The Merchant of Vengeance performed for 71st Annual Trail Days

Villain, hero, sweet girl, wise aunt and uncle, relief, singing and laugh were some of the words used to describe the melodrama this year.

The Merchant of Vengeance by Brooks Reeves and Rory Mack was directed by Sarah Coverdale along with being the stage manager also. This had some Shakespeare and western style to the drama of the night.

Damien Thompson played Sylvester Shylock, the villain. He plots and schemes against Montague "Rodeo" Ryder, the hero, played by Jordon Crouse. They chased around the stage and audience and then went to court to determine the right and wrong. Rose N. Guil...