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Camp, kitsch, patriotism and piety

The U.S. Naval Academy stages its annual Halloween/All Saints’ Day concert, an over-the-top amalgam of entertainment.

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Oct. 25, 2012

From left, John Carlos, Lorraine Roberts and Shanon Lavin warm up backstage at the dress rehearsal for the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. It's a high-production variety show put on by academy students complete with lights, music and action. Tickets are a hot item as the show runs only two nights.

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James White, left, as 'Laughing Sal' lets out a screech, getting the attention of Noelle Woods, 4 at the entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 26, 2012

James White, left, as "Laughing Sal" lets out a screech, getting the attention of Noelle Woods, 4 at the entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

From left, Jakob Lilly, Sam Weisshaar, and Brian Hiltabidle taunt Phil Rouse, the Julius Ceasar statue, prior to the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. Before the show, people line up to get in but are entertained (and scared) by talking statues, gargoyles, and other entertainers.

Oct. 26, 2012

From left, Jakob Lilly, Sam Weisshaar, and Brian Hiltabidle taunt Phil Rouse, the Julius Ceasar statue, prior to the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. Before the show, people line up to get in but are entertained (and scared) by talking statues, gargoyles, and other entertainers.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Emilie Gidley and her candelabra chapeau strolls down the aisle during a 'Be Our Guest' number at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 25, 2012

Emilie Gidley and her candelabra chapeau strolls down the aisle during a "Be Our Guest" number at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

An oversized jack o' lantern and cat walk down the aisle at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 26, 2012

An oversized jack o' lantern and cat walk down the aisle at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Actors in scary skeleton costumes run through the audience at a dress rehearsal for the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 25, 2011

Actors in scary skeleton costumes run through the audience at a dress rehearsal for the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Devan Grigsby sings from a perch inside the chapel dome at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. He plays one of several 'Phantoms of the Opera.' The spectacular is held inside the academy's ornate chapel, which adds to the ambiance of the spooky event.

Oct. 25, 2012

Devan Grigsby sings from a perch inside the chapel dome at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. He plays one of several "Phantoms of the Opera." The spectacular is held inside the academy's ornate chapel, which adds to the ambiance of the spooky event.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

From left, John and Jennifer DiCamillo and their sons, Michael and Nathan, watch a phantom of the opera character at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 26, 2012

From left, John and Jennifer DiCamillo and their sons, Michael and Nathan, watch a phantom of the opera character at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

A harried scrum of waiters carry trays of food in the 'Be Our Guest' number at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Oct. 25, 2012

A harried scrum of waiters carry trays of food in the "Be Our Guest" number at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

The audience watches Plebe Monique Valliere make her entrance. She plays Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera.'

Oct. 26, 2012

The audience watches Plebe Monique Valliere make her entrance. She plays Christine in "Phantom of the Opera."

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Plebe Monique Valliere sings during the Halloween Spectacular.

Oct. 25, 2012

Plebe Monique Valliere sings during the Halloween Spectacular.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Sam Strelkoff hits a final note during one of his many solos at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. Strelkoff is a senior at the academy.

Oct. 25, 2012

Sam Strelkoff hits a final note during one of his many solos at the U.S. Naval Academy's Halloween Spectacular in Annapolis. Strelkoff is a senior at the academy.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

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