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Run Of 'Matilda' Will Benefit Bloomfield Boy Diagnosed With Leukemia
The Charles Seller Foundation will present its summer musical, which will benefit Matteo Campoverde. See event details here.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Charles Seller Foundation. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
The Charles Seller Foundation, based in Bloomfield, proudly presents its summer musical, "Matilda," for the benefit of Matteo Campoverde. Matteo is a 9-year-old boy from Bloomfield, New Jersey. He was diagnosed in May of 2024 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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 75-year-old running 501(c) nonprofit organization.
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The Charles Seller Foundation’s production of Matilda will be presented on July 31st, August 1st, August 2nd, August 7th, August 8th, & August 9th at 7:30pm and August 2nd & August 9th 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/ticketin...
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/x7mNDKZVqMab...
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On August 2nd at 2 pm, the foundation will be hosting an autism friendly performance of Matilda! 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.
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