The George Cope 24-Hour Play Festival // 2026

At 8pm, the curtain will rise on 6 brand new plays written and rehearsed all in the last 24 hours. Join us as we present the culmination of a mad creative dash to beat the clock. Will there be mysteries? Drama? Romance? Tragedy?  We don’t know! They’ve not been written yet!

$5

Minas, Brazilian Jazz Duo: Bossa Nova Classics and Originals

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Join us for an evening of Bossa Nova with Brazilian jazz duo Minas! Based in Philadelphia for a great part of their career, Minas has been on the forefront of world music and Brazilian Jazz in the Northeast for the past 30 years. Led by the couple Orlando and Patricia Haddad, Minas has recorded and released 8 CDs, 7 of them in Philadelphia. Their latest, “Beatles in Bossa”, reached #1 and was among the 10 best Latin Jazz albums in 2022, on Roots Music Report. Their first, "Num Dia Azul", released on vinyl in 1983, has become a collector's item. Minas has performed in many major national venues including Lincoln Center in NY, Kennedy Center in DC, and The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.

Free

Abe Ovadia Jazz Trio

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Abe Ovadia Trio, renowned for their innovative approach to jazz. The performance will feature Abe Ovadia on jazz guitar, Jarrett Walser on drums, and Ben Rubens on bass, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The trio's synergy will bring to life a repertoire that bridges traditional and contemporary jazz, appealing to both purists and new listeners alike. Learn more at www.abeovadia.com

Free

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Gerald Chavis/Harvey Price Quartet

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Gerald Chavis/Harvey Price Quartet will perform a concert of jazz standards and selections from the American songbook. In addition to Gerald Chavis on trumpet and Harvey Price on vibes, the quartet also features bassist Barry Boyd and drummer Tom Palmer.

Free

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Joseph Kesselring’s classic dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace serves up laughs and chills as two sweet old ladies mix murder with manners. Add in eccentric relatives and wild twists, and you’ve got a killer night at the theater!

UD Graduate Percussion Group

Chapel Street Players 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, United States

Join the award-winning Graduate Percussion Group from the University of Delaware for an exciting and visually-engaging performance of works for percussion ensemble.

Free