Overview

Synopsis

The first in a trilogy of plays about the Pazinski family, Over the Tavern is set in Autumn 1959. The idealism of the decade is starting to fade, which in many ways mirrors what’s going on in the Pazinski family’s Buffalo apartment: father Chet is burned out, mom Ellen is facing the challenges of motherhood, and their four kids are facing their own challenges. With easily-recognizable characters and relatable family drama, Tom Dudzick’s comedy-drama is a popular staple of community and regional theatres around the United States.

Show Information

Book
Tom Dudzick
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1994
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
The Pazinski apartment in Buffalo, New York., 1959
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
Samuel French
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Small Cast, Regional Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Mature Adult, Elderly, Early Teen, Adult, Late Teen Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Ellen Pazinski

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Chet Pazinski

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Rudy Pazinski

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Sister Clarissa

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Annie Pazinski

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Georgie Pazinski

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Eddie Pazinski

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright