Performances: November 14-16, 2025
Description:
Originally produced in New York in 1991, this darkly funny examination of the legend of folk heros Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday and the powerful mythology of the O.K. Corral gunfight gives special emphasis to the lives of the women whose fortunes were inextricably linked to theirs: Matty Blaylock, Wyatt’s first wife, Josie, her rival for Wyatt’s affections, and Katie Elder, the woman Doc could never quite get away from. The Clantons and McLowerys, the saloon girls, and the mysterious accordion player everybody would like to kill, all help texture this rich and vivid study of the seductive and suicidal worship of violence that is a dark part of American culture and history.
All Performances to be held at the
Griffin Moose Lodge Banquet Hall
The Crew of Camelot Theatre’s Production of
‘Tombstone’
Directed by
Logan Fagin and Brad D. Fowler
Auditions to be held in August 2025
The Characters of
‘Tombstone’
- Wyatt Earp – A symbol of stoic justice and the lawman persona. He’s a man of few words, exuding an aura of quiet strength and authority. However, underneath the cool exterior, there’s an emotional depth that hints at past trauma and a sense of duty to protect. Earp’s moral compass is one of the central aspects of the play.
- Doc Holliday – A brilliant and witty man caught in the throes of his own self-destruction due to illness. He is charming, with a biting humor that hides his pain. His friendship with Wyatt is one of the more poignant relationships in the play. Doc can switch between being sardonic, angry, and surprisingly tender.
- Virgil Earp – The eldest Earp brother. He is a man of reason, often trying to prevent violence, but still bound to the code of justice. There’s a quiet sadness in him, as he understands the toll the violence takes on everyone, especially his brothers.
- Morgan Earp – The most human of the Earp brothers, he is often caught between the law and the personal stakes surrounding the conflict with his family. He is more emotionally driven than Wyatt.
- Mattie Blaylock – Wyatt’s common-law wife. She’s devoted to Wyatt but struggles with his emotional distance and the toll his lawman lifestyle takes on their relationship. Her love for Wyatt runs deep but she is haunted by feelings of abandonment and the weight of the violent world they live in.
- Josie – Charismatic, witty, romantic, and impetuous she shares an intimate relationship with Wyatt, which puts her at odds with Mattie but also takes a keen interest in Doc when he arrives.
- Kate Elder – Tough and brash. She is fiercely protective of Doc and is one of the few characters who doesn’t shy away from confronting the brutal realities of their world. She can be fiery, but there’s also a vulnerability that surfaces, especially in her interactions with Doc.
- Blondie – One of the saloon girls at the Oriental Saloon. Flirtatious but also wise, she is lively and quick-witted, the kind of woman who is accustomed to negotiating her own survival. She can be playful with patients but sharp when needed.
- Pauline – Another of the saloon girls, but contrasts with Blondie. Sassy, cunning and resilient. More cynical and world weary than Blondie but equally sharp-tongued and clever. She knows the harsh realities of town life but hides vulnerability behind tough jokes.
- Johnny Behan – The county sheriff who plays both sides. Behan wants to be respected but is more concerned with power and influence than justice. He’s polished and diplomatic but has little backbone when things get ugly.
- Ike Clanton – The would-be leader of the Clantons, but lacks any real authority. He’s boastful and aggressive, but when push comes to shove, he tends to back down. He’s dangerous in a corner, more out of fear than strength.
- Billy Clanton – The youngest Clanton, full of bravado and a desire to prove himself. He’s more dangerous than Ike because he acts on impulse and doesn’t fully grasp the consequences of violence.
- Tom McLowry – The quieter of the McLowry brothers. Tom tends to follow Frank’s lead but has his own mind. He’s not necessarily bloodthirsty but caught in a lifestyle that’s hard to escape.
- Frank McLowry – The more dominant McLowry brother. Frank is hardened and angry at the world, especially the Earps. He sees violence as inevitable and resents any sense of law that’s not on his side.
- Drunk – The town drunk who also just so happens to be the judge.