UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois—Anthony Butler, a kindergarten teacher and minister, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 29. “I was absolutely stunned [and] amazed,” said Mr. Butler. “I feel maybe a little more connection to Chinese culture.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…
Shen Yun Comes ‘With a Great Message,’ Says Pastor
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas—Steven Moody, a pastor, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Robinson Performance Hall in Central Arkansas on April 29. “I love it,” Mr. Moody said. “[There] is so much work but it’s all just so seamless. It’s beautiful and I love the message.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…
Shen Yun an Amazing Expression of Beauty, Says Independent School President
BALTIMORE—Seeing traditional Chinese culture through Shen Yun Performing Arts, John Polaskl felt one takeaway was that “we have more in common than I would have imagined.” Mr. Polaskl, president of an independent school, enjoyed the evening performance together with Ms. Christy Donovan, physical therapist, at The Hippodrome Theatre on April 29. “It’s pretty, pretty amazing,” said Mr. Polaskl. “Learning…
Shen Yun ‘Good Stewards of Their Traditions,’ Says Construction Executive
STAMFORD, Conn.—Harry and Margaret Roney saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, and were left inspired by the artists’ mission to keep their traditional culture alive. “It’s very nice that they have taken the spirit of their country and their culture before communism, and they’re willing to express it so beautifully,” Mr. Roney,…
Shen Yun Speaks of Hope, Says Retired Percussionist
BALTIMORE, Md.—Robert Kennick, a retired musician from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Hippodrome Theatre on April 29. Mr. Kennick played percussion instruments in orchestras, including drums, xylophone, marimba, and cymbals, for 40 years. Of the performance, Mr. Kennick said, “Oh, marvelous, marvelous. I love it,” and noted the erhu musician….
State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun
STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…
Former State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun
STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…
Shen Yun Shows the Importance of Standing up for What You Believe In, Says Illinois Theatergoer
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—College dean Felix Simpkins and his wife Kathy attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 28 as an early Mother’s Day celebration. Mrs. Simpkins had waited for years for the opportunity to see the production, and she couldn’t be more excited. “Our…
Shen Yun is ‘One of the Most Spectacular Performances I’ve Ever Seen,’ Says Theatregoer
STAMFORD, Conn.—George Adonis, a real estate broker and investor, had seen many performances throughout America, but nothing prepared him for Shen Yun Performing Arts, which he watched at The Palace Theatre on April 28. “It’s one of the most spectacular performances I have ever seen,” said Mr. Adonis. “This really blew my mind. It was…
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Shen Yun ‘Can Set People on a Better Path,’ Says Company Director
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—Company director Dean Erickson and his wife Becky had a wonderful time at Shen Yun’s evening performance on April 29. This was the couple’s second time watching Shen Yun. Stepping out of the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University, Mrs. Erickson said everything was so fluid and graceful that it…