The Treasure of Shiver River, or It's Hard to Drive Cattle When Their Horns Are Frozen

The Melodrama crew tries (and fails) to stifle laughter after a trick is played on Eddie Buford, as Rusty Nail, Friday night. A sugar cube that should have been sweet turned out to be a little sour.

Heidi Claire Sanders (Emily Morgan), left, catches Marshall Law in a compromising and misunderstood position with Paige Turner (Virginia Parker).

Dr. Ophelia Payne (Nina Jackman), left, yells at the dog she created out of Rusty Nail as he is contained on a leash by Gail Nail (Lauren Buford).

Rusty Nail leaps in the air after he is fed an energizing tonic by the evil Dr. Ophelia Payne in order to confuse him and render him unable to work the auction.

Hunter Hammer, as the hero Marshal Marshall Law, shows off costumed enhancements as Mary Martin introduces his character.

Goldie (Judy Hamel), right, shows her character's emotions to the packed Grand Encampment Opera House Saturday.