Northern Virginia is home to politicians, musicians, teachers—and superheroes.
NoVA natives Moe Alafrangy and Kirk Jenkins play Spider-Man and Wolverine in the energized arena show “Marvel Universe LIVE!,” stopping at the Patriot Center from Sept. 12–14, and 19–21. — Elke Thoms
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Moe Alafrangy
Spider-Man
Age: 25
Hometown: Alexandria
How did you first get involved with acting and performing stunts?
In 2012, I flew out to L.A. for my first audition for a world tour called “How to Train Your Dragon”… I booked it and ended up touring for a year. Throughout that year I decided I wanted to pursue acting and entertainment. [Prior to that] I taught for over a decade in the DMV. I taught taekwondo, kickboxing and fitness classes.
What do you enjoy about playing your character?
I always fantasized about being Spider-Man as a child… and now I get to portray that onstage, and make people relate to Spider Man through me. As cheesy as this sounds, when I put that mask and costume on, I move like Spider-Man. I’m very quick to turn my head; I’m very quick to use my Spidey senses… I do feel a little bit faster, and I feel that my senses are sharper. I become the character, you could say.
Kirk Jenkins
Wolverine
Age: 24
Hometown: Bealeton
How did you first get involved with acting and performing stunts?
This is the first touring show I’ve been a part of. I didn’t know what to expect, but before I left, my godfather [a stunt double] was trying to give me information about what a touring show would be like. I decided to take things that he said and just go with it. It’s been great, I get to travel and see new places, and the people that I’m with are amazing.
What do you enjoy about playing your character?
The best thing is I get to fight. Wolverine is such a big character and he’s so angry, so I get to be angry all the time and yell at everybody—it’s fun.
(September 2014)
