The Schenectady Civic Players will be holding auditions for a July production of “Over the Tavern” by Tom Dudzick, directed by John Birchler, at 7:00 p.m. on May 21 and 23 at the Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12. S. Church Street, Schenectady. Rehearsals will begin the week of May 30 and take place three (or possibly) times a week. Performances will take place the last two weekends of July.
Cast of characters (all are Catholic; ages listed are approximate):
Georgie Pazinksi, a mentally challenged 13-year-old boy
Rudy Pazinski, a 12-year-old boy reluctantly preparing for his Confirmation
Eddie Pazinski, a 15-year-old boy, a bit of a hard case for his parents but the possessor of a heart of gold
Annie Pazinski, a shy, 16-year-old girl who feels doomed to a life of spinsterhood
Chet Pazinski, a man in his mid-40s, the owner of the tavern
Ellen Pazinski, a woman in her early 40s, Chet’s wife
Sister Clarissa, 70 years old, a nun and teacher
For more information, please contact John Birchler at 518-389-5839 or 311jab@gmail.com.