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==Escapade 1999==
Escapade 9 was held on February 26–28, 1999.
The website for the 1999 convention is archived here.
===Programming -- A Peek into the Process: 130 Topics Narrowed Down to 31===
From the first Progress Report: 
From the second Progress Report: 
==Programming==
 
Pre-scheduled Alternative Programing:
* Sidekick in a Coma, led by Meg and Laura (Why your favorite sidekick ended up dead.)
* Blood Suckers, led by Chris (Forever Knight, Kindred, and other vampire worlds.)
* More Homicide, led by Pamela (The small fandom that's too big for just one hour! Pam has some delightful clips to share.)
Friday:
* Walk on the Wild Side, or, Vanilla is for Wussies, led by Rachael, Mairead Triste, C.M. (Kink. How to write it, what makes it work, and why it's so hot. S&M, D/S, bondage, fisting, mutilation/marking, issues of trust and the parameters of consent. Can every character be motivated to make it work (sure, Kronos would do it, but how about Fraser?), what makes these themes effective (or not!) in fanfic, and a discussion of the light and dark sides of these events. (For example, is kink an anathema to romance? And what is the appeal of domestic S/M?)
* What do you see in them?, led by elynross and Jo (Why we love our BSOs. Do you ever wonder what your friend sees in Mulder/Krycek? Have you tried to explain why Jim/Blair is the hottest slash pairing in town? And why on earth would a nyone pick Methos/Kronos over Duncan MacLeod/Methos? )
* Fan Hierarchy, led by (Megan Kent) and Maygra de Rhema (What happens when we become fans of fans? is fandom the idyllic, equal community of our dreams, or are there naturally occurring divisions: producers/consumers & BNFs, to name a couple? Has the net changed our patterns, or merely sped them up?)
* History of Fandom, led by am, Cynthia, Nicole and Lezlie (Have you ever wondered about the history of fandom, the coming of zines, the circuit stories, the great controversies about whether or not slash was possible (and watching a lot of movies only to say "Can they really do it like that?" mouths agape in astonishment?), and the insidious rise of shows that lured people away from one true fandom after another? It was in another age, before the Net, when a secretive and furtive band of (mostly) women, veered from their normal everyday lives and created Fandom. The old fogeys reserve the right to refuse to answer questions about their underwear.)
* Cliche Central: Popular Fantasies & Outdated Stereotypes, led by Kathy and Kay (Cliches, or new twists on familiar plotlines? What are the enduring cliches and why do they endure? What are the persistent stereotypes in slash, and why do they persist?)
* Objects of Torture, led by Maygra de Rhema, Rachael Sabotini (Why do Mulder, Blair, Methos, Doyle and Illya top the Most Abused List? We love these guys and yet we put them through a wringer, physically, mentally and emotionally taking them apart and then maybe putting them back together. Why these guys in particular? Why does one character cry out 'Please hurt me?' and why does the author respond? )
* Sleeping with the Enemy, led by Sandy and Pamela (When your couple are on opposite sides. For many, the best slash is about true partners coming together, their love a culmination of long standing respect and affection. For others, Friction equals Fiction. For Methos/Kronos, the Rat Patrol boys.,.and especially Mulder/Krycek, betrayal and revenge seem to just add spice.)
* When Does Evil Become Irredeemable?, led by Melina, Mairead Triste, Katharine (A really wise old guy once said we all have good and evil, rage and compassion, murder and forgiveness—but is there a point when a character steps so far over the line onto the "evil" side that he can never come back, either in the metaphysical sense, or to us, as fans? If there is, where do we draw the line, and does the line move depending on how much we like a particular character? What implications does this have for how we treat the boys in our stories?)
* Xena — Now with Added Friction!, led by Jane and Stacy (How will this new dynamic in their relationship change the quality (if not the quantity) of the slash?)
* Friday Night Vids (A selection of newer songvids (created since last Escapade, that have been shown at other conventions. Hosted by Katharine.)
* Bedtime Stories (Four different authors will read (or have read) short stories, excerpts or slash-related anecdotes. Authors include: Pat, Shoshanna, Sandy, Jane and Dvorah.)
* ESCAPADE Party (Margs, munchies, and more! Be there, or... Just be there.)
Saturday:
* Sentinel — What's With All the Mush?, led by Christy, elynross and Merry (When fanfic seems to come in only one flavor. Given the cozy living conditions and the on screen interactions, it was perhaps inevitable that Sentinel fanfic would tend towards the mushy. But are Jim and Blair only about Shopping for Curtains? Where's the angst? Where's the torture? Is there room for variety? And where is it? )
* Writing Workshop, led by Sharon and Joan (Dialogue: How do you make your characters sound like (a) people and (b) themselves? )
* XF—Skinner: He's Bald — Get Over It!, led by M. Fae Glasgow, AnneZo, Lezlie (SR819 WAS a Skinner-centric episode. Self-esteem and coping skills for Skinner Fans with friends who suffer from SDD (Skinner Deprecation Disorder). We'll discuss symptoms and cures for this disorder. (Some role-playing required.) )
* Songvid Aesthetics, led by Cassandra and Gayle (An exploration of theme, color, mood, and rhythm. Choosing clips to relate to the music and convey your message to the viewer.)
* Yes, Virginia, Canon Does Matter, led by Katharine, (Megan Kent) and Merry (What does it mean to write in an existing universe? What responsibilities do you have to your readers and your source material? Or, is there a smaller-guy-as-prostitute story to be written in every fandom? )
* Pros and the Alternate Universe, led by Dana Jeanne, KC and Sharon (No Plot Too Far Out. No Characterization Too Uncanonical. No Setting Too Bizarre! Agree? Disagree? Conflicted? Let's talk!)
* Sex Scenes 101, led by Killashandra, Mairead Triste, Maygra de Rhema (How to make a scene sizzle without killing the mood? This panel will offer illustrative perspectives on different styles of writing erotica. Topics include: how to give erotic writing more impact, how to make sure that erotic scenes serve the intended purpose within the framework of the story; and the importance of pacing, continuity, and word choice. )
* Buffy & Slashfans: What's the Sitch?, led by Jessica and Kathy (Buffy: a show where the possibilities of romantic entanglements are just... really, really heterosexual. But hey — what is it about this show that has exerted such a powerful draw on slash-fans? What are the underlying themes that draw us to be fans of this show, and what does that mean about us? What's going on here, and have we possibly been drugged?)
* Does Print Fandom Have a Future?, led by Nancy, Melina and Dana Jeanne (In the age of instant, free net fic, is print fandom a dinosaur on its way to extinction, or a promise of reasonable quality in a sea of mediocrity? What are the key differences between zines and netfic, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Can the two coexist happily? )
* Wiseguy — Who's More Damaged, led by Killashandra, Martha (Almost all of the major characters in this show have psychological cracks in their armor, Vinnie Terranova, Roger Lococco, Frank McPike. In a show with this many damaged characters, is it easier or more difficult to write interesting fan fiction? Why has most of the fan fiction not dug deeper into the characters and themes of the show?)
* Homoerotic Subtext in Popular Action Adventure TV Shows, led by Kady Mae (This Celluloid Closet style academic paper examines the subtext in Babylon 5, The Sentinel, and Highlander the Series. Shows like Will and Grace think they're blazing a trail, but B5, TS and HL deliver the goodies (if you know what to look for.) Highlights and analysis of some of great slashy moments.)
* Homicide —Too Intense for Slash?, led by Christy and Pamela (Is it the wife? Is it the religion? Or is it fear of Frank Pembelton leaping off the screen and kicking your ass?)
* Damaged Characters, led by Maygra de Rhema, Jo and Lyn (What drives writers to want to capitalize on a history that suggest early damage, abuse, what have you or invent that kind of damage to base the character's actions on — be it abused child, former prostitute, early emotional horror what have you. Is it an easy out for dramatic effect?)
* Due South — Can this Fandom Survive with Two Rays?, led by Kathy and AnneZo (No matter what you say, they're both good for Benny. And bad for him. Is there room in Benny's universe for two loves? Maybe neither of them is right for him. Turnbull, anyone? )
* HL — Themes of Atonement, led by Tiffany, Dvorah, Rachael and Katharine (With the Comes a Horseman arc, Highlander: the Series instigated a fanfic discourse on the light and dark of the human soul that has yet to find its conclusion. This panel will explore how fanfic images of abuse, torture, suffering, masochistic/submissive sex, penitence, and groveling relate to ideas of atonement for evil-doing. For an immortal with a long past, can it ever be enough? And more importantly, do we want it to be?)
* Slash & Sexuality, led by Meg and Dail (Do you feel the need to define your character's sexuality before writing about him (or her)? How do you decide? What is it about these guys that leads to your definition? Do they need to be categorized at all?)
* ESCAPADE Premiering Vid Show	(The showcase of new vids at Escapade, featuring a host of excellent vidders. Don't miss it! )
* Fan Entertainment	(Filking, fun and games, designed by Melissa, supported by a cast of thousands.)
Sunday:
* Art Auction (Fight for the right to take that art home with you.)
* Sunday Morning Vid Review, led by Jessica and Sandy (Selected vids from Saturday's show will be replayed and discussed for the aesthetic, technical and musical choices. Open to all, for feedback and fun.)
* XF — Mulder: Character or Caricature? led by Jill and Tina (Sixth season finds The X-Files, itself, mocking Mulder's strange, if endearing habits. So, what does that say about him? Has overexposure sent a true original into the dreaded realms of media caricature, or is there still hope for him? )
* The Vanishing Art of Fanzine Publication, led by Nancy and (Megan Kent) (An informational workshop covering: how zines are different from netfic; the critical issues (editing, layout, production values); how you do it (brief discussion of the above, as well as printing, binding, distribution & marketing) .)
* Sentinel — The Capital-G "Guide", led by Merry, Sandy, and Amy (Is the Jim/Blair slash relationship a necessary and inherent part of the Sentinel-Guide bond or is their relationship separate from the genetic and instinctive forces behind the Sentinel & Guide roles. (Footnotes 1: Are there genetic and instinctive forces behind the Sentinel & Guide roles? 2; Are there Sentinel & Guide roles? 3: Is there such a thing as a capital-G "Guide"?) .)
* Male Slash Fans - Welcome Voice, or Infringement?, led by Meg and Stuart (Slash is written by women for women -— or is it? The Internet has attracted new fans, including the "male slash fan". Who is he? What does he think of what "we" do? Do we care?)
* HL — Canon or Fanon?, led by Melina, MacGeorge, Killashandra (Attitudes about Duncan MacLeod "He's judgmental and inflexible," "he only sees things as black or white," "he's an emotionally stunted Boy Scout." Do Duncan's detractors raise valid points, or are they missing the big (non-Methos) picture? This panel will sort the canon from the fanon and attempt to reveal the "real" Duncan, for better or for worse. )
* Why is Critique so Scary?, led by Sandy, Christy, Maygra de Rhema (What are we so afraid of? Is critique actually antithetical to building "community"? Why is it so rare? Do the people who 'want to get better' threaten the 'just writing for fun' types? Should writers be able to opt out (i.e., write, "please don't review my story" on their web page)?)
* Registered Gayboy™ Tells All!, led by Stuart (Everything you wanted to know, but didn't have anyone to ask.)
* Dead Dog Party (Join us for a last minute blow out, bring your leftovers, fill out comments forms, and generally end the weekend on a high note! See you there.)
===Programming Schedule===
Friday Program:
 	Con Suite 	Fiesta 1Art Show & Panels 	PDRPanel Room 	Room 108AltProg/Vid
9:00 	Registration	 	 	Open
10:00	Reg/Open 	 	Walk on the Wild Side 	Open
11:00	Reg/Open 	 	What do you see in them?	Open
12:00	Closed 	 	 	Open
1:00 	Reg/Open 	(:30) Art show Staff Meeting 	Fan Hierarchy 	1:15 Dr Neary
2:00 	Reg/Open 	Early bird check-in 	History of Fandom 	Dr Neary
3:00 	Reg/Open 	Early bird check-in 	Cliche Central 	Open
4:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Objects of Torture	Sleeping with the Enemy 	Open
5:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Irredeemable evil?	Xena: Friction 	Open
6:00 	Reg/Open 	Art Show Closes 	 	No Video
7:00 	Reg/Open 	Video Redux 	 	No Video
8:00 	Reg/Open 	(:45) Bedtime Stories 	 	No Video
9:00 	Reg/Open 	Bedtime Stories 	 	Open
10:00	Party 	 	 	Open
11:00	Party 	 	 	Open
12:00	Closed 	 	 	Closed
	Closed 	 	 	Closed
Dealer's Hours: Setup Only 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday Program:
 	Con Suite 	Fiesta 1Art Show & Panels 	PDRPanel Room 	Room 108AltProg/Vid
9:00 	Registration	Art Show: Check-in only 	 	Open
10:00	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Sentinel: Mush 	Writing Workshop 	Open
11:00	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: XF: Skinner 	Songvid Aesthetics 	Open
12:00	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Canon DOES Matter! 	Pros and A/U 	Sidekick in a Coma
1:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Sex Scenes 101 	Buffy & slashfans 	Dr. Neary
2:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Does print fandom have a future?	Wiseguy: Who's more damaged 	Dr. Neary
3:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Paper: Homoerotic Subtext 	Homicide: Too Intense for Slash?	Blood Suckers
4:00 	Reg/Open 	Art/Panel: Damaged Characters 	Due South: Two Rays 	Homicide Overflow
5:00 	Open 	Art/Panel: HL: Themes of Atonement 	Slash & Sexuality 	Open
6:00 	Open 	(:15) Art Show Closes 	 	No Video
7:00 	Open 	(:30) Music Video show 	 	No Video
8:00 	Open 	Music Video show 	 	No Video
9:00 	Open 	Entertainment/Writers Showcase 	 	No Video
10:00	Open 	Possible: Music Video Overflow 	 	No Video
11:00	Open 	 	 	No Video
12:00	Closed 	 	 	Closed
Dealer's Hours: Setup Only 8 a.m. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday Program:
 	Con Suite 	Fiesta 1Art Show & Panels 	PDRPanel Room 	Room 108AltProg/Vid
9:00 	 	Breakfast/(:30) Art Auction 	 	Open
10:00	(:30) Open 	Art Auction (continued) 	 	Open
11:00	Netfic Formatting	Art Show Pickup/(:30) Payout	Music Video Show Review 	Open
12:00	Open 	XF: Mulder 	Zine Workshop 	Vid Review (continued)
1:00 	Open 	Sentinel: Guide 	Male slash fans 	Open
2:00 	Open 	HL: Canon or Fanon? 	Why is Critique so Scary?	Open
3:00 	Open 	Gayboy Tells All! 	 	Open
4:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
5:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
6:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
7:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
8:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
9:00 	Dead-dog Party 	 	 	Open
10:00	Closed 	 	 	Closed
Dealer's Hours: Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 pm.
==Skit==
According to a progress report, the con skit was "a play Lezlie had written about the fractionalization of slash fandom."
==Vid Show==
From the first Progress Report: "In attempt to reduce the recent epidemics of fanny-fatigue, here's how the video shows will break down this year. Saturday night's show will be reserved for vids debuting at ESCAPADE (yes, we recognize it could be very short). On the other hand (since we, unlike some people, have another hand), we have great faith in our members' creative output. On Friday night, we'll be showing vids that are new since last ESCAPADE, but that have been shown at another convention this year.
ESCAPADE's video show will be displayed on a big-screen TV with an external stereo system, providing the best in fan entertainment with great visibility and audio quality. Please let us know how many vids you plan to bring." 
SongVidder(s)Fandom
Born to Love YouDanajeannePros
Let It RunSeaBreez & Gloria A.TS
Get Over ItSeaBreez & Gloria A.TS
Tuff EnuffStacey DSpenser For Hire
IrisCentral ConsortiumHL
The Shoop Shoop SongCentral ConsortiumMixed
ShameMegan KentHL
Dante's PrayerMorgan Dawn & J BenettTitanic
BlindnessMichelle LyonHL
End of the WorldGayle F. & Morgan DawnPoint Break
Running to Stand StillGayle F. & Morgan DawnLFN
Shown at the convention but not included on the con tape
Suite, Part 1Media CannibalsHL
TurnaroundMedia CannibalsMixed
No Way Out of HereGwyneth RhysMulti
TrustGwynethXF
CruicfyKatharine Scarritt & Pam RoseH:LOTS
Real or NotFeochadnBrimstone
Prison SexFeochadn Oz
TroubleClucking Belles & Silly BuntsTS
Same Thing in ReverseClucking Belles & Silly BuntsTS
With or Without ReasonAlexfandraHL
Am I Wasting My TimeAlexfandraHL
FragileJillXF
You'll SeeJill & Keiko KirinDS
ScarKayXF
You Really Got a Hold On MeKeiko KirinXF
Mommy and DaddyCarol S.XF
We Care a LotCarol SXF
Time After TimeDyevkaDS
George of the JungleDyevkaTS
PhysicalDyevkaXF
Close to YouChicago LoopXF
Don't Put That In Your MouthChicago LoopDS
Love SongJane MMaking Love
Suspicious MindsJane MMaking Love
==Vid Show Agenting Controversy==
Note: Originally, copies of Escapade vid shows were mastered, duplicated, and mailed directly to convention attendees on behalf of the concom by staff member Kandy Fong. At one point, she supplied some of these high-quality tapes to Mysti Frank to sell at cons Kandy herself wasn't attending, but after learning that Mysti had inflated the prices and kept the profits, Kandy rescinded any permission for Mysti to copy, distribute, sell, or in any way be associated with Escapade con tapes.
In April 2014, it was discovered that Mysti had been making and selling lower-quality tape copies without the concom's or vidders' knowledge or permission, and also without including any of the vidder credits that Kandy had originally provided. Concom member Charlotte Hill then contacted Mysti and asked her to stop distributing tapes in order to protect the quality and reputation of both the vidders and the vid show.
The original information added to this page offering tapes for sale via Mysti's website is below:
The vid show was released on a songvid VHS tape and sold by Agent With Style. From the description: "The wonderful song vids shown at the Escapade convention in Santa Barbara, CA, each year are collected and presented here for your enjoyment through the auspices of Kandy Fong. Capturing every fandom you could think of -- and many you couldn't! -- these tapes are amazing and not to be missed! Available only in VHS tape."
==Convention Reports==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
Category:1999 Conventions