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Getting a head start in Ledyard

November 28, 2018 11:00 pm • Last Updated: November 29, 2018 8:00 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Ben Askew, center, portraying Fester, has his makeup applied by Cindy Burdo, a parent volunteer, while his fellow cast member, Ethan Dieckman, portraying Lurch, stands in the background while they and the cast prepare backstage for opening night of the Ledyard High School Drama production of the musical "The Addams Family" at the school Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. The play also will be performed Friday and Saturday at 7p.m. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Ledyard — The cast and crew were preparing backstage Thursday for opening night of the Ledyard High School Drama production of the musical "The Addams Family" at the school.

The play also will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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