Schedule
Holy Crap you guys, it’s a REAL SCHEDULE!
Please note that everything is always tentative and subject to change at a moment’s notice… but we’ll do our best to get you those moments right away. When you’re at Con, it would probably be wise to follow @SinsCon on Twitter to get the latest updates. If you prefer physical contact (obviously, you’re at a Rocky Con!), the Order of Holy Friars of Ultimate Con Knowledge (don’t even try to remember it, just say OH FUCK) will have all the latest to-the-minute information.
Location, Location, Location!!!
Yes, we realize there are numerous locations for our events. But we promise they are all really close to each other, and we will provide shuttle service to/from most of these points during the day. That being said, please bring a pair of sneakers with your high heels in case you want to walk from location to location.
And not only do we have a map for you here, but a map will be provided for you when you get to Con! Our program will also have a Map with notes for those “ohmygodIforgotmy fishnets/alcohol/dildo” moments.
(Click the map for the interactive version!)
Thursday – All Events At The Standard Hotel
7:00PM Registration Begins
7:30-9:00 Reception
9:00-10:30 3rd Movie Pajama Party!
10:30-12:00AM Party
12:00AM Midnight trip to The Pantry
Friday – Club 740
12:00PM Registration and Party @ Club 740
1:00-1:30 Introduction
1:30-3:30 The Rocky Horror Costume Pageant
3:30-4:30 Shocky Stars Q&A
4:30-6:30 Autographs/Rocky Feud!
6:30-7:30 Break
7:30-8:00 Shocky Contest/Preshow
8:00-9:30 Shock Treatment
10:00-1:00AM Rocky Prom @ Alexandria Hotel – (not a Convention attendee? Get Prom ticket Here!)
Saturday – Million Dollar Theater
12:00PM Vendors Open/Panel Discussion @ MDT
1:00-2:00 Sal’s Raffle
2:00-3:30 Cast Performances
3:30-4:30 Snack Break
4:30-5:00 Awards & Barry Tribute
5:00-6:00 Barry Bostwick Q&A
6:00-8:30 Autographs/Panel Discussions
8:30-10:00 Dinner Break
10:00-11:00 Preshow, Barry Intro’s RHPS 35 (not a Convention attendee? Get RHPS35 ticket Here!)
11:00 RHPS 35
Sunday
12:30PM Brunch Trip at Clifton’s
3:00-9:00 OMGWTFBBQ (please do whatever you want in LA)
9:00 Party (Location TBD)
Schedule FAQ
Q: How firm is this schedule?
A: It’s always tentative as things may pop up, but this is what we’d like to execute. We will tweet/update any changes to the schedule, including any delays on the day of events. We highly recommend that you follow @Sinscon2010 on Twitter and have the updates sent to your mobile. We won’t be obnoxious about promo tweets before the con, but we’ll put out necessary information during the con so you can stay updated.
Q: Why start so early on Friday or Saturday?
A: We built our schedule around a combination of the celebs’ preferences and the events we want to have. We had a drawing board of events we’d like to have, and we built backwards from the timing of the films rolling and how long autographs will take. There were some other events we’d like to have had, but we were already as concerned as you may be at the current start times, and we really want to give everyone their money’s worth. It was also important to us to layer in some breaks/food time as well. We definitely understand the nature of Rocky cons and people socializing until the sun is coming up. We felt that noon was a fair start time if some people would be going to bed at 6 or 7 a.m. and getting five hours of sleep or so. That’s also why we’re starting off with more low-key events on each day.
Q: Will everyone get autographs from the celebs?
A: In theory; however, the celebs have pretty precise timing and it is up to each person to respect the rest of the con-goers. We’ll have a system in place for autograph signing, but if people hold up the line then it may cause problems. Our event staff will be strictly enforcing the organizational system in place — it’s still being developed, but don’t worry, you’ll know about it — to ensure everyone has their opportunity.
Q: How long can cast performances/preshows be, and what will the layout be like?
A: 10 minutes or less is the goal. We will have 2-3 preshow slots up for grabs during the Prom. We’d like to take a break from the Prom and have some cast performances, but we also understand the challenge presented there with people having to change out of prom attire. Club 740 has a different feel and layout than The Million Dollar Theatre, and you may enjoy that atmosphere more or less for your performance. Preshow locations and time slots will be based on requests from casts wishing to perform in these slots. If you’re interested, please email info@sinscon.com and we’ll sort out the requests as we get them. Please, have only one representative per cast email us. Thanks!
Casts are also welcome to send videos in as well. We’ll have plenty of times to show different videos, and we’d much prefer not to beat you over the head with videos you’ve already seen! The layouts of the club and the theatre will be put on the website shortly with pictures and dimensions as well, for your planning needs. Club 740’s stage is large enough to accommodate most any type of performance –we may set up a runway as well. The stage has a single stairway entrance, though we may add frontal stairs. The Million Dollar Theatre is a classic theatre palace with a large stage. The depth from the movie screen to the edge of the stage is about 12 feet; the width of the performance space is a good 30 feet or more.
Q: Will we get good seats for the RHPS 35 show?
A: Oh, hell yes you will! We control the entire venue for the evening; we’ll be selling some special seating in the first two rows, but the next level of priority seating will be saved for Con attendees with badges. This venue seats 1600 people in total. We won’t sell that many tickets because some seats are obstructed views — we don’t want anyone to feel shortchanged. We will sell about 1400 tickets for the event and we’re expecting to be at capacity.
Q: Will vendors be able to see the performing areas?
A: We definitely took this into account when planning the vendor positions. Most vendors will be able to see the performing area with ease. There are some positions that won’t be able to see from behind their table, but a few small steps will put them in view of everything while still being able to keep an eye on their table. When vendors sign up for tables, it will be on a first come first served basis. We’ll ask each vendor if they prefer one section or the other and accommodate you as best we can.