Jake Hodgkin (right) fills in during a rehearsal for the show “The Best of Broadway” on August 13. Hodgkin is the director and usually stays behind the curtain, but he has a passion for the shows, knows every line and can fill in when needed. The show will be performed at the Franco Center in Lewiston in early September. Emma Meserve Photo

Wes Peirson, 13, tends to Jake Hodgkin, who takes on the lead role in the show “The Best of Broadway,” on Aug. 13. Hodgkin is the director and said he is thrilled to direct all the “wonderful people” in the cast, which will perform at the Franco Center in Lewiston in early September. Emma Meserve Photo

Samantha Herriot leads the ensemble choreography on August 13 for the production of “The Best of Broadway,” directed by Jake Hodgkin, which will be performed at the Franco Center in Lewiston in September. Herriot said she is having a great time being part of the show. Emma Meserve Photo

Jake Hodgkin fills in as a substitute during a stage rehearsal for the show “The Best of Broadway” on August 13. Hodgkin is the director and usually stays behind the curtain, but he has a passion for the shows, knows every line and can fill in when needed. The show will be performed at the Franco Center in Lewiston in early September. Emma Meserve Photo

Front, left to right: Wes Peirson, 13, Lacey Moyse and Heather Mariscal practice choreography on August 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, stage director (left), Jake Hodgkin, director, and associate director Bette Fecteau pose for a photo Aug. 13 in front of the set of “The Best of Broadway,” which will be performed at the Franco Center in Lewiston in September. Emma Meserve Photo

Lacey Moyse strikes a final pose on Aug. 13 during a dress rehearsal of “The Best of Broadway,” which will be performed at the Franco Center in Lewiston in September. Moyse is a dance teacher and loves being on stage. She said she is excited to be a part of the show. Emma Meserve Photo