Taking place in the early 1970s on the Lower East Side, Al Tapper's "Bettinger's Luggage" follows a Jewish family and friends' pursuit of success, love, and happiness. Lou Bettinger owns a revered luggage shop, intending to pass it on to his son George, who dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian instead. Amidst strained communication, their relationship faces a breaking point. With Bessie, Lou's sister who believes she knows best how to run the store; Angel, the Puerto Rican employee who is more like a son to Lou than George is; a young girl suffering from abuse by her volatile husband; an aging Lothario who has eyes for Bessie, and a vibrant cast of characters, this epic story unfolds in Delancey Street's Jewish community.