Jake Hodgkin, right, stands in as a filler Aug. 13 during a rehearsal for the show “The Best of Broadway.” Hodgkin is the director and normally stays behind the curtain, but has a passion for the shows, knows every line and can fill in when needed. The show will be performed in early September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Emma Meserve photo

Wes Peirson, 13, leans Aug. 13 toward Jake Hodgkin who is standing in for the lead role in the show “The Best of Broadway.” Hodgkin is the director and said he is ecstatic to be directing all the “wonderful people” in the cast, who will perform in early September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Emma Meserve photo

Samantha Herriot leads the ensemble cast Aug. 13 in choreography for the production of “The Best of Broadway,” directed by Jake Hodgkin, to be held at the Franco Center in Lewiston in September. Herriot said she is having so much fun being involved with this show. Emma Meserve photo

Jake Hodgkin stands in as a filler actor Aug. 13 during an on-stage rehearsal for the show “The Best of Broadway.” Hodgkin is the director and normally stays behind the curtain, but has a passion for the shows, knows every line and can fill in when needed. The show will be performed in early September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Emma Meserve photo

In front, left to right, Wes Peirson, 13, Lacey Moyse and Heather Mariscal practice choreography Aug. 13 during a dress rehearsal for the show “The Best of Broadway,” which will be performed in September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Emma Meserve photo

Melissa Hodgkin, the stage director, left, Jake Hodgkin the director, and Assistant Sirector Bette Fecteau pose Aug. 13 for a photo in front of the backdrop for the show “The Best of Broadway,” which will be performed in September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Emma Meserve photo

Lacey Moyse does a final pose Aug. 13 during a dress rehearsal of “The Best of Broadway,” which will be staged in September at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Moyse is a dance teacher who loves to be on stage and said she is excited to be able to be a part of this show. Emma Meserve photo

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