The History and Life of The Arcadia Live Theatre

The Arcadia first opened its doors in 1926 as a vaudeville and silent movie theatre by the Kerrville Amusement Company. In the late 20’s the Western Electric Sound System introduced sound to our theatre, making way for the “talkies”, or pictures with sound. For 60 years, the Arcadia acted as a bonafide movie theatre, until it closed its doors in 1989. Finally, after several attempts to save the theatre and give it new life, the Arcadia Theatre was donated to our nonprofit in 2019, closing a 3 decade long hole in our historic downtown in Kerrville, Texas.

With the support of our incredible community, we were able to renovate the theatre, from the bottom up, and opened a space for our community to gather and unify. The Arcadia Live is a state-of-the-art theatre, serving our community with live music, community events and venue rental. We are situated right in the heart of downtown, along side the beautiful Guadalupe River.

Our group of dedicated volunteers had a crystal clear vision. We saw an opportunity to promote vibrant and diverse entertainment to our beloved community. We are business and community leaders, and when we roll up our sleeves, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.

Meet our Board:

Our Board of Directors consists of business and community leaders.
We are proud of the diversity and experience of this talented and dedicated group of people.

Please read below to learn a little more about who we are!

Kennth Sandoval

Ken is a physician practicing in San Antonio, Boerne and Fredericksburg. Ken was born and raised in San Antonio and now has lived in Boerne for over 20 years. He has a love for live music and theatre and enjoys traveling with his family to see live concerts and Broadway plays. Ken is a long time donor to Austin City Limits, Paramount and State Theatres in Austin, Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas, The Tobin Center San Antonio and locally The Arcadia Live. Ken and his wife Libby have a son and three daughters.

Blake Smith

Blake Smith joined the board in 2019 and serves as our Operations Chairperson. Blake and his family have been an integral part of the Camp La Junta organization in Hunt, Texas, since 1984 when he was named their Director of Programming. Recently retired, Blake is naturally suited for his role on our board and provides a wealth of knowledge to help keep our venue operating smoothly and full of fun with community events such as trivia and movies.

Kyle Bond

Kyle Bond has been a member of the board since it’s inception in 2011. Kyle holds a BBA in Management from SFA and he owns and operates the Central Texas Terminix franchise. Kyle has a long list of community leadership engagements ranging from Economic Development and the Kerr County Leadership program to the Chamber of Commerce, 4th of July celebration and community Christmas Lighting efforts.

Kasi Hennigan

Kasi Hennigan joined the Arcadia Board in the summer of 2025. A Kerrville resident since 2009, Kasi has deep roots in the area, having spent her childhood visiting the area often and staying at the family ranch as well as attending summer camps in Leakey and Hunt. She holds a BBA in Marketing and Communications from Texas Lutheran University and has been a licensed real estate agent in the Hill Country for the past 11 years.Kasi brings a lifelong passion for live music, often traveling across the country with her husband to see their favorite bands and discover new venues. She is committed to serving the board in any way needed and is especially excited to help showcase The Arcadia as the Hill Country’s premier live music destination. With its rich history, stunning beauty, and exceptional acoustics, she believes The Arcadia is a true gem that deserves to be celebrated.

La'Cee Paxton

La’Cee Paxton grew up in Lubbock, Texas home to Red Raiders, legendary sunsets, and a music scene that has launched countless rising artists. Being surrounded by that creative energy sparked her lifelong love for live music and community connection.Today, La’Cee brings that same West Texas spirit to the Hill Country through her work at Camp Waldemar and her leadership across the West Kerr community. She serves as President of the West County Public School Foundation, Vice President of the Ingram Elementary PTO, and President of the Ingram High School PTO.La’Cee is married to Drew Paxton and is the proud mom of two daughters, Ry’lee Jo (19) and Anniston Mae (7). Whether she’s cheering on the Red Raiders, soaking in a Hill Country sunset, or rallying people around a cause she believes in, La’Cee shows up with heart, humor, and a love for bringing people together.

Wynita Walther

Wynita Walther joined the Arcadia Live Board in early 2024 and brings more than two decades of experience in marketing, communications, leadership development, and community engagement. As a marketing strategist, executive coach, and Kerrville Daily Times leadership columnist, she partners with organizations across the Hill Country to strengthen culture, communication, and organizational growth. Wynita’s background includes leading strategic initiatives for nonprofits, developing leadership programs for local teams, and supporting community arts and culture through her consulting work. She is passionate about helping Arcadia Live continue to thrive as a creative hub for Kerrville, supporting its mission to inspire, connect, and elevate the community through the arts.

Larry Howard

Larry Howard, entrepreneur in chief and can be found in the East End of Kerrville.

Scott Stumbo

Scott has served as CFO for Arms of Hope, a Texas charity that serves children and single mother families since 2011 and was a financial executive in healthcare for the previous 20 years. He began serving on the Arcadia board during renovation of the theater, and notes that 'Arcadia Live is a wonderful asset that enhances Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country Communities; it is fantastic to be a part of the mission and effort of Arcadia Live!"

Michael Burniston

Michael moved to Kerrville from Austin in 2009 with his wife Kathryn and two daughters, AnnaBeth and Mary Margaret. Michael brings a life-long love of live music to the board in hopes of showcasing The Arcadia as the premiere live music venue in the Hill Country.

Wes Lane

Wes Lane joined the board in 2020. With over 30 years experience in the entertainment industry, including his current 23 year tenure with international brand experience company, Freeman, Wes brings a wealth of industry knowledge and technical expertise to the board of The Arcadia Live. He was responsible for coordinating the specification, purchase, and installation process of the lighting and sound systems at The Arcadia Live.

Our Team

Stacie Leporati

Executive Director

I joined the Arcadia team in October of 2020 as the Events Coordinator and was promoted to Executive Director in April of 2022. After receiving my Bachelors in Production Management from Rowan University in New Jersey, I spent 7 years in production in Las Vegas before settling down here in Kerrville with my husband and children. As Executive Director, guiding Arcadia through the last few years has been an honor. I look forward to the growth and future of Arcadia for generations to come.

Jennyth Peterson

Event Coordinator

I am a former US Army Officer and Construction Project Manager who has found the arts in her Second Act. I have lived in Kerrville since the good old days of COVID 19, and have since immersed myself in the Kerrville arts scene as a quilter, actress, and formerly as the Event director for the Hill Country Arts Foundation. In my spare time, I am the Treasurer of the Kerr County Cares Foundation, fostering kittens with Kerrville Pets Alive and Freeman Fritz, and directing my guerilla theater troupe: "Kerr Creatures of the Night

Koby Pharris

Facility Manager

I am the Arcadia Live Facility Manager. I have been apart of the Arcadia team for over 5 years. I personally handle the setup & takedown of most all of the theatre events. I manage the theatre and also the newest edition to our property The Shop where we sell most of our merchandise. I keep things running so that the community has a clean and productive environment in which to enjoy themselves and the arts! In my spare time I work on developing my website design and management company.

Katie Thompson

Membership Coordinator

Bio coming soon!

Lauren Thompson

Marketing Coordinator

I joined the team in August of 2025, and I haven't looked back since! Creating and coordinating all of our marketing & communications has been such a fun job. Allowing me to connect with our community, members, & sponsors, while also creatively displaying our theaters purpose & mission.

Hannah Simmons

Box Office Manager