Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Mariss Bode

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu.

Join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose in "Wicked." As the highly anticipated sequel, "Wicked: For Good," approaches, we’ll reflect on what makes the story so meaningful to Bode and audiences around the world. Bode will also share personal stories and insights from her time on stage, the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production, and what the future holds for her career.

Amanda Finn will join Bode in conversation. Finn is a queer theater, lifestyle, and travel journalist based in Chicago. Their work has appeared in the Chicago Reader, American Theatre Magazine, Yahoo, Huffington Post, and more.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email aWxsaW5vaXNsaWJyYXJpZXNwcmVzZW50IHwgaWxhICEgb3Jn.

This program will be presented online via Zoom. Free and open to the public, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please make sure to mark "Harvard Diggins Library" when registering, so the library may receive participation credit. Register at: https://www.harvard-diggins.org/event/beyond-the-screen-a-wicked-conversation-with-marissa-bode

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