Travis Willingham
Travis is a veteran Voice Actor best known for voicing Roy Mustang in the Fullmetal Alchemist series, Takashi Morinozuka in Ouran High School Host Club, Ginko in Mushishi, Kanda in D Gray Man, and Guile in the Street Fighter IV video game. Now living in Los Angeles, Travis is kept busy voicing The Hulk, among other characters, for The Super Hero Squad Show, seen on Cartoon Network. He has appeared in feature films such as Secondhand Lions and A Perfect Getaway, and can be seen in walk-on roles on popular TV shows, like Nip/Tuck, Cold Case and Private Practice.
Laura Bailey
Laura's best known Voice Acting roles include Shin-Chan Nohara in Shin-Chan, Tohru Honda in Fruits Basket, Lust in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Kid Trunks in the Dragon Ball Z series. Her video game credits include Jaina Proudmoore in World of Warcraft: The Secrets of Ulduar, Sherry Birkin (the little girl) in Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, and Rayne in the BloodRayne series. She also stars in two recent horror movies, Dusk and From the Dark, and has some new things she's going to share with us!
Kyle Hebert
Kyle Hebert is a Los Angeles-based anime and video game voice actor whose credits include Street Fighter IV (Ryu), Naruto (Kiba), Bleach (Aizen, Ganju), and Gurren Lagann (Kamina). He is best known as the Narrator and teen Gohan from Dragonball Z. Other notable roles include Ouran High School Host Club (Kazukiyo Soga), Fullmetal Alchemist (Vato Falman), and Tales of Symphonia (Richter Abend). Kyle also provides voices in video games like Avatar for the Wii, Watchmen, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Wolfenstein, and many others. He cohosts a podcast dedicated to news on all things geeky called The Big Bald Broadcast. He also does private voice acting critiques and consultations online. Download episodes and keep posted on his latest projects at www.kylehebert.com.
Troy Baker
Troy Baker is a rocker turned Voice Actor best known for his
roles as anime villains, including Jin Kariya from Bleach and Schneizel el Britannia from
Voltaire
Combining beautiful old-world melodies with viciously sarcastic lyrics and Wagnerian bravado with Brechtian allure, this musician has crafted songs of love, loss, revenge and zombies. Voltaire is a man of many talents and occupations — singing, songwriting, writing books and comics, animating, directing and teaching as a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Among his many works, Voltaire has authored the comics Chi-Chian and DEADY, a graphic novel series called Oh My Goth!, as well as the books What Is Goth? and Paint It Black.
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Clarine Harp
Clarine Harp was first cast by FUNimation Entertainment in 2003 to give life to the character of Tweedledee in Kiddy Grade. Since then, Clarine's talents have been featured in a broad range of roles: Burst Angel (Sei), Akira Kurosawa's Samurai 7 (Sanae), Speed Grapher (Ginza), Negima (Kaede), Shin chan (Miss Katz), Witchblade (Asagi), Jyu-Oh-Sei (Chen), Claymore (Undine) and in the upcoming release of RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~ (Laura). Clarine can also be heard in Trinity Blood, Beck, Romeo x Juliet, Kaze no Stigma, Yu Yu Hakusho, Spiral, Fullmetal Alchemist, Case Closed, Evangelion 1.0, Hell Girl, Aquarion, Desert Punk, Origin - Spirits of the Past, Mushi-Shi, Suzuka, Ouran High School Host Club, Ghost Hunt, Peach Girl, Sgt. Frog, One Piece, Save Me! Lollipop and numerous other titles.
Out of the booth, Clarine spends her time producing DVDs for FUNimation, tending to her horde of rabbits and proudly spreading the gospel of sock knitting. She is also the inspiration behind the character Aubrey, a regular cast member on the popular web comic Something Positive.
AXIS
Axis is an elecronic band from Tulsa, OK, with a new album due out in 2010 titled "23 Degrees." Axis is Steven Blackwell and Vixx with a revolving door of recording artists and live members, and a previous release titled "Death and Rebirth." Axis has been a staple in the regional industrial/goth/electronica scene, sharing the stage with some of the national and international prestige of the genres. They are currently finishing the album and booking tour dates.
Sephiroth
Sephiroth blends rave-worthy tracks with anime and gaming themes to create a unique sound you won't find anywhere else. He has performed at numerous conventions, raves and other events, including Izumicon, Tokyo in Tulsa, LouisiAnime, Mini-Con, Tulsa Comic and Anime Expo, OverClocked Rave, PLUR Adrenaline, and CosRave. He is also a founding member of OK, GLOW!, one of the MidwestÂ’s only glowsticking crews, and can be found on the dance floor as often as on the decks.
DJ Infam0us
As the owner of Ravenwood Festival and Arkansas' monthly Neo Victorian ball, Infam0us is a major figure in the Steampunk and Gothic/Industrial scenes. His previous events include A-Kon, Tokyo in Tulsa, Tulsa Comic and Anime Expo, Panoptikon, Mask and Veil, SteamCon and many more.
Willis and Crammit
Willis and Crammit are Kansas City's infamous hardcore bad boys, with over 1,000 miles traveled and a mess of successful raves, conventions, festivals, and club events, including Warp Zone, Motaku, Spring for Green, Kickin' It Old School, Invasion of the Bass Snatchers, Parade of Bass, and their own production company's event Night of the Living Hardcore. Their high-energy pounding beats and reckless rhythyms leave crowds begging for mercy. Get ready to tear up the dance floor, 'cause these DJ's will make ya bounce!
Kringe
Kringe, the alter-ego of DJ Spiff, began spinning industrial and new wave beginning in 1990. Kringe is known for timeless industrial and techno mixes incorporating elemets of his expansive vinyl collection with some of the most recent hard-hitting dance tracks. With over 20 years of DJ experience, he has worked with some of the most influential artists of that time including The Crystal Method, Mix Master Mike, Bassnectar, Junkie XL and more. Kringe has had an influence on many regional DJ's and continues to explore the furthest reaches of electronic dance music.
The Futurists
Dropping in during their tour of the Milky Way, The Futurists shall unleash a storm of electronic pop onto the heads and grooving bodies of all who gather in their midst. Dexie Darkstar, heir to an industrial fortune and one-time mental institution patient, has assembled a team of super-musicians from around the earth! Brandie Mionoto, known for her time singing on the Japanese reality show, "Nippon is Talent Guru," crossed the Pacific to join us while the mysterious Mastermind--half-human half-musical robot--descended from the bizarre other-realm known only as Europe. The Future is Now!
Figment
Figment was born on November 24, 1980. Clyde and Donna Jones purchased him from a band of Gypsies on June 26th 1981 and named him Clyde Jr.
Today Figment divides his time between his photography and entertaining attendees of various conventions as a guest host and panelist. He has appeared at Conestoga, Contact, Tokyo in Tulsa, Louisianime, Arkansas Anime Festival, and DrakeCon.
Figment's hobbies include Photography (which has gotten him questioned by the police twice), Collecting Jack T. Chick Religious Tracts (which hasn't gotten him into any trouble, but certainly gets a lot of strange looks), and Knitting (which has so far been mostly harmless). Figment also claims to single handedly keep the RJ Reynolds company in business with his smoking habit. His lifelong dream was to one day write an auto-biography in the third-person singular. He is currently in the market for a new lifelong dream.
The Blue Velvet Cafe
The Blue Velvet Cafe is the name for the traveling Tea Room and Maid Cafes that FoxMoon Productions hosts for birthday parties and events both during and outside of the conventions around Central USA.
FoxMoon Productions has been in business for about 10 years doing event coordination and birthday parties. We have hosted small banquets, masquerade balls and both larger and smaller scale events.
After being introduced to the Anime, Cosplay and Japanese Culture Conventions in our area, we began hosting teas - starting with an Ouran Host Club Tea and a Lolita Tea. Since then we have continued to host the Lolita and various themed teas at various conventions in our area, and are even hosting teas outside of the convention for the fans in the area.
Our Teas generally consist of 5 Maids (Servers) or a specified cast serving a larger array of tea and treats to our guests. The Maid Cafes generally consist of the 5 Maids (Servers) serving a slightly healthier and more substantial array of small foods for the Lunch Time guests.
Peter Pixie
Peter Pixie has been involved in the Super Hero world for nearly a Decade. It all started with the Justice League of Denton. The JLD was a troupe of actors and activists who worked to raise money and awareness of the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.
Peter has also been seen hosting events such as Anime Festival Wichita, Feast of Horrors, 8 Films to Die For, Warren Summer Midnight Movie Festival, Rocky Horror Experience and others. Currently, Peter is registered with the League of Costumed Activists Local 42. He enjoys a wide variety of International food but Indian is by far his favorite.
Peter's wife, The Ornament, makes all of his costumes. He has 3 children and a cat named Leonardo di Catrio.
Ex-Shadow and Malindachan
Ex-Shadow and Malindachan have been actively making cosplay costumes since 2007. They have continued to challenge themselves and rise to the occasion with each new character they bring to life, and have won many awards for their accomplishments. They cosplay primarily from the popular Yu-Gi-Oh franchise, but have also done many other well known characters from a variety of anime, including Trigun, Digimon, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and Kingdom Hearts. Ex-Shadow is currently a graduate student at the university of Arkansas and is studying for a Master's in Theatrical Costume Design. Malindachan is an undergraduate at the Missouri State University and is going for a degree in Animation. This will be their first official guest appearance at a convention.
Ogre
Shane Coble, better known as Ogre, has been a fixture at area conventions for years. Ogre has filled numerous roles including Security, Games, Hosting Events, and even Planning. Ogre is active in the LARP and foam-weapon communities as well as frequently participating in Rocky Horror Picture Show casts. Essentially, to paraphrase Buckaroo Banzai "No matter where you go, there Ogre is"
Ogre has also actively participated in a number of student and indie films, both in front of and behind the camera. Recently he has been cast in American International Pictures' remake of Frankenstein in the role of the Monster.
Benne Gezeritt Dance Company
“The best art imitates life in a compelling way. If it imitates a dream, it must be a dream of life. Otherwise, there is no place where we can connect. Our plugs don’t fit.” Frank Herbert
Culminated together through fate and the universe in 2009, Benne Gezeritt Dance Company consists of the three ‘Sayadeinas’ Alexia, Althena, and Khayala. Based in the mid-west, it truly the first troupe like it of its kind…
With almost 3 decades of collective dance experience in plethora of different styles, Benne Gezeritt brings to you the most unique and exciting dance entertainment you will ever see! With a particular focus on bellydance and styles of “body isolations”, their technique is a beautiful blend of art, science and the spirituality of emotion in movement. Combining everything from A.T.S. (American Tribal Style Bellydance) to classical ballet or even club dancing and anything in between, Benne Gezeritt promises to give you an experience you’ll never forget.
For the first time ever, Benne Gezeritt welcomes you to become part of the show! Exclusive to DrakeCon, a “Learn The Weirding Way – Bellydance Fusion” class will be taught Saturday, catering to all styles, ages, and all skill levels! Come for an hour of dancing and discovery as you delve into the world of Benne Gezeritt!
The Imperial Court
The Imperial Court is a nationwide linked gaming network for the Legend of the Five Rings Live-Action Roleplaying game developed by Alderac Entertainment Group. We currently have Sagas developing in 4 states and included Saga and two in Canada!
What does it do? The Imperial Court is an organizing system by which groups of Live-Action Roleplayers may interact between their individual area games in a cooperative playing of the Legend of Five Rings Storyline. This organized cooperative play for L5R LARP allows players to play the same characters in multiple local games and at sponsored convention based games. The goal of the court is to bring fun, and exciting games that promote fair play among the cities and players.
The Imperial Court is proud to Sponsor a Legends Game at DrakeCon and will be bringing the Story of "Castle in the Snow". Including Costuming provided by the Butterfly Clan at the Butterfly Creations Booth for both rental and purchase! Both current and new players welcome. Plus, if you are interested in joining The Imperial Court please go to www.theimperialcourt.com.
