Breakfast At Tiffany's

I'm rather behind in my movie reviews, but I figure rather late then never right?

Anyways, a couple of weeks ago mom, Greg and I watched Breakfast at Tiffany's. I had never seen Audrey Hepburn in a film, only in pictures, so this was a first for me. The film was good, but not amazing. Don't get me wrong, I did like it. Most of all, I think I liked Audrey's character. She was fun, bouncy and talked in the way all old film actresses do. She was just so fun to watch. 

When Paul, a struggling writer, moves into a new apartment, he becomes fascinated with young and pretty Holly. Her strange life confuses and captivates him, for one moment she is the life of the party, but when they are alone, she is a vulnerable little mouse. 

It was fun to see the clothes and hair of that time period and I often wondered what it would look like if I put my hair up like that. Maybe I'll try it one day. In the end, Breakfast at Tiffany's is a fun film from a different time. It was enjoyable!

Pippin

Well, school is back in swing and with it comes the musical. Every other year the high does a musical and this year we are doing Pippin. When I first found out, I knew nothing about the show. I had heard one of the songs but that's it. Last Monday, the 15th, the directors held auditions. I was scared stiff with the idea of having to sing in front of people for singing isn't exactly one of my greatest talents. All weekend I sang and practiced until my voice hurt. I could barely concentrate on Monday and when 2:00 arrived, I thought I might throw up. Everyone gather in the eurythmy room. We played some games, learned some dance steps and warmed up as a group. The whole time I could see the directors taking notes on each of us. We all waited in an empty classroom for our turn to audition. While I sat there, playing hang man and going over the words of the song in my head, I found myself strangely calm. When I was called in my nerves woke up once more. I sang my song, which sounded, interesting. Then they had me improv a short skit in which I was baby-sitting some messy kids. That I could do easily. All in all, it didn't go as well as I wanted, but not awfully bad either. 

Yesterday, Friday the 19th, the parts we put up after school. When the bus got back from golf, I ran as fast as I could to the board to see what part I had been given. When I auditioned, I told Mark and Corby (the directors) that I wanted to play the field Marshall. I thought that this was the British character that sung my favorite song. No way! I got field Marshall! My congratulated me but then said "Eve, I don't think field Marshall is the part you thought it was." It turns out that the British singing guy is actually a different character. I told them I wanted a character that I actually didn't. I messed up big time. At first I was really upset with my part for I heard he only had one tiny scene. Now I think I've embraced my mix up. I'm planing on making the best I can out of this situation. I'm going to make this character something really special. 

My and Ventana both got great parts and I'm really happy for them. I'm sure that no matter what this is going to be an amazing experience, and I'm really excited for Monday, our first rehearsal!

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

I recently saw the film the Diving-Bell and the Butterfly. I had heard it was good, but I wasn't really sure if it was my cup of tea. While mom, Greg and our family friends watched, I sat on the fireplace ready to leave if I didn't like it. I never left, and I watched the whole movie. It was different from most films you see now. It was shot in an unusual way that fit the film very well. Maybe that was one reason I liked the film as much as I did, because it was so unique. I don't want to give away anything about the film by telling the story, so you'll just have to watch it for yourself to learn more. Although the film was in French, I could see how good the acting was. The direction was wonderful and overall it was well crafted film. If you're in the mood to see something really good, yet unlike many others, this is the film for you. 

Beach Day

Well, the school year has started once again. It seems as though I never left for summer, but only a two week break. Of course, things are different, but it mostly feels the same. One big change is obvious, I'm not in ninth grade anymore, and thus their are new ninth graders running about. Plus last years twelfth grade is gone. It feels nice to be in tenth grade, one feels more self-confident. Though the first day I didn't feel much different.

I arrived at school with Ventana at 8:00. There were only a few people there, which I found strange, that is until I found out I wasn't supposed to be there until 10:00. We were two whole hours early. My and my other friends were there, so it wasn't to much of a disaster. In fact time past at a fairly good speed and soon the whole high school was filling into the eurythmy room to pick electives. Then it was off to the beach. I'll be honest, beach day isn't my favorite. There are some fun times, but overall I don't really enjoy it. I talked with friends, stood in the water (which was a little to cold for my liking) and attempted to build a sand castle with Armand. The castle crumpled after the first wave hit it. Only thing I can be sure of, it was good to see everyone again. As I looked around and saw everyones faces I realized how much I missed these people. From Claudia, with her noise in some strange book, to all my friends in other classes. What made my day though was when I heard a roar and turned to see Dusty (a friend of mine in twelfth grade) emerge from the ocean covered in seaweed so as he looked like a giant sea monster. Everyone was laughing and as he came across the sand I could hear one of the teachers say "throw him back in!" Those are the things I missed most over the summer, the weird, funny, unexpected moments.

In all the year has been going good. There has been only problem I've encountered. There are 41 people (pretty much half the high school) who want to be in the musical, but there can only be thirty at the most. Tomorrow we are having a big meeting about it, but I'm still rather worried about whether or not I'll get in.

I'm excited for more fun adventures in school, and I'm eagerly awaiting tomorrow.


The first picture is thanks to Claudia.

Summer Farewell

The wind blew cold,
Autumn was coming with red and gold.
I had lots to do,
The days grew shorter I knew it was true.
-By Eve Neuhart (in fifth grade)

Yesterday was my last day of summer and my final Midsummer Night's Dream performance. I've had a very good summer and although I'm sad that it's over, I also feel like I accomplished a lot. I have grown so much. I am more confident of who I am.
The play was extremely fun and it was so sad saying goodbye to all my new fairy friends! I hope I can do it again next year. I already miss hearing the lines from on stage while I sit playing cards backstage. The "Oh"s and "But what say I, no Thisby do I see!"s. It was such a fun experience!
Theatricum has taught me so much over the years, but never as much as this year. I learned more about acting and Shakespeare, as well as how to play the flute in front of people. It is a home away from home to me, and I know it will always be that way. My directors and teachers are my family I feel like I can trust them and their judgement. Overall, I just feel so thankful to Theatricum for all it has done for me over the years! I'd be a different person if not for it, and I highly doubt that person would be anywhere as good as the me of today. Thank you so much for all you've done, my directors, teachers, student, and most of all Theatricum, , the place, for welcoming me into your branches.
Goodbye lovely summer. I will not forget you in a hurry. Welcome autumn. Welcome school, tenth grade and the rest of my life. Welcome, and goodbye.

Photographing a Fairy Tale

I recently came across some amazing pictures while visiting a blog I like. When I showed them to my mom, she decided to look up the photographer. We found out that his name is Eugenio Recuenco. He is a truly amazing photographer. Some of his work looks like paintings and fairy tales. It was really nice to see his inspiring work and after looking at his photos I wanted to go out a shot some for myself. Enjoy the photos.

Eugenio Recuenco