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Over the Tavern

Play

Tom Dudzick

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

Characters

Lead

Ellen Pazinski
Female
Non-singer
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Chet Pazinski
Male
Non-singer
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Supporting

Rudy Pazinski
Male
Non-singer
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Sister Clarissa
Female
Non-singer
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Annie Pazinski
Female
Non-singer
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Featured

Georgie Pazinski
Male
Non-singer
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Ensemble

Eddie Pazinski
Male
Non-singer
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Character Portrayals

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    Ensemble

    A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.

    Trilogy

    A group of three connected dramatic works that develop a theme or narrative across multiple performances.

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright