Community theater in Newark, DE

2 theaters in Newark, Delaware. 6 shows playing or coming up, 4 open auditions, 2 crew calls.

Now playing in Newark

  1. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

    Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics), Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart (book)

    The Brandywiners

    Musical

    Brandywiners' Second Stage show: the farce about the slave Pseudolus winning his freedom. Directed by S. Lee Lewis, music direction by Clint Williams.

    Dates
    Thu Oct 29, 8pm
    Fri Oct 30, 8pm
    Sat Oct 31, 2pm
    Sun Nov 1, 2pm
    Where
    Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at Newark Charter School, 200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

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  2. Trouble in Mind

    Alice Childress

    Chapel Street Players

    PlayNot for kids

    1955 satire about a Black actress challenging an anti-lynching Broadway play during rehearsals; directed by Dominic Santos. Content advisory: racial slurs, racism, smoking.

    Dates
    Fri Dec 4, 8pm
    Sat Dec 5, 8pm
    Sun Dec 6, 2pm
    Thu Dec 10, 8pm
    3 more datesFri Dec 11, 8pm
    Sat Dec 12, 2pm
    Sat Dec 12, 8pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE
    Tickets
    $22 adult; $20 senior (65+), military, student (21 and under); $18 child (12 and under)
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  3. The Lifespan of a Fact

    Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, Gordon Farrell

    Chapel Street Players

    Play

    Comedy about a fact-checker and an essayist battling over truth in a magazine piece; directed by Stuart Wenger.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 12, 8pm
    Sat Feb 13, 8pm
    Sun Feb 14, 2pm
    Thu Feb 18, 8pm
    3 more datesFri Feb 19, 8pm
    Sat Feb 20, 2pm
    Sat Feb 20, 8pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE
    Tickets
    $22 adult; $20 senior (65+), military, student (21 and under); $18 child (12 and under)
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  4. The George Cope 24-Hour Playwriting Festival

    NEXT Playwriting Group writers

    Chapel Street Players

    Festival

    Six new short plays written overnight, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours, script in hand.

    Dates
    Sat Mar 6, 8pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE
    Tickets
    $5 general admission, sold at the door

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

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  5. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B

    Kate Hamill

    Chapel Street Players

    Play

    Fast-paced comedy reimagining Sherlock Holmes and Watson through a feminist lens; directed by Jennifer Kent.

    Dates
    Fri Apr 9, 8pm
    Sat Apr 10, 8pm
    Sun Apr 11, 2pm
    Thu Apr 15, 8pm
    3 more datesFri Apr 16, 8pm
    Sat Apr 17, 2pm
    Sat Apr 17, 8pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE
    Tickets
    $22 adult; $20 senior (65+), military, student (21 and under); $18 child (12 and under)
    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

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  6. La Cage aux Folles

    Jerry Herman (music and lyrics), Harvey Fierstein (book)

    Chapel Street Players

    Musical

    The Reene G. O'Leary fundraiser production, directed by Brian M. Touchette.

    Dates
    Fri Jun 11, 8pm
    Sat Jun 12, 8pm
    Sun Jun 13, 2pm
    Fri Jun 18, 8pm
    5 more datesSat Jun 19, 8pm
    Sun Jun 20, 2pm
    Thu Jun 24, 8pm
    Fri Jun 25, 8pm
    Sat Jun 26, 8pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE
    Tickets
    $25 all tickets (fundraiser)
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Auditions in Newark

  1. The Lifespan of a Fact

    Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, Gordon Farrell

    Chapel Street Players

    In 6 daysPlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Oct 26, 7pm–9pm
    Tue Oct 27, 7pm–9pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    Roles
    Emily Penrose (40s-60s, editor-in-chief), John D'Agata (40s-60s, essayist), Jim Fingal (mid-20s, fact checker). Open to non-traditional casting; any gender.
    Prepare
    Cold readings from the script in pairs or trios; bring the completed CSP audition form (sign-in 6:30pm).
    Callbacks
    Callbacks (if needed) Thursday, October 29, 7-9pm.
    Rehearsals
    Read-throughs in November; on-stage rehearsals start in December. Cast must be available for load-in Dec 13 and strike Feb 21.
    Performs
    February 12 to 20, 2027

    Note: Director contact wengerstuart@gmail.com for those who cannot attend.

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  2. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B

    Kate Hamill

    Chapel Street Players

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Mon Dec 7, 6:30pm–8:30pm
    Wed Dec 9, 6:30pm–8:30pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    Performs
    April 9 to 17, 2027

    Note: Dates only from the CSP events calendar; role and preparation details were not posted yet (listed 'TBA').

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  3. La Cage aux Folles

    Jerry Herman, Harvey Fierstein

    Chapel Street Players

    MusicalAdults 18+
    When
    Sun Feb 21, 6:30pm–8:30pm
    Mon Feb 22, 7pm–9pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    Performs
    June 11 to 26, 2027

    Note: Dates only from the CSP events calendar; details were not posted yet (listed 'TBA').

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  4. The George Cope 24-Hour Playwriting Festival

    Chapel Street Players

    PlayAdults 18+
    When
    Fri Mar 5, 7pm
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    Roles
    Actors for six new short plays written overnight, rehearsed Saturday and performed script in hand within 24 hours.
    Rehearsals
    Directors begin rehearsals Saturday morning, March 6; the performance is 12 hours later.
    Performs
    March 6, 2027, 8:00 pm (six new short plays)

    Note: The festival page says 'the Friday night auditions for actors' come before the writers write overnight, and the CSP calendar lists the festival's Friday start (March 5, 2027) at 7:00 pm, which is the date and time used here. CSP's separate audition event page (chapelstreetplayers.org/event/audition-24-hour-playwriting-festival/) is dated March 6, 2027 at 8:00 pm, the same hour as the performance, which looks like a calendar slip; confirm with CSP at 302-368-2248. Free to audition.

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Crew calls

  1. Run crew / stagehands, Set building, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costumes, Hair & makeup, Front of house

    Chapel Street Players

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteers welcome for stage crew (set construction, props, scene changes, backstage during rehearsals and performances, lighting, sound and effects), costume and makeup assistance, box office, ushering and concessions; newcomers are welcome. The sign-up page says the theatre is looking for front-of-house volunteers (roles vary by event).
    Where
    Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Rd, Newark, DE 19711
    Respond
    Sign up at https://chapelstreetplayers.org/weneedyou/; csp_boxoffice@yahoo.com or csp_email@yahoo.com; 302-368-2248
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  2. Costumes, Set building, Scenic painting, Lighting, Hair & makeup, Run crew / stagehands, Front of house, Other

    The Brandywiners

    Volunteer
    The job
    Volunteer sign-up for committees: priority committees needing immediate support are Marketing/Communications, Event Volunteers (for example the Ice Cream Fest), Playbill Advertising/Show Sponsorship and Costumes; others are rehearsal assistance, tickets, set build, scenic painting, set load-in and strike, hospitality and concessions, first aid and safety, lights, make-up and hair, stage crew and ushers/greeters.
    Where
    Fall show: Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at Newark Charter School, 200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711 (the summer show is at Longwood Gardens, PA)
    Respond
    Volunteer form at https://brandywiners.org/volunteer-sign-up-form/; Elaine O'Connell, Board Volunteer Chair, oconnell.e@verizon.net; Info@Brandywiners.org
    Full notice ↗

Theaters in Newark

Chapel Street Players

Newark's community theater, founded in 1934, at its own playhouse on Creek View Road. Each season includes four mainstage plays, a 24-hour playwriting festival and a June fundraiser musical.

Trouble in Mind opens Dec 4 · 4 more shows coming up · 4 open auditions · 1 crew call

Website
chapelstreetplayers.org ↗
Auditions
chapelstreetplayers.org/… ↗
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The Brandywiners

A nonprofit musical theater company since 1932 with hundreds of active members and a chorale. It produces an annual Main Stage show at Longwood Gardens and a Second Stage show at the Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at Newark Charter School.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opens Oct 29 · 1 crew call

Website
brandywiners.org ↗
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