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A man and his stage


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By Casey Gillis
Published: January 6, 2009

At well over 6 feet tall and with a booming, boisterous voice, Wayne Kompelien is already an imposing figure.

Now imagine him in a flowing cape and what he calls a “rock-n-roll wig,” which he donned to play ruthless assassin Sparafucile in Opera Roanoke’s production of “Rigoletto” a few years ago.

It’s one of his most memorable roles, says Kompelien, a Liberty University music professor and opera singer who has been performing for more than 20 years.

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He was also on that famed TRBC church league basketball team back in the day.