Brian Andersen's "So Super Duper": Psyche's Date
I was asked by Brian Andersen, creator and writer of So Super Duper, an independent comic full of fun, humor, action, and attitude, with a dash of romance, to do a pin-up for the next issue of the title: Issue 11.  I cannot express enough how much I love this title.  If you're looking for a comic that's positive and hopeful, which is increasingly hard to find in the superhero genre, then you definitely need to buy some issues of So Super Duper. Here's Psyche's Date, which will be published soon! Incidentally, this is my first published comic book work! Woohoo!

Brian Andersen's So Super Duper: Psyche's Date

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comic books, illustration, published work, so super duper, superheroesRay Caspio
Upcoming Performances
Here are my currently scheduled performances for the next few months: September 11, 2010 Cleveland Public Theatre's Pandemonium 10: The Wild Side, where I'll be performing selections from my cabaret show, What Makes a Man?. Written, directed, and performed by Ray Caspio; Musical Direction by Charles Eversole. I will also be a part of the opening act for the evening. Tickets are $125.00 ($75 tax deductible) and the festivities begin at 7:00pm.  Check out the link for more details! October 23, 2010 Another Murderous Mayhem murder mystery event! November 4-20, 2010 Andrew in Theater Ninjas' production of Darren O'Donnell's Inoculations

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acting, cabaret, performance, theatreRay Caspio
Wonder Woman Day V
I've been contributing art to Wonder Woman Day, a benefit for women's charities, since Wonder Woman Day II, and this year is no exception. Here's my piece, inspired by the art of H.G. Peter, Wonder Woman's original artist, and Lynda Carter, who portrayed her on television. The final print will measure 11"x17" and the words will be handwritten to fit with art donation guidlines instead of printed. Check out http://wonderwomanmuseum.com/WWDay5/WWDay5.html for more information on how to bid on this piece, beginning October 16th online.

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celebrity, illustration, lynda carter, superheroes, television, wonder womanRay Caspio
Allowing
I've just completed another week of acting classes with Elizabeth Townsend, in which we worked on some Meisner techniques but mostly Michael Chekhov. I'm grateful for the breakthroughs and realizations I had, a deeper understanding of Chekhov's ideas, and the cemented trust in myself I gained from this intense week. Allow it to happen. Give yourself permission.
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actingRay Caspio
Life Drawing: July 13, 2010
I had a very different internal energy going on tonight, put the pencil away during Gestures, and grabbed a plain old PaperMate Medium Point blue pen (my favorite). I really like the results. My mind was totally free and not worried about getting things right. It's a lovely state to be in: ready to play and willing to let whatever happens, happen. It works in acting, it works in drawing.
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life drawing, sketchesRay Caspio
Directing: The Glass Menagerie
Recently, I participated in a three-week directing workshop taught by Seth Gordon, former Associate Artistic Director of The Cleveland Play House and current Associate Artistic Director of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The scene I chose to direct was from The Glass Menagerie, Scene Seven, by Tennessee Williams. It stars Scott Gorbach as Jim and Debbie Lenarz as Laura. Ray Caspio, Debbie Lenarz, and Scott Gorbach
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acting, directing, theatreRay Caspio