Newark Independent Film Festival: Fright Nights Block 3
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
Festival Director, Kazy Tauginas, of the Newark Independent Film Festival presents Fright Nights!
10 Short Horror Films. You might grip the arm of your seat. You might laugh. You might look away. You might think it’s silly. It’s indie art – so just enjoy the ride!
Eden – After a Woman dies from a mysterious illness, she finds herself in a strange paradise.
Inveigh – A woman awakens in a basement with no memory of how she got there. As her captor torments her, she gradually regains her memory and the reason she was kidnapped.
Inspectre – The devil went down to Georgia…and this guy followed.
The Bottle – A grieving man’s life takes an unexpected turn when his message in a bottle receives an odd reply back.
Skin Laundry – After the sudden death of his girlfriend Sylvia, John is left hollowed out and drifting through the routines of an empty apartment. Down in the basement, her unfinished laundry still waits.
Behind the Signal – A behind the scenes look at the making of the fourth film in the groundbreaking Blood Signal franchise, in which the filmmakers attempt to once again break new ground in the horror genre.
Unfinished Chapter – As people vanish in a small town, two FBI agents suspect a local writer whose unsettling tales seem to predict each disappearance.
Silent Hill: A Letter to James – James Sunderland receives a letter from his late wife, Mary, drawing him to Silent Hill.
In the Valley: A Cosmic Queer Abduction – Lost in the vast Southern California desert, Josh wakes alone after a night with a mysterious Cowboy.
Don’t Go In The Basement – An apartment building in the Bronx falls into demonic chaos when a resident finds a cursed pendant.
These films have not been rated by the MPAA and contain images of violence, horror, and sexual situations. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Newark Independent Film Festival: Fright Nights Block 4
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
Festival Director, Kazy Tauginas’ feature length horror thriller – Mirror Life: Modern Zombies. Amidst a pandemic, a woman documents the search for her cousin who disappeared after entering a clinical trial for an experimental miracle drug called Dumitor.

Rumors
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-08 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-09 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-13 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
At a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the Deputy Mayor has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce. As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyers Ken and Chris Gorman, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Rumors
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
Shaw’s classic – and the inspiration for “My Fair Lady” – is given a new spin! This funny, intelligent tale of a Master of Dialects’ mission to remake an impoverished cockney girl and “take her anywhere and pass her off as anything!” is moved to 1968. Henry and Liza navigate the social upheaval in “Swinging London” after World War 2, where a newly affluent working class is breaking down barriers just blocks from Liza’s tiny flat and youth culture is turning society on its head

Sleigh my name! Holiday fun at CSP
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
Come see the Forgetful Squirrels rock the holidays at Chapel Street Players! You are in for a night of totally made-up fun, awesome games, and crazy characters. Don’t miss it!

Thank You Willie Sutton
2026-01-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
When four friends attend the funeral of Mrs. Graziano they find out she died because she could not afford her prescriptions. The youngest of the group – a klutzy 30-something – decides ‘something’ has to be done. She convinces the other three – all seniors – that ‘something’ is to burglarize pharmacies. All goes well until police put together a task force. And then it doesn’t go so well. This is screwball comedy a fast-paced, physical show with sight gags, pratfalls, and non-stop action.

Thank You Willie Sutton
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:30

Step In. Stand Out:Country/ Street Line Dancing Night
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.

Bell'Arte Trio: Songs of Wonder & Love
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
The Bell’Arte Trio (comprised of soprano Elizabeth Joy Kelly, oboist Rebecca Mindock, and pianist Rebecca Wilt) will perform a recital of chamber music that explores the beauty of song with and without words, featuring selections from opera, art song, and pieces composed specifically for this unique combination of timbres.

Pygmalion
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-27 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States

A Time for Love with Jay Daniels
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
Join acclaimed pianist and vocalist Jay Daniels for A Time for Love—a soulful and romantic journey through some of the most heartfelt songs ever written. From the tender beauty of “Baby, I Love Your Way” to the passionate power of “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Jay brings his smooth vocals and expressive piano style to a timeless collection of love songs.

Pygmalion
2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
This beloved dark comedy serves up murder, mayhem, and madcap family antics with a charming twist. When theater critic Mortimer Brewster discovers his sweet old aunts are secretly poisoning lonely gentlemen, he’s thrust into a whirlwind of eccentric relatives, buried bodies, and frantic cover-ups. Packed with rapid-fire dialogue and outrageous characters, Arsenic and Old Lace is a timeless farce that blends heart and hilarity with just the right dose of madness.

The George Cope 24-Hour Play Festival // 2026
2026-03-07 20:00 - 22:00
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!

Minas, Brazilian Jazz Duo: Bossa Nova Classics and Originals
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, 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.

The Forgetful Squirrels: PI(E) DAY SHOW
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States
The Forgetful Squirrels are slowing things down. Join us for an evening that trades quick-fire jokes for a deeper exploration of character and life. From a single spark of inspiration, we’ll weave together a series of interconnected scenes that find the comedy and the drama in everyday moments. It’s an immersive, unscripted experience you won’t want to miss

Abe Ovadia Jazz Trio
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, 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

Arsenic and Old Lace
2026-04-17 20:00, 2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-19 20:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, United States

Gerald Chavis/Harvey Price Quartet
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek view Rd., Newark, 19711, 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.
