Images: Behind the Scenes with Pop Fusion at Six Flags Great America
Smoke billows down from the rafters as performer Charissa Hope of Chicago sings during a production of Pop Fusion at Six Flags.
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From left, Nicole Miceli of Lisle, Spencer Morrow of Chicago and Jessica Garrett of Mt Zion do a rendition of Hey Ya by OutKast during a production of Pop Fusion.
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Pop Fusion cast members Jessica Garrett, left, of Mt Zion and Nicole Miceli of Lisle put on makeup before a production of Pop Fusion.
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Seamstress Joanne Seaman of Park City pulls down a dress to work on. About 400 different costume items had to be made by hand for Pop Fusion.
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Spencer Morrow of Chicago perfoms during the production of Pop Fusion.
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Josh Franks of Chicago plays the roll of a disc jockey during the production of Pop Fusion.
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Technical supervisor Scott Schroeder of Appleton, Wisconsin checks out the stage during a rehearsal.
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Lighting and sound operator Chris Payne of Racine, Wisconsin operates the lighting board during the production.
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Technician Patrick Stewart of San Antonio, Texas checks the lighting as the cast members rehearse prior to the production of Pop Fusion.
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Lauren Robinson of Riverdale puts on her makeup backstage before showtime.
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Cast member Jessica Garrett of Mt Zion does her hair in the dressing room before the production.
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Mike Antunes of Gurnee sells cotton candy before Pop Fusion opens at Six Flags.
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Brian Borches of Bristol, Wisconsin writes down the daily chores required of cast members.
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From left, cast members Connor See of Decatur and Charissa Hope of Chicago talk with 5-year-old Shaylyn Braun of Bristol, Wisconsin after the show.
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Lighting and sound operator Chris Payne operates the lighting board during the production.
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