Into the Woods at The Charles Seller Foundation

The Charles Seller Foundation, based in Bloomfield Nj, proudly presents its summer musical Into the Woods for the benefit of Gino DeVito.

The Charles Seller Foundation’s production of Into the Woods will be presented on July 30th, July 31st, August 1st, August 6th, August 7th, & August 8th at 7:30pm and August 1st** & August 8th at 2:00pm at Bloomfield High School (160 Broad St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003). Tickets will be sold at the door or online via this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/into-the-woods-presented-by-the-charles-seller-foundation

Every year, the foundation selects an individual from our community who is facing medical challenges as our beneficiary for that coming year. The funds raised primarily from the organization’s summer musical go to our beneficiary to help offset medical costs. In 1950, a young man named Charles Seller was struck by a train and lost one of his legs. His family and friends collaborated to put on a variety show titled “Talent Time” to aid in his medical costs. This tradition started in Bloomfield, NJ, and is a 76-year-old running 501(c) non-profit organization.

The foundation's beneficiary, Gino is a 5 year old boy from Nutley, New Jersey. Gino has been diagnosed with SATB-2 associated syndrome, a condition so rare there are only approximately 550 recorded cases. SATB2-associated syndrome can affect multiple bodily systems and is characterized by cranio-facial abnormalities, hypotonia, severe speech problems, dental abnormalities, behavioral problems, significant developmental delays, difficulty eating, poor growth, risk for seizures, visual complications and cardiac complications.

Group sale pricing will be made available for community organization, schools, camps, etc. upon request. To request group pricing please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/x7mNDKZVqMabcRGm8

On August 1st at 2:00pm** the foundation will be hosting an autism friendly performance of Into the Woods! This will be a relaxed performance featuring adjusted lighting, reduced sound levels, a break area outside of the theater, fidget toys, visual guidebooks, and character guides. There will be no modifications made to the content of the show itself.

This production features:

Narrator: Mark Schellhorn

Cinderella: Angelina Aragona

Jack: Samuel Guanzon

Milky White: Mickey Ahern

Baker: Luke Wroblewski

Baker’s Wife: Julia Duncan

Cinderella’s Stepmother: Tyler McGeough

Florinda: Arianna Curran

Lucinda: Riley Finnerty

Jack’s Mother: Victoria Alameda

Little Red Riding Hood: Gabrielle Alas

The Witch: Amber Allen

Cinderella’s Father: Devin Natto

Mysterious Man: Spencer Serritella

Cinderella’s Mother: Emily Hsiang

Wolf: Wiliam Haresch

Rapunzel: Sarah MacVicar

Rapunzel’s Prince: Abbi Pesner

Granny: Nicolette Cetrulo

Cinderella’s Prince: Diogo Ramirez

Steward: Zachary Alameda

Giant’s Wife: Camila Andrade

Featured Children: Lake Ballard, Zara Sridharan, Lucas Tait, & Lennon Virgin

Ensemble; Alexandra Amiths, Cienna Campbell, Kaydn Cordoba, Miranda Courtright, Scarlett Della Fava, Ein Hidelago, Natasha Nason, Natalia Nieves, Naylani Seymour, & Erin Toal

Storyteller Chorus: Cyriah Anderson, Kaitlyn Barnes, Elliot Castaneda, Zeina Fontanez, Gavin Gigante, Evelyn Huber, Oliver Huber, Rachel McDonough, Jenna McGowan, &Audrey Vassos

Production team:

Director: Carey Gsell

Stage Manager: Jason Serrano

Music Director: Hannah Elarmo

Music Director: Lisa MacVicar

Choreographer: Miguel Montoya

Costume/Props Designer: Mariaelena Alameda

Costume/Props Designer: Scout Schiro

Set Designer: Joesph Verga

Lighting Designer: Kelly Ng

Sound Designer: Olivia Sousa

Art Designer: Kassidy Nicolosi

Puppet Designer: Ren Bailey

Wig Designer: Michael Burke