Super Smash Opera

Many thanks to all who came to our "Behind the SEAMS" Super Smash Opera panel at VGM CON this saturday:) We had some videos cued up but due to issues with the projector were unable to play them until after the Q&A portion. For those who missed it, here is a peice of history. The Pitch we made for MAGFest to invite us to perform in 2015.

This is.... 11 years ago:) The theory/motivation was If we can't explain our band/concept/etc in 3 minutes or less... less chances of getting them interested. So we did it in 2.45:)
We ask in the last image "please say yes" And.... They said yes:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxdqjgCEAXQ

We plan to also upload and share our slide deck AND the other videos we had in the near future. Stay Tuned!

Super Smash Opera 19 likes, 8 comments. "Super Smash Opera - 2015 Teaser"

A Full Saturday Planned for Super Smash Opera at VGM CON! Catch our panel “Behind the Seams” at 6:15 in Panels 2, and our cameo appearance at the “Down Low Geek Show” at 8:15 in Panels 1 to see how we use all these delightful items!

View our full VGMcon schedule
https://supersmashopera.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/vgmcon-26-schedule/

Members of our core team are onsite at VGM CON this weekend! Check out our Super Smash Opera and SSO adjacent appearances this weekend at the schedule below:

Attention VGM CON 2026 "Stitched Together" convention-goers! Super Smash Opera is delighted to announce that we will be giving a panel detailing our process for preparing Aria Kart for its 2025 VGM CON debut last year!

We will spill the tea on all our tips and tricks for how we became stage-ready from the comfort of our own computers. Look for us as we present “Behind the Seams” : Prepping a Live Show Remotely on Saturday, April 18th at 6:15 pm CDT.

The full VGM CON schedule and program is now available online! Head to their website https://vgmcon.org/ and click on "Schedule" to find both PDF and spreadsheet versions of the program guide. The program contains everything you need to know, concerts, panels, maps, and much more!

Our shows would not be complete without the addition of fabric and felt, and the wonder that puppetry brings! To our fellow productions who incorporate puppetry, puppeteers, puppet craftsmen, and all the above, HAPPY WORLD PUPPETRY DAY!
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Happy World Puppetry Day!

Today we celebrate the magic of puppetry and the storytelling it has helped bring to life around the world!

If you’re looking to keep the puppetry celebration going, dive into the creative world of Handmade Puppet Dreams with our feature-length collections now streaming on select platforms.

https://www.handmadepuppetdreams.com/now-streaming

Ten years ago (HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!) we performed our original show, "Super Smash Opera" as special Filk guests at Confluence, "Pittsburgh’s longest-running literary, art and music conference with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror." What a fun evening!
https://confluence-sff.org/
https://www.facebook.com/ParsecConfluenceParsecInkWorD
https://confluence-sff.org/music-schedule

Tagging is being weird on Facebook, but left to right in the image:
Bonnie Bogovich, Liz Rishel, William Strom, Jim Newsome, Sean Lenhart, Jordan Speranzo

We still-a have-a da mercha-a…. Yahoooo! Still available at the Boss Stage merch table until 3pm today. Button, shirts, keychains and posters! Get them before they go back into the car and we say There weee gooooo!

Much love to all who came to and participated in our show this weekend at VGM CON!!!