Wicked star Marcie Dodd plays the role of Elphaba

As many Wicked fans lined up to get into Century II for Wednesday night’s performance of Broadway’s “Wicked,” KAKE News went behind the scenes for an exclusive interview with Marcie Dodd. Dodd is the performance’s leading  lady, playing the role of Elphaba, better know as the Wicked Witch of the West. Dodd told KAKE News that “It’s an honor to be able to play a part like this.” The actress arrives before any of her co-stars to prepare for the role of Elphaba. She has to wear green make and tights. The costume includes a wig and a pointed hat, which completes the head-to-toe transformation.

At one point in the show, Dodd has to wear a sequin-studded dress that weighs about 40 pounds. The actress said the makeup doesn’t bother her, but she has to stay cool and avoid sweating because the makeup will run. Dodd stated that after 10 minutes in the shower, the makeup finally comes off. When the actress is out of makeup and looking like her old self, very few fans recognize her. “I’m actually a pretty shy person,” she said. “But every now and then somebody will catch a glimpse of green still on my ear.”

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Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2009

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