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

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode who made her feature film debut as Nessarose in the 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. 

Participants will need to register to receive the link to the conversation. Register online at bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode.

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. 

Questions about this program can be emailed to Marcie at reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org.

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 illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org.