Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the 1946 film that became a cult Christmas classic in the 1980s, is getting a 1940s-style radio treatment at Chapel Street Theatre in Newark through Saturday. Under the direction of Brian M. Touchette, this simple, stripped down format proves to be a brilliant way to bring a story that...
Back in the day, families would gather around the radio to listen to serials that would be broadcast. Today, we have YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and many other media outlets that still provide “serials” in some fashion. Chapel Street Players took a favorite holiday story (It’s a Wonderful Life) and joined it with a classic way...
It’s Christmas Eve 1946, and George Bailey, the nicest guy in town, is in a terrible predicament. Cue Clarence, George’s guardian angel, who has yet to earn his wings. Clarence shows George what Bedford Falls would be like if George had never been born. For many, watching Frank Capra’s classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life”...
When one thinks of the 1980s, one thinks of the extravagance of the time period. Everything was over the top from clothing to music to hair. The 80s were a time when both parents worked and pursued creative outlets. Children were given every opportunity to be a part of everything. It was a time when...
There are some parents who dread Empty Nest Syndrome – finding themselves alone together after their children have grown and moved out. Then there are those parents who eagerly look forward to it. So what happens when you belong to the latter group and just can’t seem to get rid of your kids? Then you...
Who: You! All Of You! NO Experience Necessary What: A Public reading of an original full-length comedy from CSP NEXT – “Cancer: It’s Not for Everyone” Where: CSP Stage When: Saturday, November 15 at 1:00 PM Why: To provide valuable feedback to CSP NEXT playwright Bill Potter so he can polish the play and move...
By Josh Shannon jshannon@newarkpostonline.com What started as a theater group for University of Delaware faculty members has evolved into a thriving community theater organization that has stood the test of time for eight decades. The Chapel Street Players, an all-volunteer group, will celebrate its 80th year this year. The season kicks off Friday with a...
By Guest Blogger, Kevin Regan Kevin Regan is the Director of Multimedia and a player with CSz Philadelphia as well as a sometime performer, producer and other “p-words” with Wilmington’s City Theater Company. You have a mere three chances to see Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle, at Chapel Street Players in Newark this weekend. That...
When I was on my way to see Dame Edna’s Annual Family (and Down Under Members) Barbecue, I thought I knew what to expect. I had never seen a Dame Edna show before, but I know who Dame Edna is, and knew that some over the top comedy would be involved. I had no idea...
In 1957, Carol A. Murphy joined the Order of Sisters of St. Joseph and became Sister Maureen Murphy. During her time at Our Lady of Lourdes convent in upstate New York, Sister Maureen Murphy also became principal of a primary school and a mother. Fast forward to January 2014, when a Salvadorian nun gives birth...
