#❝ NATASHA IS YOUNG ❞ ╱ natasha rostova

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#Яглазамихудожниковмира 🎨🖌️

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one day i will make a web weaving post about natasha rostova and rosamund du prix and how similar they are

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PROPAGANDA

NATASHA ROSTOVA (WAR AND PEACE) (CW: Pregnancy)

1.) Natasha is one of the MCs of the novel and for the majority of it she stays an incredibly complex, flawed and fleshed out character but then THE EPILOGUE COMES. In the epilogue she marries Pierre Bezukhov (who I talked about in my previous propaganda) and essentially loses her personality. The point of her existence now is to serve Pierre and be his 24/7 baby machine. The narrative puts emphasis on how important singing is for her (Natasha expresses herself through it) but after she gets married she stops singing (the other moment she stops singing is after her failed elopement with Anatole Kuragin, when she's depressed and basically at her lowest point) because she doesn't need it anymore since she has a husband UwU.

Natasha is described as a perfect and understanding wife for Pierre and yet she's allowed only to soak in his views and thoughts without adding anything from herself. ("Now that he was telling it all to Natásha he experienced that pleasure which a man has when women listen to him—not clever women who when listening either try to remember what they hear to enrich their minds and when opportunity offers to retell it, or who wish to adopt it to some thought of their own and promptly contribute their own clever comments prepared in their little mental workshop—but the pleasure given by real women gifted with a capacity to select and absorb the very best a man shows of himself." (c) Book 15, Ch. 17).

When Natasha's cousin Sonya tries to stop her from eloping with Anatole, Natasha screams that she's now his slave and will do anything he wants and although she and Anatole never meet again after the elopement fails, she never escapes the fate of becoming a slave to her man.

To be honest I dislike Natasha (there's no excuse for how she and her family treated her cousin Sonya) but the way she portrayed in the epilogue infuriates me. Her marriage to Pierre cancels out her character arc and personal growth she had before it completely.

2.) After 2k pages detailing her unique way of thinking, lust for life, hyperactivity and love of freedom Natasha is married and therefore summarily shunted off to being jealous and incapable of understanding her husband's higher purpose, no longer singing and having no other preoccupation in life but the color of her children's pov

3.) oh my god. so shes this young girl (literally shes like. 13 to 17 throughout the main story). as natasha makes her way into society, she gets more and more hated by tolstoy. (because tolstoy hates society & women). if im remembering correctly the first time she flirts with a man & uses a fan she gets scolded. all of her love interests are considerably older than her. when natasha is 17, she gets engaged to andrei (who at this point would be around 27). he goes off to war! because he loves war. while hes away, anatole (who is vaguely around andreis age) seduces natasha. he knows she's engaged & impressionable and does it anyways. anatole plans to kidnap & elope with natasha, but the plan gets found out. natasha learns anatole is already married and tries to kill herself via arsenic. she gets better. pierre (27) who has known natasha since she was 13 & is close with her family and is also andreis friend, visits natasha. he comforts her and she's like "no what i've done is unforgivable and deplorable". pierre then kind of proposes to her ("if i were free"). natasha stops singing for a while. this is significant because singing is very important to her. well fast forward his wife dies. then theres the epilogue where pierre and natasha get married. natasha is miserable and is basically a baby pumping machine and she also stops singing again.

GWEN (BBC MERLIN) (CW: Mind Control, Adultery)

1.) She was one the main 4 characters in the show and basically the leading lady as the show went on and YET. She was literally treated like an object to make her pain a point of conflict and angst for the male characters and then SHE WAS BARELY EVEN THERE. FOR THE SEASON FINALE. THE LEADING WOMAN. so that the writers could focus on their male characters more. Also in season 4 the writers forgot that they had to make a Guinevere/Lancelot affair happen (to follow the Arthurian canon that they ~totally~ were following before. this is sarcasm btw). But at that point Gwen as a character was not in a place where she would do that. So instead of writing something actually good they decided to just have Gwen end up with an Enchanted Bracelet That Makes You Cheat On People. I’m not joking. So it wasn’t even her choice to have an affair and they never explore the implications of this. And it’s never even revealed to the characters that she didn’t choose this. She’s just. Never vindicated. Evil and terrible.

2.) At the beginning of the series there was on episode when Gwen was like “women should be allowed to fight” (in a battle that was happening). A big part of her character at the beginning was also knowing armor and weaponry bc she was the blacksmith’s daughter. But then in the series finale they had her say something along the lines for “I’m not meant to fight” just so she could be gone so that the writers could just write about the two male leads

3.) Okay also in the last season they didn’t know what to do with Gwen’s character so for almost half the season they made a plot line where she was mind controlled (again :)))) after being kidnapped and tortured. And like. Again instead of focusing on her and the effects it had on her they made the whole thing an excuse to get Male Lead # 1 and # 2 angsty about it. They had to like. Knock her out and throw her into a lake (magic baptism???) to reverse mind control and then they literally never her reaction to the whole situation ever. Literally objectified for the plot.

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⭐NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 DREAM CAST⭐

Bryce Charles (top), Emilie Kouatchou (middle), or Kanisha Feliciano (bottom) as Natalya "Natasha/Natalie" Rostova

Denée Benton as Natasha in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Michael Arden (left), Josh Young (middle), or Shafiq Hicks (right) as Pyotr "Pierre/Peter" Bezukhov

Josh Groban as Pierre in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Emilie du Leslay (top) or Lucy St Louis (bottom) as Sofya "Sonya" Alexandrovna Rostova

Ingrid Michaelson as Sonya in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Nathan Salstone (1st pic), Daniel Tracht (2nd pic), Henry Thrasher (3rd pic), or Gavin Creel (4th pic) as Prince Anatole Vasilyevich Kuragin

Park Kang Hyun as Anatole in the picture. (2021 South Korean production)

Kimberly Marable as Countess Hélène Vasilyevna Bezukhova

Amber Gray as Hélène in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Willemijn Verkaik (1st pic), Micaela Diamond (2nd pic), Saycon Sengbloh (3rd pic), Brandi Chavonne Massey (4th pic), or Eden Espinosa (5th pic) as Marya Dmitrievna Akhrosimova

Lulu Fall as Marya in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Jason Tam as Fyodor "Fedya" Ivanovich Dolokhov

Choi Ho Jung as Dolokhov in the picture. (2021 South Korean production)

Emily Rohm as Princess Mary Bolkonskaya

Gelsey Bell as Mary in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Nick Rashad Burroughs as Balaga

Vitor Moresco as Balaga in the picture. (2018 São Paulo production)

Ben Crawford as Prince Andrey Nikolayevich Bolkonsky (top) and Prince Nikolay Andreevitch Bolkonsky (bottom)

Nicholas Belton as Andrey in the top picture, Blake DeLong as Prince Bolkonsky in the bottom picture. (2016 Broadway production and 2013 Off-Broadway production respectively)

Andrew Samonsky as Prince Andrey Nikolayevich Bolkonsky (if Andrey and Bolkonsky isn't double casted; Ben Crawford would just play Bolkonsky)

Nicholas Belton as Andrey in the picture. (2016 Broadway production)

Theatre credits under the cut.

THEATRE CREDITS:

Bryce Charles - Wendy Darling in Lythgoe Panto's Peter Pan

Emilie Kouatchou - Christine Daaé in The Phantom of The Opera

Kanisha Feliciano - Ann in Flying Over Sunset, Maria in West Side Story, Christine Daaé in The Phantom of The Opera

Michael Arden - Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Josh Young - Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar

Shafiq Hicks - Tom Collins in Rent

Emilie du Leslay - Pearl in Starlight Express

Lucy St Louis - Christine Daaé in The Phantom of The Opera, Glinda in Wicked

Nathan Salstone - Chorus/Orpheus understudy in Hadestown

Daniel Tracht - Chorus/Orpheus understudy in Hadestown

Henry Thrasher - Pierre in Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 (Carnegie Mellon University)

Gavin Creel - The Wolf / Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods

Kimberly Marable - Persephone in Hadestown

Willemijn Verkaik - Elphaba in Wicked

Micaela Diamond - Lucille Frank in Parade

Saycon Sengbloh - Elphaba in Wicked

Brandi Chavonne Massey - Elphaba in Wicked

Eden Espinosa - Elphaba in Wicked

Jason Tam - The SQUIP in Be More Chill (Broadway), Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

Emily Rohm - Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone

Nick Rashad Burroughs - Lola in Kinky Boots

Ben Crawford - Erik in The Phantom of The Opera

Andrew Samonsky - Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Gilded Age's Broadway Divas: Peggy Scott (Denée Benton)

The stylish and erudite Peggy Scott is the bridge between the whites of New York and the oft-overlooked Black elite. Her story is often separate from the vapid society scandals our other ladies are deeply entrenched in. While they sip tea and bicker about opera boxes, Peggy hides from a lynch mob in a barn and kisses a real-life historical figure with a wife and child at home. Great.

Denée Benton made her Broadway debut in my personal favorite show, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, one of Tumblr's personal favorites as well, apparently. In it, she played the young ingenue, Natasha Rostova, marking a significant victory for young Black women who never get to play romantic leads, especially in traditionally white stories. She then went on to join the Natasha-Eliza pipeline and took on the role of Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton, a character originated by Philippa Soo, who had previously played Natasha in the first few off-Broadway productions of Comet. Full circle. Adding to the pipeline, Shoba Narayan who was an ensemble member and Natasha understudy also went on to star as Eliza in one of the touring companies of Hamilton.

Before and after shooting season two of The Gilded Age, Denée returned to the stage to star as Cinderella in the Encores! Into the Woods production last spring. More on that later.

#1: "No One Else," Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 (2016)

Now, when I call classical sopranos a dying breed, I am not saying they no longer exist. Denée Benton is one of the few young sopranos in the theatre, and we all dearly hope she continues to grace our stages rather than transfer to the lucrative world of film and television as so many do. Denée's singing voice in this is just exquisite. I saw it four times on Broadway, and I'd have seen it god only knows how many more if it hadn't closed.

Great Comet was a critical success in its off-Broadway life. Based on a 72-page slice of War and Peace, it follows Natasha Rostova as she navigates young love and all the scandal that entails. It is a beautiful production no matter where you see it. Whether it was in the tent in the Meatpacking District, or the gorgeously renovated Imperial Theatre. Unfortunately, it was an expensive endeavor that did not pan out financially for producers. Broadway was just a little too big. But it has since had a robust regional and international life, spawning productions in Brazil, Japan, and across the U.S.

On-screen mother Audra McDonald (Dorothy Scott) sang this song in April of 2015, several months before Denée would take over the role of Natasha. Like mother, like daughter. Audra's rendition has since been taken off youtube, and I am bereft. But I can link you to an audio HERE.

#2: "On the Steps of the Palace," Encores! Into the Woods (2022)

Concluding their 2022 season, NYCC launched a wildly successful production of Into the Woods, one of Sondheim's most beloved works. Here, Denée plays Cinderella and we all know and love that story. Broadway itself has had at least four Cinderella stories, and I'd argue this one is the best adaptation. But the competition is...not fierce. (With condolences to Bad Cinderella's Grace McLean, fellow Comet cast member.)

The Encores! production then transferred to Broadway in July of 2022, but by then Denée was filming Gilded Age and did not transfer with it. So of course, who came in to replace her? Philippa Soo. And, when the show's original cast move on and the new cast came in, Denée Benton was back in the saddle as Cinderella again. Isn't theatre a wonderful thing?

The above is just a brief clip of Denée during Encores! If you want a full bootleg, let me know.

#3 "Maybe This Time," 11th Annual "Living For Today" Fundraiser (2018)

Showcasing her range, as more than just a lyrical soprano, Denée took part in a night of Kander and Ebb music to benefit the Gilana's Fund alongside other Broadway actors like Betsy Wolfe, Lesli Margherita, and Bebe Neuwirth, my beloved.

This song is, of course, from the classic Cabaret, now returning to Broadway this spring in a reimagined production from the West End. Bebe Neuwirth to star as Fraulein Schneider. It's all connected.

And once again, Audra McDonald has also sung this song. And it's as marvelous as you think.

Someone please mount a production of Light in the Piazza where it's a dual cast situation. On A days, give me Ruthie Ann Miles and Anna Zavelson for Asian!Piazza, and on B days give me Audra and Denée for Black!Piazza.

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Name: Andrei Nikolayevich Bolkonsky Weapon name: Austerlitz EGO: The same oak tree Details: Delusions of grandeur, Hatred of society Age: 32 Height: 185 cm Marital Status: widower Biography: Andrew was born into the family of Colour Fixer - Emerald Crone. From his early childhood, the boy, along with his sister Marya, was raised only by a strict but loving father, as his mother died shortly after his birth. He grew up to be a noble and respectable young man. He does not usually go out in public, as he dislikes people for their hypocrisy and emptiness, but for the sake of his pregnant wife Liza he comes to various meetings, at one of which he meets Pierre Bezukhov - he had not long ago moved away and, like Bolkonsky, was fascinated by the activities of one of high-ranking Fixer Napoleon. Deciding that he wanted a break from his tiresome family life, he applied for service in a subsidiary Office, opposing the one Napoleon was in. Seriously wounded, he is taken to an enemy hospital, but he still manages to return home. There he catches his wife's difficult labour, during which she dies before Andrei's eyes and he is left to bring up his son Nikolenka alone, with the help of his father and Marya. For several years he lives away from society and builds up a bond with Pierre, finally softening up and coming out in public. At one of the meetings he meets Natasha Rostova and falls in love with her, but asks for the sake of his father to wait for a decision on marriage for some time. The girl can not stand the wait and gets involved in an affair with Kuragin, for which Andrei breaks off the engagement and goes to the company Limbus. Character: Andrei is honest, decent, brave, responsible and noble man, but he is also not without a lot of minuses. Even among the team, he is known for his selfishness and arrogance, which are still downplayed if his colleagues really need help. Also, his connection with others is hindered by his tendency to introspect and his love of being alone - he often hovers in the clouds and tries to be away from various "gatherings". Nevertheless, some have still managed to find common ground with him and become great friends, for which he interacts with them much more gently in return. Facts: -His wife Lisa was the niece of Mikhail Kutuzov, the head of the subsidiary Office. -The oak tree that stands in the backyard of the Bolkonsky home is displayed on their family emblem. -He always carries a pocket watch with the family emblem and a picture of the family. -His father was a participant in the attempted attacks on one of the filial of the Lobotomy Corporation for valuable data, so he wants to find this place and try to save the remaining employees there. -Source: Leo Tolstoy - "War and Peace"

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Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You

The Young English 🇬🇧 Lily 💮 Actress Of Beautiful & Dazzling Acting In Cinema 🎥 Today

Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson was born on 5 April 1989 in Esher, Surrey, the daughter of Ninette Mantle, an actress, and James "Jamie" Thomson, a musician. She has two brothers, one older and one younger. Her paternal grandmother, Helen Horton, was an American actress.

better known by her stage name Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series Just William (2010). Following a supporting role in the period drama series Downton Abbey (2012–2015), her breakthrough was the title role in the fantasy film Cinderella (2015).

James went on to portray Natasha Rostova in the television adaptation of War & Peace (2016) and starred in several films, including the action film Baby Driver (2017), the period dramas Darkest Hour (2017), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) and The Dig (2021), and the musicals Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and Yesterday (2019). Her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in the biographical series Pam & Tommy (2022) earned her nominations for a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Please Wish This Young & Delightful English Lily 💮Actress Of Beautiful Cinema 🎥 A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

Ms. Lily 💮James 🇬🇧

Happy 35th Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To You Ms. James💮🇬🇧 & Heres To Many More Years To Come

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Ах, никогда не забуду то окрыляющее чувство лёгкости, что вскружило мне голову на этом чудесном балу... Но больше всего меня пленили его глаза...

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War and Peace (1)

I completed Book 1 of Volume 1 of War and Peace (tr. Louise and Aylmer Maude). Considering this as an accomplishment even though I have 900 more pages to read. The size of this book was really intimidating in the beginning and I was going slower than my usual pace. I was finding it difficult to keep track of the characters. This is my first book from Russian literature and some people told me that I shouldn't have chosen this as my first read. Anyways, here I am completely invested in the plot and the characters, and I hope I will start going faster now. The speed doesn't really matter as long as I am enjoying the book. Here are a few things that I wanted to talk about because I am really liking this book.

Pierre. This guy is really something. Returned from abroad, not used to social gatherings, doesn't know what to do in life, and takes part in tying a bear down with a policeman and throwing them in a river. I found his character quite interesting and hilarious, though I am yet to find out more about him and this is just kind of a first impression.

Anna Mikhaylovna. She is one determined and head strong woman. I found her really irritating in some parts, especially when she was begging Prince Vasili for Boris' transfer, but I have to admit that she, in no way, would leave what's hers, and would definitely go to extreme lengths to get what she wants.

Natasha Rostova. Charming. She is the one who lights up the room with her charm and without her any party would be boring. She is young and full of life.

Andrew Bolkonsky and his wife, Lise. He grew out of love after marriage. Why bro? I understand that he doesn't like women who like to gossip and enjoy parties but didn't he know that Lise was a typical society woman? He shouldn't project his hatred of societal norms towards women. Except for this aspect of his, I find him quite charming.

Andrew and Pierre. I want what they have. I want someone to look at me like Andrew looks at Pierre.

About the backdrop, there is a big part talking about the Napoleonic wars. There are many historical figures mentioned. I try to look up and read about them sometimes but it can be tiring as the incidents of the wars are mentioned quite frequently. Younger men are more driven towards European culture and like the war strategies played by Bonaparte while the older generation don't like him at all. Though the younger men idolize Bonaparte, their sense of nationalism and respectability that comes with fighting a war drives them to join the military.

The major plot twist that I found so far was Pierre getting the major share of Count Bezukhov's fortune while Prince Vasili getting none. I laughed so hard when it was revealed.

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i love thinking about vera's relationship with her mother as more nuanced than just "her mom sucked and she had mommy issues and she hated her". not that she didn't suck, or was a good mother in any way but there's just something so personal about how this woman would view her eldest daughter,, in my mind countess rostova was very harsh on vera while she was growing up because she wanted her to achieve all the things she couldn't herself so badly, she expected perfection, but then vera grew up, and she was more than just a girl who reminded her of herself, she was a girl who reminder her of herself but did better, vera started to take over the role countess natalya had herself as a young woman and she hated that (which is fucked up, of course, being jealous of your own child) and she started to ignore her, belittle her, try to prove in any way that she was never going to surpass her. i think the reason she favored nikolai and natasha and petya over her was that they fit very well into the big rostov family picture, they were still recognized as her children and she was still the top of the pyramid, but vera grew into her own woman, vera distanced herself trying to repair all the damage that had been done by her, vera married a man who as far as we know had no titles and didn't come from any of the Big Russian Names™ like those of bolkonsky or bezukhov that the countess thought fit nicely into their picture. but still, an eldest daughter, a first child is always such a precious part of any mother. she was happy to be with the rest of her children, yes, loved them more even, i don't doubt it, but none of them were vera. the part that vera played in her life makes her irreplaceable, vera would manage to become who she could've been if she'd played her cards right, vera was the child that first made her a mother, a good or a horrible one, and she'll never not feel the absence of her in her life. and she can't really do anything about it unless vera decides she wants her to, and lets her try again, because vera may not ever fully heal from how she was treated by her own mother her entire childhood but she can grow from it, she can build her own life, she doesn't need to seek the forgiveness of anyone who wronged her so badly and it's not her job to understand her feelings. but countess natalya can't do that, and she would eventually realize that there are no pros to losing her first child, that what caused this was her own terrible treatment of vera, and no matter what you're like you never really get over knowing that the only thing you taught your child was how to stop needing you near them. and, of course, vera's choice would be understandable no matter what it was, maybe she'd want to reconcile with her mother some day, maybe she'd want to confront her, maybe she wouldn't want anything to do with her anymore, but only she has the power to choose that, the countess doesn't.

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Match Ups - Round 1

Since Tumblr has a link-per-post cap, here is a list of the Round 1 matchups with their links:

ROUND 1

WEEK 2

33.) Kendra Young (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel the Series) vs Sylvanas Windrunner (Warcraft) 34.) Katherina Minola (The Taming of the Shrew) vs Barbarara Gordon (DC Comics) 35.) Arcee (Transformers) vs Naomi Misora (Death Note) 36.) Orihime Inoue (Bleach) vs Julia (Hellraiser) 37.) Talia al Ghul (DC Comics) vs Amy Amanda Allen (The A-Team (TV Series)) 38.) Britta Perry (Community) vs Grelle Sutcliff (Black Butler) 39.) Athena Cykes (Ace Attorney) vs Carmelita Montoya Fox (Sly Cooper) 40.) Kotori Mizuki/Tori Meadows (Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL) vs Iris Sagan (AI: the Somnium Files) 41.) Kairi (Kingdom Hearts) vs Clarke Griffin (The 100) 42.) Gamora (MCU) vs Sansa Stark (Game of Thrones) 43.) Mary Winchester (Supernatural) vs Konan (Naruto) 44.) Jade Harley (Homestuck) vs Chloe von Einzbern (Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA) 45.) Natasha Romanoff (MCU) vs Sylvia (Two Gentlemen of Verona) 46.) Dragona Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The JOJOLands) vs Gwen Stacy (Marvel Comics) 47.) Katara (Avatar the Last Airbender) vs Eve (Paradise Lost) 48.) Jiang Yanli (Mo Dao Zu Shi) vs Cordelia Chase (Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel the Series) 49.) Misa Amane (Death Note) vs Nami (One Piece) 50.) Rey (Star Wars) vs Nezuko Kamado (Demon Slayer) 51.) Tetra (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker) vs Margaret Houlihan (MASH (Movie 1970)) 52.) Amy Pond (Doctor Who) vs Madison Paige (Heavy Rain) 53.) Casca (Berserk) vs Sweet-P (The Caligula Effect) 54.) Stephanie Brown (DC Comics) vs Aki Izayoi/Akiza Izinski (Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's) 55.) Dahlia Hawthorne (Ace Attorney) vs Ophiuchus Shaina (Saint Seiya) 56.) Hélène Kuragina (War and Peace) vs Laurel Lance (Arrow (CW)) 57.) Sky (Lost in Blue) vs Sonia Hedgehog (Sonic Underground) 58.) Elektra Natchios (Marvel Comics) vs Celica (Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) 59.) Charlie Bradbury (Supernatural) vs Susan Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia) 60.) Mildred "Millie" Knolastname (Helluva Boss) vs River Tam (Firefly) 61.) Allura (Voltron: Legendary Defender) vs Mikaela Banes (Transformers) 62.) Ophelia (Hamlet) vs Momo Yaoyorozu (My Hero Academia) 63.) Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs Alys Brangwin (Phantasy Star IV) 64.) Abbie Mills (Sleepy Hollow) vs Misaki Unasaka (Buddy Daddies)

WEEK 1

1.) Starfire (DC Comics) vs Nya Smith (Lego Ninjago) 2.) Natasha Rostova (War and Peace) vs Gwen (BBC Merlin) 3.) Marwa (What We Do in the Shadows (TV Series)) vs Mikoko Sakazaki (Kaiji) 4.) Azula (Avatar the Last Airbender) vs Jennifer Lopez (John Dies at the End) 5.) Chloe Bourgeois (Miraculous Ladybug) vs Milla Maxwell (Tales of Xillia) 6.) Kallen Kouzuki (Code Geass) vs Chi-Chi (Dragon Ball) 7.) Padmé Amidala (Star Wars) vs Bumble (Warrior Cats) 8.) Irene Adler (BBC Sherlock) vs Leia Organa (Star Wars) 9.) Alex DeWitt (DC Comics) vs Elya Musayeva (Топи/The The Swamps (2021)) 10.) Is (Kamen Rider 01) vs Amber Volakis (House MD) 11.) Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Miraculous Ladybug) vs Throné Anguis (Octopath Traveler 2) 12.) Jane Crocker (Homestuck) vs Jade (Dragon Quest 11) 13.) Leafpool (Warrior Cats) vs Katherine Pierce (The Vampire Diaries) 14.) Holy Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders) vs Poppy Pipopapo (Kamen Rider Ex-Aid) 15.) Mikan Tsumiki (Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair) vs Ochette (Octopath Traveler 2) 16.) Lisa Cuddy (House MD) vs Brunhilda/Mym (Dragalia Lost) 17.) Kaede Akamatsu (Danganronpa V3) vs Juvia Lockser (Fairy Tail) 18.) Agent Texas (Red vs Blue) vs Kamala Khan (Marvel Comics) 19.) April O'Neil (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)) vs Teresa (Maze Runner Series) 20.) Stephanie “Steph” Nocanonlastname (EverymanHYBRID) vs Megaera (Hades) 21.) Ochako Uraraka (My Hero Academia) vs Julia Wicker (The Magicians) 22.) Ran Mouri (Detective Conan) vs Malty S Melromarc (Rising of the Shield Hero) 23.) Magne (My Hero Academia) vs Asuna (Sword Art Online) 24.) Tasha Yar (Star Trek: The Next Generation) vs Yan Hui (Back from the Brink) 25.) Sakura Haruno (Naruto) vs Ada Vessalius (Pandora Hearts) 26.) Hinata Hyuuga (Naruto) vs Niki Nihachu (Dream SMP) 27.) Pyrrha Nikos (RWBY) vs Quiet (Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain) 28.) Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail) vs Pussy Galore (Goldeneye) 29.) Ann Takamaki (Persona 5) vs Mikuru Asahina (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) 30.) Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones) vs Kes (STar Trek: Voyager) 31.) Flora Reinhold (Professor Layton) vs Agent South Dakota (Red vs Blue) 32.) Deanna Troi (Star Trek: The Next Generation) vs Nemu Kurotsuchi (Bleach)

[warandpeaceandemails]

chapter 8! everyone say hello natasha

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Audrey Hepburn’s life story featured in the Portuguese publication Album dos Artistas issue number 13 of the 2nd Volume, published in 1957.

Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 • Part 9 • Part 10

ROUGHLY TRANSLATED STORY (Originally published in Portuguese)

Audrey Hepburn and William Holden taking a break during the production of Sabrina (1954)

When Audrey worked in Hollywood, no one could dodge her extraordinary personal magnetism. There were rumors that many celebrated performers, such as Gregory Peck and Kirk Douglas, had fallen prey to its spell. Today, however, it seems definitively settled that Audrey was limited to just being with one kind mate. Here is an image that supports this opinion: Audrey squeezing a lemon at William Holden's lunch.

Roger called her and told her about ABC's annual London ball and asked her to help.

"It is a traditional custom in the studios to invite one of their stars to be present at this type of party. Young stars are usually chosen because, unlike a first-rate actress, they do not condescend to accept such invitations. These are parties reserved for budding stars who crave publicity and need to make themselves known to the public. I proposed to my colleagues in the publicity department their choice to attend the ball."

But against what her friends had expected, Audrey's first reaction was one of shock and fear.

"Do you really think I'm the best one?" she asked, worried. "Can I satisfy the required conditions?"

"Of course, Audrey. Just make your presence and let yourself be admired."

"But I never attended a society party as the only guest of honor. It's a vulgar thing."

"How should I behave? What should I do? Is public speaking mandatory? What is the attire I should take?"

They patiently explained that the invitation did not pose any difficulties. It was a common public appearance like so many others that, by order of the studios, the young stars are forced to accept to enhance a party.

She was to give a short speech into the microphone that would be delivered to her by the studio. She just had to read the text, let herself be photographed as many times as asked and serve everyone with grace and sympathy. If she wanted, she could dance with whoever invited her.

Despite the simplicity of these obligations, Audrey's nervousness did not calm down. Shortly before the dance, she still called the studios, asking for information and advice.

When she was given the speech she was supposed to give, she memorized it over and over again, introducing some amendments, and called the publicity section again.

"Mr. Jones? Yes, I am, Audrey. Do you honestly believe I don't need to buy a new dress for the ball?"

"Dear Miss Hepburn, go to the ball. I swear, on my honor, this is not a performance at the Royal Palace. Be ready in two hours. I'll go get you to accompany you to the ball."

Audrey behaved admirably during the party, and achieved the highest success. She instantly won the sympathy and admiration of the entire audience and, most importantly, the ABC studios realized her extraordinary value.

Overcoming the fear of being the center of attraction of the eyes of hundreds of people, Audrey regained her charming nature, which is imposing on everyone.

Audrey left the ball admired by all the audience and enjoying a popularity she hadn't achieved before. From that day on, Audrey Hepburn became the ambassador of Hendon's motorized police group.

Since then, whenever the studios needed a starlet for publicity reasons, public appearances, or invitations, Audrey became the actress of choice.

Of all the creations of Audrey Hepburn, none can compare to that of Natasha, the immortal figure of the generous, combative, and passionate female, created by Leo Tolstoy in the unparalleled literary monument that is War and Peace.

Audrey Hepburn with producers Carlo Ponti and Dino De Laurentiis who secured Audrey Hepburn for the role of Natasha Rostova by shrewdly offering the part of love interest Prince Andrei to her husband Mel Ferrer, with Henry Fonda as the hero Pierre and King Vidor to direct. 1955

During consecutive months, Audrey dedicated herself to an intense work of assimilation. Here she was at a time when she was explaining her own ideas to the main people: filmmakers, including producer Dino de Laurentiis, the husband of Silvana Mangano on the right.

Veteran director King Vidor worked with Audrey in a regime of fruitful collaboration from which a solid friendship was born. Here is an image that highlights the mutual sympathy that united the actress and the director.

Source: NSANTO: Portuguese Magazines

[amcsociety]

Happy Closing NPGC1812/SJPlayhouse

“Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812”

"The Great Comet of 1812," also known as "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," is a musical based on a section of Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace." It premiered off-Broadway in 2012 and later moved to Broadway in 2016. The musical, written by Dave Malloy, tells a story set in Moscow during 1812, focusing on the intertwining lives of several characters.

The protagonist, Natasha, is a young, vibrant woman engaged to Andrey, who is away at war. While Andrey is absent, Natasha falls into a passionate affair with Anatole, a dashing rogue. Meanwhile, Pierre, Andrey's close friend, is going through a personal crisis, searching for meaning and purpose in his life. As the comet approaches, the characters' lives become increasingly entangled, leading to dramatic and emotional consequences.

“The Great Comet of 1812" is known for its innovative staging, which includes immersive theater elements, audience interaction, and a unique blend of musical genres ranging from classical to folk and rock. The show incorporates a diverse cast and showcases a fusion of Russian and contemporary influences in its music and storytelling.

The musical explores themes of love, fate, and the human condition, capturing the spirit of Tolstoy's epic novel within a condensed and stylized narrative. It features memorable songs such as "No One Else," "Sonya Alone," and "Dust and Ashes," which delve into the characters' inner struggles and desires.

Overall, "The Great Comet of 1812" offers a theatrical experience that combines spectacle, intimate storytelling, and a vibrant score to create a unique and immersive journey through 19th-century Russia, highlighting the emotional complexities and conflicts of its characters.

Based on a portion of “War and Peace”

"War and Peace" is a sprawling novel that tells the story of several interconnected characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative revolves around the lives of five aristocratic families: the Bezukhovs, the Bolkonskys, the Rostovs, the Kuragins, and the Drubetskoys.

The protagonist, Pierre Bezukhov, is a young, illegitimate man who unexpectedly inherits a vast fortune. He struggles to find meaning in his life and gets involved in the intellectual and freethinking circles of Moscow. Pierre's journey leads him to question his beliefs, seek enlightenment, and eventually find love.

Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, a close friend of Pierre's, is initially filled with ambition and seeks glory on the battlefield. However, his experiences in war, including his capture and injury, change him profoundly, leading him to reassess his values and find solace in family life.

Natasha Rostova, a young and vivacious girl, becomes the center of attention for many suitors, including Prince Andrei. Her journey involves youthful exuberance, romantic entanglements, and personal growth as she navigates the complexities of love, society, and her own desires.

The novel also explores the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole, highlighting the chaos, suffering, and destruction that accompanies armed conflicts. Tolstoy provides a panoramic view of the battlefield, illustrating the human cost of war through vivid and harrowing descriptions.

Amidst the war and tumult, Tolstoy delves into philosophical and existential questions, examining the nature of freedom, fate, and the pursuit of happiness. Through its extensive character development, intricate relationships, and historical context, "War and Peace" offers a profound exploration of human existence and the complexities of life.

Napoleonic Wars

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts that took place from 1803 to 1815, primarily involving the French Empire under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte and various coalitions of European powers. The wars had far-reaching consequences and significantly reshaped the political landscape of Europe.

Napoleon, a skilled military strategist and charismatic leader, rose to power in France following the French Revolution. He sought to expand French influence and control across Europe, ultimately aiming for continental dominance. The Napoleonic Wars can be divided into several distinct phases:

1. War of the Third Coalition (1803-1806): This phase saw France facing a coalition of Austria, Russia, and Britain. Napoleon achieved significant victories, including the decisive Battle of Austerlitz in 1805, leading to the dissolution of the Third Coalition.

2. War of the Fourth Coalition (1806-1807): Napoleon's forces defeated Prussia and other German states in the Battle of Jena-Auerstedt. He also successfully campaigned against Russia, culminating in the Treaty of Tilsit, which established French influence over continental Europe.

3. Peninsular War (1808-1814): This conflict began when Napoleon's forces invaded Spain and Portugal, triggering a guerrilla resistance. The British, led by the Duke of Wellington, supported the Spanish and Portuguese against French occupation, ultimately resulting in Napoleon's costly defeat in the Iberian Peninsula.

4. War of the Fifth Coalition (1809): Austria, seeking to regain lost territories, launched a campaign against France. Although the Austrians initially achieved some successes, Napoleon emerged victorious in the Battle of Wagram, leading to the Treaty of Schönbrunn and French control over most of Central Europe.

5. Invasion of Russia (1812): Napoleon's ill-fated attempt to invade Russia resulted in a disastrous retreat due to harsh winter conditions, Russian guerrilla warfare, and strategic withdrawals. The Russian campaign significantly weakened the French Empire and boosted the morale of other European powers.

6. War of the Sixth Coalition (1813-1814): Prussia, Russia, Sweden, Austria, and Britain formed a coalition against Napoleon. The coalition achieved victories at the Battles of Leipzig and Waterloo, leading to Napoleon's abdication and his exile to the island of Elba.

7. Hundred Days (1815): Napoleon briefly returned to power in France but was defeated by the British and Prussian forces at the Battle of Waterloo. He was subsequently captured and exiled to the remote island of Saint Helena, where he died in 1821.

The Napoleonic Wars marked a significant era of conflict, territorial changes, and power struggles in Europe. They had profound political, social, and military implications, ultimately contributing to the downfall of Napoleon and the restoration of a more conservative balance of power in Europe.

Russia and Ukraine

The Napoleonic Wars, as mentioned earlier, took place from 1803 to 1815 and involved Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire and various coalitions of European powers. These wars were driven by Napoleon's ambition for French expansion and control over Europe, as well as the resistance and geopolitical interests of other European nations. The conflict had broad implications for the balance of power in Europe and resulted in significant territorial changes.

On the other hand, the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea and the subsequent unrest in eastern Ukraine. The roots of this conflict can be traced back to political, ethnic, and historical factors, including issues of national identity, governance, and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Western-leaning Ukraine. The conflict has involved military confrontations, separatist movements, economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation.

While both conflicts involve warfare and geopolitical maneuvering, it is essential to note the differences in their contexts, motivations, and historical circumstances. The Napoleonic Wars were part of a broader struggle for dominance in Europe during the 19th century, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a contemporary issue rooted in complex regional dynamics and modern geopolitical considerations.

“Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812” is currently playing at San Jose Playhouse and must close on June 4. For tickets go to https://sanjoseplayhouse.org/great-comet/

https://sanjoseplayhouse.org/great-comet/

The cast of “Great Comet” are:

Paloma Maia Aisenberg as Natasha

Corey Bryant as Balaga

Osher Fine is Princess Mary

Stephen Guggenheim as Pierre

Susan Gundunas as Marya D

Juanita Harris as Helene

Annie Hunt as Sonya

Jared Lee as Anatole

F. James Raasch as Old Prince Bolkonsky/Prince Andrey

Nicholas Rodrigues as Dolokhov

[wamiandayne]

the parallels in great comet.... specifically within anatole and natasha

in "in my house" when marya starts ranting at natalie after sonya sung natalie turns away and covers her ears, looking at the ground, because she doesnt want to hear it. its all logic qnd its all consequences that she didnt think about, she refuses to listen to the reality of the situation

while in "pierre & anatole" when pierre starts to tell anatole the significance of what he's done- 'its as cruel as beating an old man or a child', that part, anatole does the exact same thing. looking at the ground, covering his ears,

i just think its vry interesting.