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The RIT Cosplay Troupe- composed of students from RIT and neighboring areas- is full of hobbiests and actors that all share a pechant for anime, geek-media, and rage-flipping tables. We are currently the driving force behind the internet-famous Toracon Chessmatch. We now perform other various shows year-round.
The RIT Cosplay Club runs year-round, and is always welcome to new members and new ideas! We meet in the Bamboo room in the Campus Center (on RIT's campus) every Friday evening, so feel free to swing by and check us out!
1. Can anyone join the RIT Cosplay Troupe?
Yes, so long as you attend either RIT or else live in the area. (We have club members who live as far as Buffalo!) Only members can act in shows. Members must be 18+, though cosplay enthusiasts as young as 16 may participate in our weekly club meetings.2. How do I get more information about cosplay chess and joining?
Feel free to browse the website, find out about events on our fb page, or ping us an email if you have any questions not answered here.3. Can I participate in the Cosplay Chess Match but not join the club?
No, unfortunately we'd like you all to be members! It means you get to hang out with us though-- and that's awesome! (Friendship is the best thing ever!!)4. I love cosplay but don't like to act. Is there any other job I could do for the match? Can I just help out with cosplay props or costumes?
We love help. Any. Whether you want to act, be a stage ninja, or even help someone style their wig. Anyone with a love for cosplay is welcome! :)5. Is weekly attendance required?
Not always. Certain meetings, such as ones closer to deadlines, are, but in general we love good attendance. We know not everyone can make it each week though and school takes up a lot of time, so when you have to miss, it's fine. If you know you're going to miss something though, please try to mark it down beforehand on the calendar, in addition to letting someone from club know!!6. Is it free to join?
Almost. 5 dollar fees are required, plus the cost of your costume (and props.) We can't afford to pay for those. We do however, offer tons of help making stuff, and we like to carpool to JoAnns often. :)7. If I join, can I be a staff member?
At the end of each school year we do elections for next year's staff. Unfortunately, you are only able to run for a staff position if you're currently an RIT student and you have at least 1 year of school left.8. I help run a convention other than Tora-Con and I'd love having you perform at our convention. Do you guys do shows elsewhere?
YES. If you're interested in having us perform a cosplay show (i.e. Chess, Dating Game show, etc.) at your convention, let us know and we can definitely work something out, assuming you aren't clear across the USA. Our shows we can perform, however, change throughout the year, so make sure to let us know ahead of time what show you want, so we can let you know if we'll be ready in time! Also if you have requests for certain types of shows, let us know and we'll look into it!The RIT Cosplay Troupe- composed of students from RIT and neighboring areas- is full of hobbiests and actors that all share a pechant for anime, geek-media, and rage-flipping tables. We are currently the driving force behind the internet-famous Toracon Chessmatch. We now perform other various shows year-round.
The RIT Cosplay Club runs year-round, and is always welcome to new members and new ideas! We meet in the Bamboo room in the Campus Center (on RIT's campus) every Friday evening, so feel free to swing by and check us out!
1. Can anyone join the RIT Cosplay Troupe?
Yes, so long as you attend either RIT or else live in the area. (We have club members who live as far as Buffalo!) Only members can act in shows. Members must be 18+, though cosplay enthusiasts as young as 16 may participate in our weekly club meetings.2. How do I get more information about cosplay chess and joining?
Feel free to browse the website, find out about events on our fb page, or ping us an email if you have any questions not answered here.3. Can I participate in the Cosplay Chess Match but not join the club?
No, unfortunately we'd like you all to be members! It means you get to hang out with us though-- and that's awesome! (Friendship is the best thing ever!!)4. I love cosplay but don't like to act. Is there any other job I could do for the match? Can I just help out with cosplay props or costumes?
We love help. Any. Whether you want to act, be a stage ninja, or even help someone style their wig. Anyone with a love for cosplay is welcome! :)5. Is weekly attendance required?
Not always. Certain meetings, such as ones closer to deadlines, are, but in general we love good attendance. We know not everyone can make it each week though and school takes up a lot of time, so when you have to miss, it's fine. If you know you're going to miss something though, please try to mark it down beforehand on the calendar, in addition to letting someone from club know!!6. Is it free to join?
Almost. 5 dollar fees are required, plus the cost of your costume (and props.) We can't afford to pay for those. We do however, offer tons of help making stuff, and we like to carpool to JoAnns often. :)7. If I join, can I be a staff member?
At the end of each school year we do elections for next year's staff. Unfortunately, you are only able to run for a staff position if you're currently an RIT student and you have at least 1 year of school left.8. I help run a convention other than Tora-Con and I'd love having you perform at our convention. Do you guys do shows elsewhere?
YES. If you're interested in having us perform a cosplay show (i.e. Chess, Dating Game show, etc.) at your convention, let us know and we can definitely work something out, assuming you aren't clear across the USA. Our shows we can perform, however, change throughout the year, so make sure to let us know ahead of time what show you want, so we can let you know if we'll be ready in time! Also if you have requests for certain types of shows, let us know and we'll look into it!