If pop-culture conventions were too far away or too expensive for the folks of the
Tri-Cities, why not create one here? A convention on campus seemed crazy, and there
were plenty of doubters, but we were determined to make it real.
After some rushed preparations, gathering of interested students, and working with what time we had, ETSU-Con debuted our first, 1-day show in April 2013 to over 900 attendees and a smashing success. After that year, the convention kept going, taking bigger leaps and bounds, expanding to 2 days, and getting the community more involved. We had voice actors, animators, writers, artists, actors, and more come to our show who loved the high energy feeling wrapped up in a “small town bow”.
We’ve made great contributions to our campus programs, our student experiences, local businesses, and community members. Students such as Nick, Zack, Kevin, Hanna, Patric, and Ally have taken the responsibility of helping ETSU-Con grow into what we always imagined it could be.
We always say, ETSU-Con serves a dual-purpose: We want to provide a chance for people
to meet their iconic talent, make new friends, get something from our Vendor Hall,
compete in tournaments, or just have a weekend enjoying positive pop-culture energy!
The second goal is to inspire students of all stripes and ages by showcasing what
ETSU has to offer in term of more "nerdy" classes and programs. From Digital Arts,
Graphic Design, Theatre and Acting, E-Sports Management, Japanese, Storytelling and
many more, we're always looking to help inspire and give direction to those who might
not have any, or are looking for something new and exciting from ETSU.
We're so pleased you're here, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
ETSU-Con 2026, Voice Actors & Cosplay Guests
Chris Tergliafera is a voice actor most notably known for his extensive work in video games and animation. Presently, he can be heard in several shows, including the recurring character of the lizard bounty hunter, Rasticore, in the hit animated series “Star Vs. the Forces of Evil” on Disney XD, and the powerful fortune-teller Avdol, in the fan phenomena series “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders” on Adult Swim.
In video games, he plays the main antagonist, Sigma and Ultron Sigma in the massive “Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinity.” Chris has also been featured in other huge franchises such as God of War 4, Grand Theft Auto 5, Halo Wars 2, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Star Wars: Uprising and the cult favorite, DanganRonpa.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chris studied under the legendary acting coach Joan Darling and learned screenwriting from the late Tom Whedon. In his spare time, he performed with the school’s local improv troupe. Upon graduation, he moved out to Los Angeles where he discovered his true calling in voice acting.
A lifelong acting student, Chris studies the Meisner technique at the esteemed Playhouse West and improv at the world famous Upright Citizen’s Brigade.In addition to his acting roles, Chris’ voice is regularly heard on commercials and promos nationwide for clients such as Jack in the Box, AM/PM, and the NBC series The Voice. An Anime mainstay, Chris stars as the protagonist’s father, Silva Zoldyck, in Adult Swim’s “Hunter x Hunter”, as well as other prominent roles as Geronimo in Netflix’s “Cyborg 009” and as the bombastic Tank-Top Tiger in the acclaimed anime, “One-Punch Man.” An ADR veteran, Chris has supplied his voice to “Terminator: Genisys” and as the voice double for Vin Diesel in “Fate of the Furious”.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christergliafera/?hl=en
Webpage: https://www.christergliafera.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3803047/
A lover of all things weird and spooky, Troy Wagner is probably most well known for directing and editing the cult YouTube webseries Marble Hornets, as well as playing the character of Jay. He also ran the side channel ToTheArk, which contained all the ARG elements of the show.
Since then, he’s worked on various other projects such as THAC TV, ECKVA Network,
The Marble Hornets Comic Series, and the Marble Hornets miniseries Rosswood where
he reprised his role as Jay. A book about the making of Marble Hornets is also being
written now, after its successful Kickstarter campaign.
Twitter: @@whatatroy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grampotentoes/?hl=en
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4408257/
Roger Clark was born in New Jersey, raised in Ireland and trained in the UK. He is best known for his portrayal of lead protagonist Arthur Morgan in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption II. Winner of Best Performance at the 2018 Game Awards he is well versed in theatre, voiceover and performance capture having worked in over 45 countries. He now lives and works in New York City with his beautiful wife and two boys
Roger is best known for portraying Arthur Morgan through performance capture in the
2018 video game Red Dead Redemption 2, a role which garnered him critical acclaim
and numerous accolades. He even provided the performance capture for Arthur Morgan,
the protagonist of the Red Dead 2. He also has a successful career onstage and has
narrated over 180 audiobooks and many other games, including Smite as Dreamweaver
Ganesha, and in Bungie's Marathon (2026).
You can also find Roger in various acting roles and on Twitch! But most of all, you
can find him at ETSU-COn 2026 Saturday AND Sunday!
Twitter: @rclark98
Instagram: @rollingrog
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2538760/
Twitch: RClark98
When and where does it all happen!?
Saturday, March 7th
Convention Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University
412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614
Registration Opens at 9:00 AM
First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM
Vendor Hall Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday, March 8th
Convention Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
D.P. Culp Student Center at East Tennessee State University
412 J L Seehorn Jr. Road
Johnson City, TN 37614
Registration Opens at 9:00 AM
First Panel Begins at 10:00 AM
Vendor Hall Opens at 11:00 AM