Ep.9 – Ken Arpino

Ep. 9: Ken Arpino, Executive Director of Wolfbane Productions

Ken Arpino is the Executive Director of Wolfbane Productions, an incredibly talented, wickedly entertaining theatre company located in the tiny town of Appomattox, VA. Wolfbane brings big-time Broadway-quality programs to the small stage, and they do so in their own unique, quirky way.

What began as a school project in the summer of 2008 by Ken’s husband, Dustin Williams (the founding Artistic Director), has grown from seasonal theater in the woods (not kidding) to year-round productions in Appomattox and Lynchburg, VA, and they continue to grow and evolve.

I was already a big fan the moment I discovered this group from afar, and I became a SUPER fan when I saw my first performance. Sitting down to chat with Ken about his theatrical journey and the story of Wolfbane Productions was an incredible treat, and I hope you enjoy it, too!

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Show Notes:

Here are some things we discussed on the show.

  • Wolfbane Production’s website.
  • Wolfbane on Instagram.
  • Wolfbane on Facebook.
  • Ken Arpino on Instagram.
  • Dustin Williams, Ken’s husband, on Instagram.
  • Wolfbane’s original production, Stranger Sings, the unofficial musical parody of the hit show Stranger Things.
  • Stranger Sings was written exclusively for Wolfbane Productions by acclaimed writer Cinco Paul (who wrote Despicable Me, Secret Life of Pets, and Bubble Boy).
  • Lore Podcast, which is about the frightening history behind common folklore.
  • Paul Saylor, the veteran actor who played the lead role in Wolfbane’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
  • Acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Rice-Thomson, who has worked on a number of Wolfbane productions.
  • Wolfbane’s marketing queen, Katie Toohil, can be found on her website and on LinkedIn.