THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is a performance the entire family can enjoy together. Denise Frankfort and her husband were finally able to get their family to experience Shen Yun together. “This was a thrill because we have the whole family,” said Denise Frankfort. Although her entire family was at the performance, only she,…
‘God’s Love Is Universal,’ Says California Shen Yun Patron
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Insurance agent Carlene Faerber was reminded of heaven and the divine when she watched Shen Yun at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, with her husband Gordon on March 16. “My husband and I are Christians. But believing in heaven is something we do believe in, and we believe that God’s love is…
‘You Couldn’t Beat This in a Big Budget Movie,’ Says Movie Producer After Attending Shen Yun
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Movie producer James Strong attended Shen Yun’s evening show at The Fred Kavli Theatre on March 14. “I saw it in an ad and told my daughter and granddaughter about it. They just had to come,” he said. Exiting the theatre at the conclusion of the performance, Mr. Strong said he was amazed…
California Clears the Way for Building Teacher Housing on School Property
October 19, 2022
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A new California legislation, signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 28, will remove some restrictions on zoning requirements to make it easier for California school districts to build affordable housing for teachers and staff as soon as next year. Under the new law, school districts can build staff housing on any property owned…
Shen Yun’s Artists Dedication Appreciated in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Isabella Braveheart, an artist and self-expression coach, and Yazan Daas, an engineer, were at The Fred Kavli Theatre on May 25. They were very touched by the variety in Shen Yun Performing Arts’ program. The New York-based company has a mission to show the world China’s authentic traditional culture and Shen Yun is…
Musician Blown Away by Harmony Between Dance and Music in Shen Yun
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—“It’s greater than the sum of its parts,” said writer and musician Mark Kurasz, after he’d seen Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Fred Kavli Theatre on Tuesday. Mr. Kurasz was expecting to see just dancing but was blown away when he realized that Shen Yun also incorporated music and theatre. From a…
Traveling Back in Time in Southern California’s Conejo Valley
You wouldn’t expect a chunk of the Berlin Wall to be standing in Southern California, amid its beach destinations and fashion-forward cities. But there it is, at the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, perched high above the valley and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The wall features a graffitied pink butterfly and flowers; the drawing doubtlessly…
Shen Yun’s Lyrics Brought Tears to My Eyes, Says Actress
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts’ mission is to transmit a message from “China before communism.” The company’s aim is to revive China’s 5,000 years of culture through storytelling, portrayed through classical and ethnic dances and music. The message certainly resonated with Elise and David Devereux who attended New York-based Shen Yun at the Fred…
Actress and Daughters Riveted by Splendor of Shen Yun
THOUSAND OAKS, California—“I absolutely adore it,” Anne Judson-Yager said after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts for the second time. Judson-Yager, a professional actress, says she is, first of all, a mother and she had brought along her two daughters to see Shen Yun at the Fred Kavli Theater. Judson-Yager is known for her role in “Bring it…
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Actress Sees Shen Yun 3 Times: They ‘Have Pulled out All the Stops’
THOUSAND OAKS, CA.—Anne Judson-Yager attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Fred Kavli Theatre on March 16. An actress, Ms. Judson-Yager gave her overall impression of the performance. “The only way I can explain it is: Pewww! Because all of the senses are engaged, your heart, your soul, everything gets just kind of tingled. And the…