1st Doctor, Femme 1st Doctor, Femme 6th Doctor, and Eldrad being the most familiar ones worn at Gallifrey One. A semi-professional cat herder (never got the degree but have equivalent job experience), retired mainframe programmer... Read More →

Inna Kanevsky

Professor, Psychology/Laurel, Russian Studies, San Diego Mesa College/Kingdom of Caid, SCA

A Russian speaking Jewish atheist from Ukraine, I live near San Diego with one husband, two children, one cat, and unknown (to me) number of fish. I enjoy teaching psychology at San Diego Mesa College (as a behaviorist -- ask me for a ribbon!), and in my barely existing free time... Read More →