missizzy

My NYCC this year was maybe a bit discombobulated, partly because of my own struggles to figure things out, but also because it wasn't the best managed event either; I did a bit of commiserating with those waiting next to me over the terrible internet and some of the issues with the lines. I did get into the Critical Role panel-after it was underway, and in the back of the auditorium, but I got in. All I had to do to manage that was get in line outside before eight Thursday morning, which meant I got into the the first section of the big line in the queue hall in the bottom level, then wait two hours there, then dash up to the standby line for the Empire stage up on the top level, and being among the first let in when they opened the doors at ten I got into the first section of that line-we were the only ones who got in. It was more or less worth it, but I didn't try to get into any of the other biggest ones.
I did fail to get into a panel though; by the time I learned which was the line for the Wicked anniversary panel it was too late; they were turning new people away. But I did get into a very interesting panel featuring two men who worked making costumes, many for Broadway shows, who both got their start in cosplay. Much of what they talked about was their profession in general, and it was the best panel I got to see all of.
It may have also helped that the costumes they'd helped make included the ones for Six, which I actually managed to see Wednesday night. It was great fun, with six women singing their shiny nineties skirts off, equipped with songs that were largely great bops, and one ballad that brought the house down. Maybe took a liberty or two with history, but really, what musical doesn't? That was the furthest I strayed from the con and my hotel; my feet got bad enough as it was. They are feeling better today, though.
I got a drawing of Hotaru Tomoe, a few more stickers and dice, and a necklace from this store here for which the quote was "I would like to rage!" complete with an axe charm and a red bead. Also a new water bottle from an NY souvenir shop, since my old one was going.