PHOTO GALLERY: Hickman students prepare for "Once on This Island"

Young Ti Moune, played by Olivia Aufderheide, far left, cries in a tree during a dress rehearsal of "Once on This Island" at Hickman High School.   |  Zac Boesch

Mitchell Flottman, left, as Daniel Beauxhomme, and Myriah Araiza as Andrea perform during a rehearsal of "Once on This Island" at Hickman High School. Opening night will be Thursday.   |  Zac Boesch

Hickman High School students dance during a dress rehearsal for "Once on This Island."   |  Zac Boesch

Assistant stage manager Courtney Clark, center, speaks to Vicki Palmer, left, technical director, and Sarah Gerling, one of the directors, at Hickman High School. The students were rehearsing "Once on This Island."   |  Zac Boesch

Mama Euralie, left, played by Rachel Cornell, and Tonton Julian, played by Dylan Hosmer-Quint, hold hands with young Ti Moune, played by Olivia Aufderheide, after the couple found her orphaned during the course of the play. Students were performing "Once on This Island."   |  Zac Boesch

During dress rehearsals for "Once on This Island" at Hickman High School, Goddess Asaka, left, played by Olivia Jones, tells Ti Moune, played by Nora Hennessy, how Asaka will guide Ti Moune on her journey to the other side of the island.   |  Zac Boesch