Tag: Audience Comments

‘Very Impressed’: Retired Bank VP Praises Shen Yun

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey—Brian Kreiger, a retired vice president at Morgan Stanley, said he was very impressed with Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing the company perform at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on Nov. 20. “I’m very impressed so far,” Mr. Kreiger said in an interview during the intermission. “To see traditional…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Call to Come Back to the Divine Influence,’ Says Public Speaker, Author

BOISE, Idaho.—Public speaker and author Matthew Lohmeier was full of praise for all the “divine” aspects in Shen Yun after seeing the New York-based company’s performance on Nov. 2. “[The performance is] a call to come back to the divine influence,” Mr. Lohmeier said. “It’s a message, that despite the fact that it originates with…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Call to Come Back to the Divine Influence,’ Says Lt. Col. Lohmeier

BOISE, Idaho.—Public speaker and author Matthew Lohmeier was full of praise for all the “divine” aspects in Shen Yun after seeing the New York-based company’s performance on Nov. 2. “[The performance is] a call to come back to the divine influence,” Mr. Lohmeier said. “It’s a message, that despite the fact that it originates with…


Shen Yun’s Portrayal of China’s Ancient Culture and Spirituality Inspires Boston Audience

BOSTON, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Art’s popularity is reaffirmed each year by the number of theatergoers amazed by its authentic portrayal of China’s traditional culture. In ancient times China was known as “Shen Zhou”, or the Divine Land. One of those people was Fred Tobman who was attending the performance at the Boch Center Wang Theatre…


Shen Yun Delights Couple With Its Vibrancy and Color

BOSTON, Mass.—When Shen Yun Performing Arts played at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on Nov. 13, its vibrancy and color delighted the Jennings family. “It’s totally unique from anything we’ve experienced,” declared Angus Jennings, the town manager and finance director of West Newbury. “It’s so vibrant. And the costumes are so amazing,” said…


West Palm Beach Filmmaker Says Shen Yun is ‘Absolutely Incredible’

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Kat Conway is a filmmaker and former dancer. After seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she was happy to have experienced first hand the diversity and spiritual wealth of China’s 5,000-year-old culture. “I grew up dancing, so I have an extra appreciation for these dancers,” she said. New York-based Shen Yun’s mission is…


Shen Yun Resonates With Audience From Performance at Florida’s West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Many audience members find that although Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving Chinese culture and civilization, it isn’t difficult to relate to Shen Yun and even find similarities in what the performance is portraying and their own values. Mark Byrne, a general contractor for Byrne Brothers, attended a Shen Yun performance with…


Shen Yun ‘Reflects the Values of the People,’ Says Professor

DENVER, Colo.—Mr. and Mrs. Hess have a deep appreciation for ancient cultures. This passion drew them to attended the Sunday matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Nov. 7. Jean Hess is chieftain at the Saint Andrews Society of Colorado, a Scottish society, and a mental health counsellor. Her husband Richard Hess is a professor of…


Government and Military Personnel in Norfolk Salute Shen Yun

NORFOLK, Va.—When Norfolk goes out for an evening of theater, it’s like a military parade. Represented in the audience of Shen Yun Performing Arts on Nov. 6 were members of nearly all branches of the armed forces, as well as government contractors. New York-based Shen Yun is a classical Chinese dance program that depicts through dance…


Shen Yun’s Music is Fantastic, Musician Says

NORFOLK, Virginia—The classical Chinese dance and music company, Shen Yun Performing Arts, provided a wonderful opportunity for the Crimmins and Higgins families to come together and share China’s ancient culture. Elizabeth Higgins said that the performance had her “exceeded expectations” after experiencing Shen Yun on Nov. 6 at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall. Shen Yun’s dancers and…