By David Doub What got you into This Event? What is your current role at this Event? Cosplay Prom was born out of my obsession with putting my own spin on cosplays. I don't ever do screen accurate or comic accurate cosplays-- I think I'd drive myself mad with details. I made a post in a local group asking if folks would be interested in such an event and everyone was in! The first Cosplay Prom was held at The Nines in Deep Ellum in September of 2017 and has continued to blossom year after year. I am the event's Organizer and Host. Can you tell us a bit about the event and what is the core purpose of your event? Honestly, the purpose of the event is to put a fun spin on a costume and have a good time! I wasn't very popular in high school so I only attended one prom. I've had several people share the same story with me-- They never went to their own prom because they were outcasts. This prom is for all the outcasts to come and have a good time with an added bonus-- you couldn't drink at your High School Prom! Haha. What makes your event different from other events? What do you hope people take away from your Event? There aren't many formal events out there that aren't part of a convention. Cosplay Prom tends to hit right in a sweet spot where there is a lull in conventions. I think my favorite part of the event is the Cosplay Contest, which gives folks a few minutes in the spotlight to show off their creation. I feel like most of the people that enter the Cosplay Contest wouldn't normally enter a Cosplay Contest at a convention and it makes my heart swell with pride to think I'm giving them an opportunity to show off their work and what they came up with. If you had an unlimited budget, what one special thing would you like to do for your event? I'd love to bring in more prom-like decorations to really give it that "prom" feel. I've kept the cost of tickets relatively low to encourage attendance and because I'm not in it for the profit. I just want to show folks a good time! What is your opinion on the aggressive growth of all the nerd conventions and events in North Texas? Where do you see your event fit into this landscape? I'm thankful being a "nerd" is no longer something to be ashamed of. I love all the opportunities the North Texas area presents to gather with other like-minded people and get your nerd on with! As I mentioned before, my event presents an opportunity for folks that didn't previously attend their prom to have a second chance and also hits during a lull in conventions. What some of the other local events doing that you really like or with you thought of first? I can't really think of anything honestly! I love seeing these local events grow and I look forward to what they come up with next! |
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