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Wicked’s Marissa Bode criticises disability jokes

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Wicked star Marissa Bode calls out ableist jokes, breaking new ground as the first wheelchair-using actress to play Nessarose
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  • Bode posted a TikTok video condemning the disability-related jokes made about her character, showing her commitment to dismantling harmful stereotypes
  • As the first wheelchair user to portray Nessarose, Bode's groundbreaking casting is a significant step towards increased visibility and representation of disabled actors in major theatrical roles
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Marissa Bode, Wicked, Wicked
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