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Hill Cumorah Pageant

The Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra, N.Y., is an annual Mormon religious reenactment of the story of Jesus, plus the Book of Mormon. Participants come from all over the country to be part of the performance and to share their faith.

The Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra, N.Y., is an annual Mormon religious reenactment of the story of Jesus, plus the Book of Mormon. Participants come from all over the country to be part of the performance and to share their faith.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Every year, the Hill Cumorah Pageant draws hundreds of audience members and volunteer performers to Palmyra, N.Y., for a massive stage spectacle depicting the events in the Book of Mormon.

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Young Mormons take part in the opening scene of The Hill Cumorah Pageant.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Hundreds of cast members participate in the Hill Cumoarh Pageant. The soundtrack is prerecorded, so actors are chosen based on appearance alone.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Hundreds of Mormon families come to the site for the yearly pageant, which is performed at no cost. Parking is free too.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Jason Cardinet of Sacramento talks with attendees of the the Hill Cumorah Pageant before taking part in the performance. More than one performer called participation in the show a “bucket list” experience.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Hair stylists bow their heads in prayer before the start of the evening performance. Like everyone involved with staging the event, they are volunteers.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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