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Donna Standridge (Midnight Chaos)
Donna Standridge, known as Midnight Chaos, is a multiple award-winning Master-level cosplayer with more than 40 years of experience in costuming, craftsmanship, and convention coordination.
She has served on numerous convention planning committees—often as Cosplay Coordinator—and provided advisory support for event planning and cosplay contests. An accomplished competitor and judge, Midnight Chaos continues to seek judging opportunities at conventions.
Committed to excellence, she upholds the highest standards of craftsmanship and challenges herself to master new techniques with every project. Specializing in foamsmithing, she excels at crafting original character interpretations and entirely unique designs, drawing from a wide range of sources including World of Warcraft, Marvel/DC, Doctor Who, and other fantasy/sci-fi genres.
A passionate advocate, Midnight Chaos champions the belief that there are no age limits to cosplay. She actively supports and encourages creators of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to participate fully in the community, proving that passion, creativity, and belonging know no expiration date.
Bio
Roles & Convention/Event Services
Cosplay and Prop Builder
Specializing in Foamsmithing
Prop-making
Cosplay Guest
Appear at convention/event in cosplay to interact with attendees, sell merchandise, and/or sign autographs
Promote convention or event on social media before, during, and after
Judge
Judge contestant craftsmanship and/or performance and provide constructive feedback to entrants
Present/announce award winners
Cosplay Contest Advisor
Advise/assist cosplay contest coordinators with planning and execution of cosplay contest
Panelist
Participate in panels/workshops (e.g. Cosplay Safety)
Hands-on Workshops (e.g. Make Your Own Dragon Egg)
Product Ambassador
Promote products at events and on social media
Most Recent Awards
Best Overall Adult - Third Place
Spa-Con Hot Springs, September 2025
Best Overall Adult - Second Place
Spa-Con Hot Springs, September 2024
Best in Masters
Galaxycon Austin, September 2023Best in Show
Geek'd Con Shreveport, August 2023
Best in Novice
Fan Expo Dallas Masters of Cosplay, June 2023
First Place
Geek'd Con Shreveport, August 2022
Best in Show
Crossties Texarkana, October 2020
Best in Show
Ark-La-Tex Comicon Texarkana, September 2018
2024 Appearances
College Station Comic Con
September 2024 - Cosplay Guest, Judge
Geek'd Con Shreveport
August 2024 - Cosplay Guest, Judge
Hypecon Texarkana
July 2024 - Cosplay Guest, Judge, Panelist
Media & Collaborations
Creative Cosplays Magazine
Feature, Spring 2026
Creative Cosplays Magazine
Female Cosplayer of the Season - Fall 2025 Issue #26
Cosplay Alliance
Feature - #46 Armor Issue, August 2025
Cosplay Chronicles Magazine
Feature - December 2024 Issue
Cosplay Kingdom Magazine
Feature - Fall 2024 Issue #16
Cosplay Chronicles Magazine
Feature - November 2024 Issue
Cosplay Society Magazine
Feature, October 2024 Issue #20
Cosplay Chronicles Magazine
Cover, Feature, Tutorial, January 2024 Issue 1
Creative Cosplays Magazine
Feature - Midseason Holiday 2023 Issue #15
Creative Cosplays Magazine
Feature - Fall 2023 Issue #18
Cosplay Society Magazine
Cover and Feature, August 2023 Issue #09
Creative Cosplays Magazine
Feature - Midseason Issue #13
Book of Dark Fantasy Coloring Book
Collaboration w/Art by Wild West, appearing as Fire Mage and Hippolyta characters in published adult coloring book
2026 Scheduled Appearances
Geek'd Con Shreveport - August 14-16, 2026
Shreveport, LA - Cosplay Guest, Judge, Contest Advisor
Book of Dark Fantasy Coloring Book Signing
June 2024 - Bookhound Haven Bookstore, Booksigning
Collaboration w/Art by Wild WestNational Night Out Party, City of Wake Village, TX
Personal appearance as Maleficent. sponsored by Heroes Ink
High-resolution imagery, build examples, and other work are available for download.
For convention bookings, general appearances, interviews/podcasts, or other inquiries, please contact Donna Standridge at:
2025 Scheduled Appearances
Hypecon - May 31-June 1, 2025
Texarkana, TX - Guest, Judge
Cosplay World Con - July 12-13, 2025
Richmond, VA - Mascot, Guest, Workshop Host
Geek'd Con Shreveport - August 22-24, 2025
Shreveport, LA - Cosplay Guest, Judge, Contest Advisor
