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Directing: The Glass Menagerie

ray — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:44:35 +0000

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

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

ray — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:27:49 +0000

I’m excited to announce I will be playing Yusef El-Fayoumy in The Basement Apartment Theater Movement’s production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.

The play will be performed in the church on the campus of Cleveland Public Theatre, August 4th through 7th.

Open Mind Firmament

ray — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:01:10 +0000

I will be appearing in, and assistant stage managing, the world premiere of Open Mind Firmament: An Evening of W. B. Yeats at Cleveland Public Theatre, May 13th through June 5th.

Click here for more information.

What Makes a Man?

ray — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:18:52 +0000

From November 2009, here is a song from my cabaret debut at The Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare: What Makes a Man (Comme Ils Disent) by Charles Aznavour.

Grey Gardens: Libra & Scorpio

ray — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:17:47 +0000

This is the fifth in my series of illustrations based on Grey Gardens, Libra & Scorpio.

Available as a t-shirt:
http://www.redbubble.com/people/raycaspio/t-shirts/4443637-1-libra-and-scorpio

I tender this likeness to my friends and everyone who keeps the Edies alive.

cabaret 101: november 23

ray — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:35:18 +0000

{proof}

ray — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:30:46 +0000

“Caspio, who gave an outstanding performance last season in the supporting role in…’The Boys Next Door,’ proves he can handle a larger role just as well. He commands the stage when performing, even in the role of a nerdy and unsure math student…”

Proof closes Sunday, October 18th. For tickets or information, call (440) 954-4634.

Playing “Hal” in this production has been an amazing experience for me.

the boys next door

ray — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:01:43 +0000

I am currently appearing in The Boys Next Door as Barry Klemper. The cast is full of talented professionals who came together because of their love of the script. The director is Lisa Ortenzi.

Call 440-954-4634 for tickets

The Little Theatre at Strongsville High School
20025 Lunn Road, Strongsville, OH
Tickets: $10.00 adults, $8.00 children/students/seniors
If your group is 10 or more, contact Jean at the number above for a discounted rate.

Dates: May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8pm. May 10 at 2pm.

Written by Tom Griffin
Directed by Lisa Ortenzi

Starring (in alphabetical order):
Kivin Bauzo as Lucien
Ray Caspio as Barry
Michael Columbro as Jack
Annie Hickey as Sheila
Ted Larsen as Mr. Klemper
Debbie Lenarz as Mrs. Fremus/Mrs. Warren/Clara
Jason Mravec as Norman
Matthew Shanafelt as Arnold
Kevenn T. Smith as Mr. Hedges/Mr. Corbin/Senator Clarke

Four mentally challenged young men share an apartment where little struggles sometimes become momentous and funny events.