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While visiting Seattle, Ryan interviews Tobias McCurry, a regular guest here on Life. Action. RolePlay! except visiting him in his hometown on Valentine's... er... Sonic Day! The topic is "How to Do The Dumb," a phrase referring to being brave enough to make a foolish choice as your character in a game rather than the wiser choice in real life. It means letting go of ego and embracing the fun in failure! Tobias McCurry is a maker, costumer, and performer out of Seattle, WA. Known primarily for his participation in the show "Steampunk'd" on GSN, and his Steampunk creations such as his "Spring-Heeled Jack" outfit, his most notable works involve his unique take on costuming. He strives to integrate special effects knowledge and practicality into outfits, props, and other projects.Coming from a strong background of professional theatre and performance involving anything from spewing fire to sword fighting, Tobias has made himself the jack of all trades of event production. Utilizing his knowledge of the performing arts, he has expanded the art to platforms such as Live Action Roleplaying (LARP), independent film/commercials, and the convention circuit itself!Participating in LARP across the US for over a decade, he has become strong advocate for its creative and mental benefits as a performing art for nerds. Tobias has engaged in genres such as Medieval Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, Steampunk and more while encompassing aspects such as character development, production, interpersonal communication and practical costuming.
Brandee Stilwell, the creator of The Sasquatch Detective is also a writer for DC comics and other things not to be disclosed. Thrilled to have her visit Madame Perry's Salon! Tobias McCurry is a prop maker, entertainer, and event producer based in Seattle who is infamously known for his works on the TV show Steampunk'd. Tobias works in a myraid of genres ranging from Steampunk to Post-Apocalyptic, creating immersive works involving costuming, prop weapons and more! He is a special guest this year at Wild Wild West Con 8 in Tucson. Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Todayright now! As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!
We are thrilled to have Tobias McCurry, founder of Spring Heeled Studios, as our guest tonight! McCurry is a prop maker, entertainer, and event producer based in Seattle who is infamously known for his works on the TV show Steampunk'd. Tobias works in a myraid of genres ranging from Steampunk to Post-Apocalyptic, creating immersive works involving costuming, prop weapons and more! He is a special guest this year at Wild Wild West Con 8 in Tucson. Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Todayright now! As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!
It was 110 degrees when we were sharing a bottle of pink wine and Ryan, Cynthia Marie, Kai and Tobias McCurry talked about stories of long time friendships from LARP and roleplaying. While segueing into other topics, we talk extensively about reaching for the safety of communities in LARP as the foundation for many of these friendships and relationships to grow.
*NSFW* I got to sit in on an awesome and candid panel on business from the point of views of Thomas Willeford, Tobias McCurry, Cedric Whittaker! So you want to be a professional Steampunk? Even a professional maker or artist? It’s not impossible to live the dream but there’s a reason they call it a dream. We would love to help you out with tales of our experiences.*By the way some personal information of the panelists was deleted for privacy sake of these Awesome Panels!*ASI is Airship IsabellaQuotes:'Don’t do it''Make allies not enemies''Dont watch movies and drive!''Let’s get off the tangent dragon''Makes the jump from day job to...''This becomes an obsession when it’s your job''Don’t be afraid to downsize''Do not pay to play!' https://www.facebook.com/BruteForceStudios https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Willeford https://www.facebook.com/SkyCaptainTobias http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6184963/ https://www.facebook.com/CaptainCedricWhittaker https://www.facebook.com/Airship.Isabella.Fan.Page
*NSFW* I got to sit in on an awesome and candid panel on business from the point of views of Thomas Willeford, Tobias McCurry, Cedric Whittaker! So you want to be a professional Steampunk? Even a professional maker or artist? It’s not impossible to live the dream but there’s a reason they call it a dream. We would love to help you out with tales of our experiences.*By the way some personal information of the panelists was deleted for privacy sake of these Awesome Panels!*ASI is Airship IsabellaQuotes:'Don’t do it''Make allies not enemies''Dont watch movies and drive!''Let’s get off the tangent dragon''Makes the jump from day job to...''This becomes an obsession when it’s your job''Don’t be afraid to downsize''Do not pay to play!' https://www.facebook.com/BruteForceStudios https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Willeford https://www.facebook.com/SkyCaptainTobias http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6184963/ https://www.facebook.com/CaptainCedricWhittaker https://www.facebook.com/Airship.Isabella.Fan.Page
In this podcast, we cover how to play the role of the antagonist (aka the bad guys) and the special responsibilities that player has if they go after other players but want to maintain an enjoyable roleplaying experience at a LARP.We also cover how playing an antagonist relates to the concept of bleed, where in-character emotions transfer into real-life and what to do to accommodate those emotions to keep player relationships healthy.Joining us for this podcast is our special guest, Tobias McCurry, is a costumer, prop maker and entertainer out of Seattle who is best known for his works on "Steampunk'd" as a maker. Tobias specializes in genres from Steampunk and Post-Apocalyptic, creating immersive works involving costuming, prop weapons and more... And also joining us is our new co-host, Kai Norman of Kommissar Props, and we are looking forward to having him join us on our many podcast adventures going forward!Tobias McCurry