Tag: Audience Comments

Shen Yun a ‘Once in a Lifetime Experience’

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Noha Haviv was very impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts’s comprehensive presentation of Chinese culture and civilization, from its historical origins to the present day and then encompassing the different ethnic regions across China. Shen Yun presents 5,000 years of authentic Chinese traditional classical and folk dance and music. Haviv had wanted to see…


Shen Yun Lifts Atlanta’s Spirits During Pandemic

ATLANTA—For two hours on the evening of Jan. 14, there was no pandemic at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre where Shen Yun Performing Arts was performing. That’s how the audience said they felt. Bret Tenny, Vice President in development of Datatrac Corporation, attended with his wife. “Very well done,” he said of New York-based Shen…


Freedom Should Not Be Taken for Granted, Musician Says

DETROIT—Robert Christie, owner of A & G Central Music, said that people express themselves through art. Shen Yun Performing Art’s performance at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 15, reminded him that “not everyone has the freedom to express themselves the way we do here, and that we shouldn’t take it for granted.” Shen…


Shen Yun Provides Relief For Theatergoers During These Difficult Times

ATLANTA—The sheer enjoyment of watching Shen Yun Performing Arts brings many theatergoers back time and time again, and Tad Newman is one of those people. And he doesn’t keep this pleasure to himself. “I think the first time I saw [the performance] it was very magical and so I keep coming back here, and I…


Shen Yun ‘A Little Bit of Magic’ Mid Pandemic, Says Audience Member in Escondido

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—An audience member attending Shen Yun Performing Arts in Escondido said she found the evening like finding a slice of hope and happiness amid the unknowns and stresses of the pandemic. Amanda Noel, a pharmacist, shared about the positivity she felt from her Shen Yun experience. “I think during this time right now, all over…


Attorney Feels Uplifted by Shen Yun

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Although the holiday season is behind us, some couples are still reaping the benefits of a well-chosen Christmas gift. Greg Barnes is an attorney from San Diego. He and his wife Christine gifted Shen Yun Performing Arts tickets to each other for Christmas. “We first learned about the show through The Epoch Times. We’ve…


Olympic Team Doctor in Awe of Shen Yun’s Incredible Athleticism and Beauty

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The athleticism of Olympic athletes is unquestionable, but the combination of athleticism and beauty is something not as commonly seen. Paul Shirley, doctor of the U.S. Olympic team found that the beauty and athleticism of Shen Yun Performing Arts is incredible. “I took care of our Olympic team here in the United States—the Olympic…


‘I Smiled Through the Whole Thing!’ Says Jacksonville Audience Member

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Audience members often leave a Shen Yun performance feeling emotions such as hope, happiness, or even a lighter body. It was no different for painter Katie Boyer who said that she would be leaving Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts with a wide smile on her face. “I have to drive home for an…


Atlanta Family: Shen Yun Sends a Powerful Message

ATLANTA, Georgia—“This is like a massage for the soul, and for the mind, and for the emotion. You’re able to let yourself go and forget all of the stress that you have in your day. And you can truly take in the beauty that humans can create,” said Michael Knight who was enjoying Shen Yun…


Shen Yun Is ‘Very Enlightening,’ Says German Film Critic

COLOGNE, Germany— Uwe Mies is a film critic but he attended this Shen Yun Performing Arts performance with the wish to be a regular audience member. After the performance, he shared his thoughts and found that the values presented by Shen Yun are universal and important to everyone. “The faith that is conveyed there, you…