Arts& CULTURE EMERGING ARTIST SANYU MWASSA would have a sliver of the confidence I do today without the arts especially speech 2004 senior Sanyu Mwassa. These are bold words, yet they are backed by a groundbreaking achievement: Sanya Mwassa is the first person from White Bear Lake to reach the last round in the National Speech and Debate Association tournament, the United States' premiere interscholastic speech meet. Massa's category, Dramatic Interpretation (D), involves performing a 10 minute or less excerpt of a publicly available play, novel, or short story. Sanya made the final cut, placing fourth in the country! In order to reach that level, Mwassa had to be intimately familiar with the sound of her own voice "My voice is on the more lyrical side but is mixed with a fuller sound," Sanyu explains, "My inspirations. are definitely a lot of the sopranos that Broadway, such as Laura Benati and Cynthia Erivo" Maassa's musical approach to her voice stems from her participation In choir and musical theatre, which have helped me grow immensely"I think they've also helped me see the world characters I have portrayed through the same lens as the Helping me better understand lexity of life.Say While extracurriculars have played a major part in Sany's success, Mwassa also credits her together with The Three Musketeers, their 1st season's September to October "We're used to reading The Three Musketeers as one book,"explains Megan Pence, Lakeshore Players' executive director. "but Alexandre Dumas originally published it as a serial adventure in a newspaper." This give show director Eric Morris the idea to "Marveline the show "I feel like a comic book come to lise Pence exclaims Such a distinct take on the material makes sense because of the timing. Kids will be firmly back in school, and families will be back from their summer trips "We wanted a really fun show to kick off the year," Pence states. "It's very family friendly" Longtime theatre fans will also delight in a script written by fan favorite Ken Ludwig sister, Nambi, for inspiration strength. "Seeing my sister perform on the stage inspired me to pursue music... Sanyu recalls. She has constantly been one of my main supporters and she is now one of my coaches for Speech "M agical Attire is something to which we aspire but not something which w require, Sharon Han Lee says of this year's Masque Children's Performing Arts (CPA) annual fundraiser Though the event takes place October 10th, registration is open throughout September with an RSVP of October 1st VIP tickets come with special early access an all night open bar, reserved seating, and an afterparty complete with goodie bag The regular admission includes drink tickets, heavy appetizers, and late night snacks One look at Sanyu's upcoming senior Speech season explains the need for multiple coaches. Not only is Mwassa once again participating in DI, but she is also double entering in Original Oratory as well. Additionally. Sanya is looking forward to this year's fall musical at White Bear Lake Beyond high school, Massa sees herself continuing her craft Says Sanyu, "I plan on doing Speech in college competitively I would like to incorporate the arts into my post college and try coaching speech students myself!" Mwassa also has impressive ambition on where she wants to compete. "I plan to attend a university on the East Coast and hopefully major in journalism or communications in order to become a Creative Director, Sanyu reports To achieve these goals. Mwassa intends on following simple yet profound advice "Don't think just do." Paith in her performing abilities will help Sanyu apply that advice "Performing has taught me how to wear my heart on my sleeve and above all be vulnerable... Mwassa concludes "Performing is an extension of oneself, and it allows me to convey and express myself in ways I never thought were possible "When Ludwig writes a show, you know it's gonna be fun, funny, and energetic.grins Pence Of course, no adventure comic book is complete without fight scenes. Here, Megan Pence's eyes gleam in excitement "There's very styled stage combat. Everyone's gonna pick up a at some point All ticket holders are treated to an evening program and entertainment. Should one miss the RSVP date, they can still register What the Constitution Means to Me September 17th is National Constitution Day, so Lakeshore Players will be performing one of their most ambitious shows yet. What the Constitution Means to Me Appropriately, the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberty Union will give a pre- show talk an hour before curtains go up This show is not safe in any way." Megan Pence, executive director of Lakeshore Players advises, "It's intended for 14 plus. There are heavy topics and heavy language "With such a discretionary warning. Pence's MIGHTY SWORDS AND MIGHTY PENS FOR LAKESHORE PLAYERS IN SEPTEMBER The Three Musketeers Comic books and stage theatre may seeman odd pairing at first glance, but Lakeshore Players Everyone in attendance will also have access to silent auction viewing 30 minutes before the program begins The aim of the fundraiser is twofold to provide scholarships for CPA camps and to keep tickets affordable for the community The scholarships are so important." Hani Lee remarks "We have kids that want to take our classes and learn these skills, but their parents may be can't afford it. We can say, "Hey, come anyway. We want you here The other feature CPA offers is Pay What You Can performances. "Families are still not fully going out yet after COVID Hanif Lee say to 2023 SEPTEMBER EVENTS Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA Why should we? Let's just watch a movie or a streaming service at home with the kids Let's stay in Pay What You Can pricing then, allows members of the community to remove cost as a factor when considering which shows to attend NEA BIG READ KICK-OFF EVENT Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Where Saturday, September 1-3pm Join WBCA for the official launch of this year's NEA Big Read which will include plant themed make and takes a concert by Peter Widin. and an augmented reality exhibit by Marlena Myles. This is a free family event that celebrates the book "Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude" by Ross Gay While Pay-What You Can performances solves an audience problem, it creates a pricing iss backstage "TArtists) cost more these days," Hani Lee points out, and they THE ART OF THE BOOK PROPOSAL Where: White Bear Center for the Arts When: Saturday, September 9, 10am/Noon CHILDREN'S PERFORMING ARTS BREWING SOMETHING MAGICAL FOR OCTOBER'S MASQUE You've finished your book-or you've got one in the works but how do you position that work for agents or publishers? In this class you'll go through step-by-step the elements of a book proposal. INSPIRED BY NATURE COMMUNITY RECEPTION Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Where Thursday, September 14, 6:30-8:30 pm. summation of the show is surprising "It's humorous,"Pence shrugs "Yes, it's upfront and honest, but just because this show has a "trigger warning doesn't mean people should automatically be against it According to Pence, the show also take pains to familiarize the audience with complex governmental concepts. The ninch amendment and its vague uses, for instance, receive verbal jabs from the play's characters Pence also stresses that the show is not motivated by a political agenda, but does have a defined viewpoint. That's what makes the show so engaging and accessible."Pence explains, "It's one woman's perspective in her own life In the next breath, Pence points out that the show is not one person preaching her viewpoints. The second at is really fun because it's a debate with perspectives of different generations. Because of that, each character gives unexpected generational views. Certain audience members even get to vote for the winner of the debate at the end Come and enjoy the Inspired by Nature exhibit, in which artists from the Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists depict the plants around us with scientific accuracy and aesthetic sensitivity should! Look at the price of gas-general cost of living. If you're traveling to our center to help these kids put on a show, you deserve to be fairly compensated." The enchanting therefore, is needed to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be transported by the magic of theatre "The arts should be accessible to everyone"Hanif-Lee states emphatically. not just those who aren't concerned about inflation. To register, visit childrensperformingartsmn.org/support/ masque gala Arts & CULTURE EMERGING ARTIST SANYU MWASSA would have a sliver of the confidence I do today without the arts especially speech 2004 senior Sanyu Mwassa . These are bold words , yet they are backed by a groundbreaking achievement : Sanya Mwassa is the first person from White Bear Lake to reach the last round in the National Speech and Debate Association tournament , the United States ' premiere interscholastic speech meet . Massa's category , Dramatic Interpretation ( D ) , involves performing a 10 minute or less excerpt of a publicly available play , novel , or short story . Sanya made the final cut , placing fourth in the country ! In order to reach that level , Mwassa had to be intimately familiar with the sound of her own voice " My voice is on the more lyrical side but is mixed with a fuller sound , " Sanyu explains , " My inspirations . are definitely a lot of the sopranos that Broadway , such as Laura Benati and Cynthia Erivo " Maassa's musical approach to her voice stems from her participation In choir and musical theatre , which have helped me grow immensely " I think they've also helped me see the world characters I have portrayed through the same lens as the Helping me better understand lexity of life.Say While extracurriculars have played a major part in Sany's success , Mwassa also credits her together with The Three Musketeers , their 1st season's September to October " We're used to reading The Three Musketeers as one book , " explains Megan Pence , Lakeshore Players ' executive director . " but Alexandre Dumas originally published it as a serial adventure in a newspaper . " This give show director Eric Morris the idea to " Marveline the show " I feel like a comic book come to lise Pence exclaims Such a distinct take on the material makes sense because of the timing . Kids will be firmly back in school , and families will be back from their summer trips " We wanted a really fun show to kick off the year , " Pence states . " It's very family friendly " Longtime theatre fans will also delight in a script written by fan favorite Ken Ludwig sister , Nambi , for inspiration strength . " Seeing my sister perform on the stage inspired me to pursue music ... Sanyu recalls . She has constantly been one of my main supporters and she is now one of my coaches for Speech " M agical Attire is something to which we aspire but not something which w require , Sharon Han Lee says of this year's Masque Children's Performing Arts ( CPA ) annual fundraiser Though the event takes place October 10th , registration is open throughout September with an RSVP of October 1st VIP tickets come with special early access an all night open bar , reserved seating , and an afterparty complete with goodie bag The regular admission includes drink tickets , heavy appetizers , and late night snacks One look at Sanyu's upcoming senior Speech season explains the need for multiple coaches . Not only is Mwassa once again participating in DI , but she is also double entering in Original Oratory as well . Additionally . Sanya is looking forward to this year's fall musical at White Bear Lake Beyond high school , Massa sees herself continuing her craft Says Sanyu , " I plan on doing Speech in college competitively I would like to incorporate the arts into my post college and try coaching speech students myself ! " Mwassa also has impressive ambition on where she wants to compete . " I plan to attend a university on the East Coast and hopefully major in journalism or communications in order to become a Creative Director , Sanyu reports To achieve these goals . Mwassa intends on following simple yet profound advice " Don't think just do . " Paith in her performing abilities will help Sanyu apply that advice " Performing has taught me how to wear my heart on my sleeve and above all be vulnerable ... Mwassa concludes " Performing is an extension of oneself , and it allows me to convey and express myself in ways I never thought were possible " When Ludwig writes a show , you know it's gonna be fun , funny , and energetic.grins Pence Of course , no adventure comic book is complete without fight scenes . Here , Megan Pence's eyes gleam in excitement " There's very styled stage combat . Everyone's gonna pick up a at some point All ticket holders are treated to an evening program and entertainment . Should one miss the RSVP date , they can still register What the Constitution Means to Me September 17th is National Constitution Day , so Lakeshore Players will be performing one of their most ambitious shows yet . What the Constitution Means to Me Appropriately , the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the American Civil Liberty Union will give a pre show talk an hour before curtains go up This show is not safe in any way . " Megan Pence , executive director of Lakeshore Players advises , " It's intended for 14 plus . There are heavy topics and heavy language " With such a discretionary warning . Pence's MIGHTY SWORDS AND MIGHTY PENS FOR LAKESHORE PLAYERS IN SEPTEMBER The Three Musketeers Comic books and stage theatre may seeman odd pairing at first glance , but Lakeshore Players Everyone in attendance will also have access to silent auction viewing 30 minutes before the program begins The aim of the fundraiser is twofold to provide scholarships for CPA camps and to keep tickets affordable for the community The scholarships are so important . " Hani Lee remarks " We have kids that want to take our classes and learn these skills , but their parents may be can't afford it . We can say , " Hey , come anyway . We want you here The other feature CPA offers is Pay What You Can performances . " Families are still not fully going out yet after COVID Hanif Lee say to 2023 SEPTEMBER EVENTS Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA , LPT and WBCA Why should we ? Let's just watch a movie or a streaming service at home with the kids Let's stay in Pay What You Can pricing then , allows members of the community to remove cost as a factor when considering which shows to attend NEA BIG READ KICK - OFF EVENT Where : White Bear Center for the Arts Where Saturday , September 1-3pm Join WBCA for the official launch of this year's NEA Big Read which will include plant themed make and takes a concert by Peter Widin . and an augmented reality exhibit by Marlena Myles . This is a free family event that celebrates the book " Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude " by Ross Gay While Pay - What You Can performances solves an audience problem , it creates a pricing iss backstage " TArtists ) cost more these days , " Hani Lee points out , and they THE ART OF THE BOOK PROPOSAL Where : White Bear Center for the Arts When : Saturday , September 9 , 10 am/Noon CHILDREN'S PERFORMING ARTS BREWING SOMETHING MAGICAL FOR OCTOBER'S MASQUE You've finished your book - or you've got one in the works but how do you position that work for agents or publishers ? In this class you'll go through step - by - step the elements of a book proposal . INSPIRED BY NATURE COMMUNITY RECEPTION Where : White Bear Center for the Arts Where Thursday , September 14 , 6 : 30-8 : 30 pm . summation of the show is surprising " It's humorous , " Pence shrugs " Yes , it's upfront and honest , but just because this show has a " trigger warning doesn't mean people should automatically be against it According to Pence , the show also take pains to familiarize the audience with complex governmental concepts . The ninch amendment and its vague uses , for instance , receive verbal jabs from the play's characters Pence also stresses that the show is not motivated by a political agenda , but does have a defined viewpoint . That's what makes the show so engaging and accessible . " Pence explains , " It's one woman's perspective in her own life In the next breath , Pence points out that the show is not one person preaching her viewpoints . The second at is really fun because it's a debate with perspectives of different generations . Because of that , each character gives unexpected generational views . Certain audience members even get to vote for the winner of the debate at the end Come and enjoy the Inspired by Nature exhibit , in which artists from the Great River Chapter of Botanical Artists depict the plants around us with scientific accuracy and aesthetic sensitivity should ! Look at the price of gas - general cost of living . If you're traveling to our center to help these kids put on a show , you deserve to be fairly compensated . " The enchanting therefore , is needed to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be transported by the magic of theatre " The arts should be accessible to everyone " Hanif - Lee states emphatically . not just those who aren't concerned about inflation . To register , visit childrensperformingartsmn.org/support/ masque gala