Rock of Ages
2026-06-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Summer Camp: Movie & TV Acting
2026-07-06 15:30 - 2026-07-10 18:30
Ever wanted to be on TV or even in the movies on a gigantic screen in a real theater? This is your chance to act in a TV show and Movie that campers will create at a new location at Newark’s state- of- the -art Chapel Street Players Performing Arts Theater. Work together on different projects such as creating a short movie script, a comedy show, a music video, a game show, a commercial and then perform them while learning camera techniques to film the production. Imagination and creativity as well as acting skills abound as you interact to produce an award-winning production. Campers will observe a “work in progress” each day.
Family and friends can watch the camper’s original production on the big screen in a star-studded film fest at Chapel Street Theater on Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Summer Camp: Curtains Up
2026-07-20 15:30 - 2026-07-24 18:30
The excitement of performing on a real stage at the new state-of-the-art Chapel Street Players Performing Arts Theater will be a memorable experience for campers. Be a part of our popular stage acting camp, Curtain’s Up, and perform a popular scripted play at the end of the week. Campers will learn how to develop characters, perform scenes, and interact with others as they work towards their final stage production. Our actors will learn projection, stage movement, listening skills, and characterizations, as well as other acting techniques needed for the stage. What a wonderful opportunity for young performers.
A fully scripted stage performance will be given for family and friends on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Curtain’s Going Up!

Summer Camp: Stars on Stage
2026-08-03 15:30 - 2026-08-07 18:30
Can you imagine the thrill of performing live comedy skits and sketches on a real theater stage? Do you like to be funny? Do you want to improvise and perform unscripted? This camp is for you as we learn how to perform and create comedy through improvisation, comedy skits and sketches, theater games, and to think on our feet and act spontaneously. Make friends, have fun, and learn how to perform on stage and become a “Star on Stage” on the stage at Chapel Street Players Performing Arts Theater!
Family and friends will be treated to a live interactive comedy performance on Friday at 5:30 p.m.

Newark Independent Film Festival
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-15
The Newark Independent Film Festival returns for its third year at Chapel Street Players, celebrating bold voices in indie filmmaking with a diverse lineup of short films from around the world. Join us in Newark, DE for an exciting showcase of storytelling and creativity—film block details will be announced this summer!
