No One Mourns the Wicked?
Ultimately, Wicked is a story about the cost of being othered, the pain of being misnamed, and the quiet revolution of standing in your truth.

Wannabe actor Jake Dunham (Harrison Emmonds) finds himself trapped in his own mind by his loneliness. His two imaginary friends 'David' (Craig Pearson) and 'Teresa' (Brad Oliver) are the only people who manage to keep Jake going in life, their friendship frays when Maddie (Juliette Frances Taylor), a fellow actress at the local theatre, attracts Jake's attention.
Ultimately, Wicked is a story about the cost of being othered, the pain of being misnamed, and the quiet revolution of standing in your truth.
Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) improves on the original's terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. --> check out reviews & film summary
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