Photos: Hanover High School set to perform 'The Lion King Jr.' musical

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Hanover High School senior Ben Newman (left) and Washington Elementary student Lucas Dozier perform in the roles of Mufasa and Young Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Shows are Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Seating is limited and tickets can be bought at the door for $10 (adults) and $9 (students).
Hanover High School senior Ben Newman (left) and Washington Elementary student Lucas Dozier perform in the roles of Mufasa and Young Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Shows are Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Seating is limited and tickets can be bought at the door for $10 (adults) and $9 (students).
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Hanover High School seniors Griffin Kuhn (left) and Ben Newman face off in their leading roles as Scar and Mufasa, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School seniors Griffin Kuhn (left) and Ben Newman face off in their leading roles as Scar and Mufasa, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Niña Apaitan and Luke Mumma perform in their roles of Rafiki and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Niña Apaitan and Luke Mumma perform in their roles of Rafiki and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Griffin Kuhn performs in the role of Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Griffin Kuhn performs in the role of Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Performers get their makeup and hair done before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Performers get their makeup and hair done before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Makeup artist Susan Taylor applies paint to Niña Apaitan's face before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Apaitan, a senior, performs in the featured role of Rafiki.
Makeup artist Susan Taylor applies paint to Niña Apaitan's face before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Apaitan, a senior, performs in the featured role of Rafiki.
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A cast member practices their pose before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
A cast member practices their pose before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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(From right) Hanover High School students Mya Maloney, Ella Nakielny and Zoe Reck take a selfie together while waiting to get their makeup done before a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
(From right) Hanover High School students Mya Maloney, Ella Nakielny and Zoe Reck take a selfie together while waiting to get their makeup done before a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production wait on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production wait on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lily Moorhead (left) gets her makeup done by Madison Maloney, a makeup and hair assistant, prior to a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Moorhead plays the role of Sarafina, as well as a lioness, a cheetah and a hyena.
Lily Moorhead (left) gets her makeup done by Madison Maloney, a makeup and hair assistant, prior to a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Moorhead plays the role of Sarafina, as well as a lioness, a cheetah and a hyena.
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Hanover High School students talk on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal for their winter musical production, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students talk on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal for their winter musical production, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production laugh on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production laugh on stage before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza gives stage crew member Annie Smith a piggyback ride in the hair and makeup room before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza gives stage crew member Annie Smith a piggyback ride in the hair and makeup room before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza gives stage crew member Annie Smith a piggyback ride in the hair and makeup room before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza gives stage crew member Annie Smith a piggyback ride in the hair and makeup room before the start of a dress rehearsal for their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast and crew members strike poses while recording a video prior to a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members strike poses while recording a video prior to a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lea Coppola gives Sam Laughman a hug before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Lea Coppola gives Sam Laughman a hug before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Costume coordinator Stephanie O'Brien uses a glue gun to fix a hyena costume before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Costume coordinator Stephanie O'Brien uses a glue gun to fix a hyena costume before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast and crew members laugh together while looking at photos before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members laugh together while looking at photos before the start of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lexi Knopp (left) works on the hair and makeup for Antoinette Williams before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Williams performs in the roles of a giraffe, a lioness and a wildebeest.
Lexi Knopp (left) works on the hair and makeup for Antoinette Williams before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Williams performs in the roles of a giraffe, a lioness and a wildebeest.
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Tina Matte applies face makeup for Ben Newman before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Newman performs in the featured role of Mufasa.
Tina Matte applies face makeup for Ben Newman before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Newman performs in the featured role of Mufasa.
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Lily Moorhead gets her makeup done by Madison Maloney prior to a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Lily Moorhead gets her makeup done by Madison Maloney prior to a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Alex Anderson and Lexi Knopp hug before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Anderson plays the role of the hyena Shenzi. Knopp performs as a wildebeest and a rhinoceros.
Alex Anderson and Lexi Knopp hug before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Anderson plays the role of the hyena Shenzi. Knopp performs as a wildebeest and a rhinoceros.
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Cast members sing and dance for a TikTok video prior to a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members sing and dance for a TikTok video prior to a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical, "The Lion King Jr.," on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Griffin Kuhn (left) gets help with his microphone pack from Luke Mumma before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Kuhn and Mumma perform in the roles of Scar and Older Simba, respectively.
Griffin Kuhn (left) gets help with his microphone pack from Luke Mumma before the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Kuhn and Mumma perform in the roles of Scar and Older Simba, respectively.
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Hailey Chavez smiles as she gets her hair braided before the start of a dress rehearsal for for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Chavez, a student at Hanover Middle School, performs in the role of Young Nala.
Hailey Chavez smiles as she gets her hair braided before the start of a dress rehearsal for for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Chavez, a student at Hanover Middle School, performs in the role of Young Nala.
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Cast and crew members listen to instructions from director Rene Staub (foreground) at the beginning of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members listen to instructions from director Rene Staub (foreground) at the beginning of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production listen to instructions before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production listen to instructions before the start of a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast members prepare for vocal warmups during a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members prepare for vocal warmups during a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza participates in vocal warmups during a dress rehearsal at the school's "The Lion King Jr." musical production on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza participates in vocal warmups during a dress rehearsal at the school's "The Lion King Jr." musical production on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast members participate in vocal warmups led by music director Deb Smith (foreground) at a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members participate in vocal warmups led by music director Deb Smith (foreground) at a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Niña Apaitan (left) and Lexi Knopp high-five at the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Niña Apaitan (left) and Lexi Knopp high-five at the start of a dress rehearsal for Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast and crew members wait offstage for the first act to begin during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members wait offstage for the first act to begin during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Niña Apaitan performs as Rafiki during the opening scene of Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Niña Apaitan performs as Rafiki during the opening scene of Hanover High School's production of "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform as zebras in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform as zebras in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform in the opening scene of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast members rehearse a scene in Act One of the musical "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members rehearse a scene in Act One of the musical "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Ben Newman performs in the role of Mufasa during dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Ben Newman performs in the role of Mufasa during dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform in the first act of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform in the first act of "The Lion King Jr." during a dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform as lionesses during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform as lionesses during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Will Mace, an eighth grader at Hanover Middle School, performs as Zazu in Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr."
Will Mace, an eighth grader at Hanover Middle School, performs as Zazu in Hanover High School's production of the musical "The Lion King Jr."
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Hanover High School students perform as lionesses during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform as lionesses during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Will Mace (center) performs as Zazu along with Lucas Dozier, as Young Simba, and Hailey Chavez, as Young Nala, during a dress rehearsal "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Will Mace (center) performs as Zazu along with Lucas Dozier, as Young Simba, and Hailey Chavez, as Young Nala, during a dress rehearsal "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover Middle School student Hailey Chavez performs as Young Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover Middle School student Hailey Chavez performs as Young Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lucas Dozier performs as Young Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Lucas Dozier performs as Young Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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A Hanover High School student performs in the role of a hyena during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
A Hanover High School student performs in the role of a hyena during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Ben Newman and Lucas Dozier perform in their roles during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Ben Newman and Lucas Dozier perform in their roles during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Niña Apaitan performs as Rafiki during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Niña Apaitan performs as Rafiki during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Ben Newman and Lucas Dozier perform in their roles during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Ben Newman and Lucas Dozier perform in their roles during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover students perform in a dress rehearsal of their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover students perform in a dress rehearsal of their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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10th grader Tyler Newman performs as Timon during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
10th grader Tyler Newman performs as Timon during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lucas Dozier performs as Young Simba during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Lucas Dozier performs as Young Simba during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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10th grader Owen Dozier performs as Pumbaa during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
10th grader Owen Dozier performs as Pumbaa during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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(From left) Owen Dozier, Luke Mumma and Tyler Newman perform as Pumbaa, Simba and Timon, respectively, during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
(From left) Owen Dozier, Luke Mumma and Tyler Newman perform as Pumbaa, Simba and Timon, respectively, during a rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Malcolm Gerlach and Samantha Laughman take a selfie together as they wait in the hallway for the second act to begin during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Gerlach performs in the roles of an antelope, a hyena and a wildebeest. Laughman performs in the roles of a zebra, a lioness and a hyena.
Malcolm Gerlach and Samantha Laughman take a selfie together as they wait in the hallway for the second act to begin during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Gerlach performs in the roles of an antelope, a hyena and a wildebeest. Laughman performs in the roles of a zebra, a lioness and a hyena.
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Costume coordinator Stephanie O'Brien (center) helps Niña Apaitan with part of her costume during the intermission at a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Costume coordinator Stephanie O'Brien (center) helps Niña Apaitan with part of her costume during the intermission at a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Lucas Dozier enjoys a snack during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Lucas Dozier enjoys a snack during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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A pair of zebras wait off stage during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
A pair of zebras wait off stage during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Performers take a break during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Performers take a break during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Cast members chat off stage during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast members chat off stage during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Performers, including Diego Oropeza (center), take a break during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Performers, including Diego Oropeza (center), take a break during the intermission of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Griffin Kuhn performs as Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Griffin Kuhn performs as Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Izzy Oropeza performs as Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Izzy Oropeza performs as Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform as Nala and Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform as Nala and Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform as Nala and Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform as Nala and Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Luke Mumma performs as Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Luke Mumma performs as Simba during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Niña Apaitan and Luke Mumma perform as Rafiki and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Niña Apaitan and Luke Mumma perform as Rafiki and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students performs in a dress rehearsal of their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students performs in a dress rehearsal of their production of the musical "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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(From left) Owen Dozier, Tyler Newman, Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform in a dress rehearsal of "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
(From left) Owen Dozier, Tyler Newman, Izzy Oropeza and Luke Mumma perform in a dress rehearsal of "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students perform as hyenas during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students perform as hyenas during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza performs as Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Izzy Oropeza performs as Nala during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students Griffin Kuhn (left) and Luke Mumma perform in their roles as Scar and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students Griffin Kuhn (left) and Luke Mumma perform in their roles as Scar and Simba, respectively, during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School senior Griffin Kuhn perform in the role of Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School senior Griffin Kuhn perform in the role of Scar during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students Luke Mumma, Niña Apaitan and Izzy Oropeza perform in their roles during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students Luke Mumma, Niña Apaitan and Izzy Oropeza perform in their roles during a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students wait on stage to rehearse their curtain call at the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students wait on stage to rehearse their curtain call at the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Director Rene Staub helps Luke Mumma with part of his Simba costume near the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Director Rene Staub helps Luke Mumma with part of his Simba costume near the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Hanover High School students wait to rehearse the curtain call at the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Hanover High School students wait to rehearse the curtain call at the end of a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Director Rene Staub leads the cast through the end of a dress rehearsal of "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Director Rene Staub leads the cast through the end of a dress rehearsal of "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Performers talk on stage following a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Performers talk on stage following a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." at Hanover High School Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
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Performers, including Will Mace (center), listen as director Rene Staub shares his notes following a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Performers, including Will Mace (center), listen as director Rene Staub shares his notes following a dress rehearsal for "The Lion King Jr." on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun
Hanover High School student Diego Oropeza reacts with joy at the end of a dress rehearsal as it's announced the cast and crew will go to Buffalo Wild Wings following their first performance of "The Lion King Jr."
Hanover High School student Diego Oropeza reacts with joy at the end of a dress rehearsal as it's announced the cast and crew will go to Buffalo Wild Wings following their first performance of "The Lion King Jr."
Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production end their final dress rehearsal with a "Hakuna Matata" on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production end their final dress rehearsal with a "Hakuna Matata" on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production end their final dress rehearsal with a "Hakuna Matata" on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Cast and crew members of Hanover High School's "The Lion King Jr." musical production end their final dress rehearsal with a "Hakuna Matata" on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019.
Dan Rainville, The Evening Sun