Tag: Audience Comments

Shen Yun in Cleveland: A Feast for the Eyes, Food for Thought

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Intermission at The State Theatre during the Feb. 6, 2022 matinee of Shen Yun found audiences equal parts exhilarated and pensive. Among them were Julia McCaslin, director of operations for a seafood company; and her husband Matthew Depante, a chef de cuisine for Hilton. “It was beautiful dancing!” said Ms. McCaslin. “I really like…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Magical Performance That Transports Us Through Time’, Says French Actress

MONTPELLIER, France—One of the reasons why movies and television are so entertaining is because of the talented actors and actresses in the business. For Shen Yun Performing Arts, the dancers can tell stories just as dramatically but without the use of a single spoken word. “I found it to be an absolutely magical, wonderful performance! It…


Cleveland’s Local Artists Moved by Shen Yun

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Singer Holly Prather entertains veterans around the Cleveland area and is a graduate of operatic vocal training at Baldwin Wallace College. Having seen the rejuvenating effect of music on her elderly audience, Prather recognizes the healing power of Shen Yun which she watched on Saturday. Prather said that with the movement of beauty and…


Shen Yun Raises Importance of Freedom of Belief, El Paso Audience Members Say

EL PASO, Texas—Michelle Smet said one clear message she received from watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Plaza Theatre was “the beauty of Chinese culture.” Smet, a church worship leader, saw Shen Yun with her parents and her children who all really enjoyed the performance. “I think it was a good blend of education, of…


Shen Yun Reminds Texas Audience What China Used To Be

EL PASO, Texas—The current view the world has of modern China has blocked many from knowing what China once used to be. With Shen Yun Performing Arts touring internationally, it has reminded audiences that China’s 5,000 years of civilization haven’t been completely lost and that’s its beauty is something to celebrate. Brett Preston and his wife…


Olympics May Be in Beijing, but ‘True China’ Found in Shen Yun

CLEVELAND, Ohio— “It’s such a thrill to be able to experience the true China in Cleveland,” said Alex Kuszewski, a lawyer, who had just seen Shen Yun perform on Saturday afternoon. “What a performance!” he said. “Very strong; very faith-filled. And I think it’s very interesting that with the Olympics going on in Beijing that the…


A ‘Pity’ Shen Yun Can’t Go to China, Says French Mayor

PARIS, France—Courbevoie mayor Jacques Kossowski was a happy man on Jan. 15, 2022. “My Santa Claus was very kind to me,” he said with a smile as he and his wife were being interviewed by NTD after the Shen Yun show at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. The mayor had granted himself two hours…


Shen Yun’s Beauty, Elegance, Music, People—Is the Answer to the Pandemic

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.—Shen Yun Performing Arts is an opportunity to enjoy 5,000 years of authentic traditional Chinese culture and put aside the woes of the pandemic. “There is always something to be scared of but you have to live past the fears that you have,” said April Herndon, as she gave her views on the…


‘I Feel Like a Million Bucks,’ Says Audience Member After Shen Yun Performance

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The brilliant dancing and music are not the only things that Shen Yun Performing Arts is known for. Audience members sometimes share that Shen Yun leaves them with indescribable happiness. The couple Matthew Trefren and Ann Jones shared their feelings about Shen Yun after attending the performance at the Cheyenne Civic Center. “It’s amazing….


Shen Yun Brings Truth to Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—China’s culture before communism is captured spectacularly by Shen Yun Performing Arts. Matthew Martinez, a physician from Colorado, felt that Chinese culture is one with many universal values. Specifically, Mr. Martinez was referring to China’s connection to the divine. “I think that’s a universal message across many cultures. So that makes it reach out…