Characters: The Tavern

Zach: The tavern owner’s son

Sally-Mae: The hired girl at the tavern

Zachariah Freeman: The tavern owner

Wile Ed Coats: The hired man at the tavern

The Vagabond: The stranger

The Woman: Another stranger

Selwyn Shotwell: The governor of the territory of Utah

Mrs. Shotwell: The Governor’s wife

Rosalind: The Governor’s daughter

Tom Allen: The Governor’s daughter’s fiancé

Elijah Tull: The Sheriff

Ezra: The Sheriff’s deputy

Blaze, Bart, and Buck: The Sheriff’s posse

Stevens: The attendant

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What's On

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Macbeth

June 16 - September 4, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

June 19 - October 3, 2025

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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Antony and Cleopatra

June 17 - September 5, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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The Importance of Being Earnest

June 20 - October 4, 2025

Randall L. Jones Theatre

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As You Like It

June 18 - September 6, 2025

Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre

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Steel Magnolias

June 21 - October 4, 2025

Randall L. Jones

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