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The Pazinski family returns to Circle’s stage in King O’ the Moon by Tom Dudzick, the second play in a trilogy inspired by the author’s childhood. Circle produced Dudzick’s Over the Tavern in 2005 and The Last Mass at St. Casimir’s in 2007. Ten years after Over the Tavern, this sequel takes place during the rebellious ‘60’s as Apollo 11 is on its voyage to the moon. The Pazinski’s come together as their lives seem to fall apart. Prior knowledge of this working-class family is not a prerequisite to appreciate the hilarious and heartfelt end to the three part series at Circle.
(DIRECTOR'S NOTE: The play is set in the backyard of the Pazinski tavern/apartment in Buffalo, NY - July, 1969.)
ELLEN PAZINSKI: Early 50’s. She is the widowed matriarch of the Pazinski clan, still living “over the tavern” that is the family business. (This role has been pre-cast)
RUDY PAZINSKI: 22 years old. Ellen’s Son. He is impassioned, devout, and confused, but in the wrappings of a comedian, the class clown, the smart-ass little brother. Quick and witty. Currently attending a Catholic seminary in preparation to become a priest, he cares deeply about his family and about the anti-war movement.
GEORGIE PAZINSKI: 23 years old. Ellen’s Son. A developmentally challenged man-child with the mental and emotional age of about 5 years old. A sweet young man in generally good spirits, he communicates with noises and gestures and a precious few garbled words. He has a determined single focus on the things he cares about. (Those auditioning for Georgie, select either Rudy or Eddie’s monologue. Please mark on your audition form if you would like to be considered for this role.)
EDDIE PAZINSKI: 25 years old. Ellen’s Son. Eddie got drafted, and into the Army and is happy to serve. He’s home right now with his pregnant wife Maureen. He is tough, the older brother-bully of the family. Eddie is not as smart or thoughtful as Rudy, nor as funny and quick-witted. But he wants to do what is right, and he is unfailingly loyal.
ANNIE PAZINSKI: 26 years old. Ellen’s Daughter. She has a smart, sarcastic tone, and she typically has spent a lot of energy feeling sorry for herself. Now that she is in a failing marriage, she has real reason to do so. She feels trapped, and doesn’t know whether or not her family can help her.
MAUREEN PAZINSKI: 26 years old. ELLEN’s daughter-in-law. Eddie’s wife who is about halfway through her pregnancy. She is attractive, sexual, and a blue-collar diner waitress. Maureen is as coarse and foul-mouthed and tough as her husband Eddie, but she loves him.
WALTER FRONZAK: Late 50’s. ELLEN’s employee/suitor. A friendly man who works at the family tavern and has been around the family for many years. Walter is low-key, but determined. He’s genuinely kind and thoughtful. Now, he has fallen for Ellen and wants to marry her.
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