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Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

in association with Illinois Libraries Present

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

Join us for this virtual program 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 program will be recorded and viewable for 30 days. In order to receive the link, please register, whether or not you can attend live.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, 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. ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org.

Contact the Adult and Teen Services Desk at ats@dglibrary.org or call (630) 960-1200 with questions.

Participant Zoom instructions:

• Registration with email address is required. You will receive the access link with your reservation confirmation.
• Virtual programs adhere to the Library's Video and Photography Policy. Participants should be aware of their privacy settings before logging into the program.
• Attendees are NOT permitted to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services) or to record the event in any form. If an ILA-ILP moderator observes the use of these tools during a session, attendees may be immediately removed from the event. Repeated violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban from attending future events.

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