OPEN AUDITIONS FOR
OVER THE TAVERN
Sunday, October 18 and Monday, October 19 from 6-8 pm.
at Players Theatre
THE PLAY
Over the Tavern is a semi-autobiographical play by Tom Dudzick that explores the life of a Polish Catholic family living in Buffalo over the family Tavern during the late 1950s. The story centers on 12-year-old Rudy, who questions his faith and the strict teachings of his Catholic school, leading to humorous and poignant family dynamics as they navigate their beliefs and relationships.
CHARACTERS
Parents:
- Chet Pazinski- Father (40s - 50s) - Tired, burned out by the economics of the time, running the failing family business.
- Ellen Pazinski - Mother (40s - 50s) - Keeps everything together, juggling all of it.
- Sister Clarrisa - (40s-60s) - Questions nothing. Does not understand why children question EVERYTHING.
Children:
- Rudy (12 years old) - A talented, questioning 12-year-old who wants to be Ed Sullivan...or a writer...or stand-up comedian.
- Georgie (13 years old) - Has a developmental disability, a sweet child who is at a 3-year-old level.
- Eddie (15 years old) - Big brother who is questioning authority.
- Annie (16 years old) - Big sister who is questioning everything.
The show dates are December 11, 12, and 13, 2026.
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