This morning I’m kind of bleary eyed because I definitely stayed up past my bedtime.  Last night we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Robotech at the Air Tel Hotel in Van Nuys, California, and almost all the remaining voice actors attended.  Greg Snegoff even flew in from Italy.

Fans came from all over, one as far as Tokyo.  There were probably about 100 people in attendance for an elegant dinner and show.

Actors and others attending included: Robert Axelrod, Eddie Frierson, Michael Bradley, Barbara Goodson, Melora Harte, Melanie McQueen, Tony Oliver, Michael McConnohie, Michael Sorich, Melodee Spevack, Paul St. Peter, Alexandra Kenworthy, Richard Epcar, Steve Kramer, Greg Finley, Wendee Lee, Yuri Lowenthal, David Millburn, Ellyn Stern, Dan Woren, Mike Reynolds, Frank Catalano, Svea Macek, Thomas White (composer), Steve Wittmack (composer) and, of course, myself, Rebecca Forstadt.  Michael Bradley’s band, Ghost and the Time Machine entertained and saved me from signing We Will Win!

We had a champagne toast.  Tom Bateman and his twin brother Dennis, headed up the program along with many volunteers.  They created a show reel that featured credits for all the actors.  We loved it!

I showed up for a symposium earlier in the day and answered questions.  I think the most touching thing was how Robotech had changed the lives of many of the participants.  Some had experienced difficult childhoods and Robotech was an escape from harsh reality.

I want to thank the many legions of fans all over the world that have kept Robotech alive all these years.

Of course, the 25th celebration included the loss of several who contributed to the show.  Carl Macek, producer, Ulpio Minucci and Arlon Ober, composer and lyrics, Bob Barron, writer, director and all round good guy, and Billy Capizzi, voice actor.  We will miss them all terribly.  Svea Macek was on hand to witness a moving tribute to Carl.

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VAN NUYS, CA – September 9, 2010 – Marking its 25th Anniversary this year, the largest ever reunion of ROBOTECH's industry talent will gather under one roof for a banquet celebration at the Van Nuys AirTel Plaza Hotel on September 18, 2010.

RT25 – The Celebration is a party to honor the numerous voice actors and production staff behind the making of America's groundbreaking 80's animated series, ROBOTECH. The celebration is being joined by many ROBOTECH fans who have kept their beloved series in their hearts for the past twenty five years.

The star-studded event will include over two dozen of the anime industry's amazing American talents, such as voice actors, directors, artists, writers, and producers. The list of special guests include long time industry professional, Tony Oliver (voice of Rick Hunter), famous “kid voice actor” Rebecca Forstadt (aka Reba West, voice of Lynn Minmei), mutli-talented voice actor and director, Richard Epcar (voice of Ben Dixon, Lunk, and Vince Grant), Yuri Lowenthal (voice of Marcus Rush), and even a live concert performance by singer/songwriter, Michael Bradley (singing voice of Yellow Dancer/Lancer).

The full complete (but still growing) list of the 27 Guests of Honor can be found at http://www.rt25celebration.com/guests.htm

ABOUT RT25 – The Celebration and 241 Productions: With roots dating back to ROBOTECH's 10th and 20th anniversary events, and several annual gatherings to date, 241 Productions is a fan-based organization in southern. RT25 – The Celebration (http://www.rt25celebration.com) is a fan-organized event and not affiliated with any corporate entity.

RT25 The Celebration hosts largest reunion of ROBOTECH talent
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ROBOTECH 25 Celebration

AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL

Van Nuys CA

September 18, 2010

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