Tag: Audience Comments

Shen Yun Resonates With Detroit Audience

DETROIT, Mich.—Jesse Leece, a graphic designer, was very appreciative of the vividly animated backdrops he saw when he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts on Oct. 27. “This is the first show that I’ve ever seen that incorporated animation along with it,” Jesse said. “I was really impressed with all of the [dances] that included the…


Retired Congressman at Shen Yun: ‘You Feel the Beauty of God’

MODESTO, Calif.—Wally Herger is a retired Congressman of Northern California, the second congressional district. He and his wife Pam have seen Shen Yun Performing Arts three times in the past four years and this time, they brought their friend Faye Amos, a retired government employee. “You feel the beauty of God,” Herger said about New…


Veterinarian Says Shen Yun Is ‘Life-Changing’

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—“Magnificent as always,” said Anne Serdy after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts for what she estimated to be the seventh time. Serdy is a veterinarian who works at the local High Valley Veterinary Hospital. “Everything is to perfection,” she said. “The magnificent artistry and the costumes and the sparkle and the laughter and the…


Men of God and Scientist Agree on the Message of Shen Yun

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Two pastors and a mental health researcher walked into Paramount Theatre on Sunday and—no, this is not the setup to a joke—all three found a spiritual and aesthetic experience in Shen Yun Performing Arts, the cultural phenomenon bringing classical Chinese culture out of the history books and onto the most prestigious stages on Earth….


Shen Yun’s Stories Are About Our Values, Says Interior Designer

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa—Timothy and Kathy Meyer’s impression of Shen Yun Performing Arts was one of beauty. The couple had come to the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids to enjoy Shen Yun’s revival of traditional Chinese culture on Oct. 23. “Absolutely beautiful, lovely evening,” Timothy, the owner of an interior design company, said of the performance….


Shen Yun Bridges Ancient With Modern: Consultant

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts once again opened successfully at the California Centre for the Arts, Escondido, on Oct. 23, with many audience members pleased to narrate their joyful experiences. “I thought, aside from the artistic beauty, it was amazing,” said program manager Preeti Carollo, who attended New York-based Shen Yun with her family. “It…


CEO of Consulting Firm Moved by Stories in Shen Yun

MODESTO, Calif.—Gary Beaudette is the owner of a consulting firm. He is also a renowned songwriter and an author of children’s books. On the evening of Oct. 20, he, his wife, and his daughter came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “All [the] stories are great. They were very in-depth too,” Monica Beaudette, his wife,…


Modesto Audience Loves Shen Yun

MODESTO, Calif.—“The beauty of divine being dancing,” is the meaning behind the name, Shen Yun Performing Arts. Harley Baker, a professor, was struck by the emotions and sincerity of Shen Yun’s dancers. “Their movements were well choreographed … synchronized, well-articulated with the music. It moved me emotionally,” Prof. Baker said. He also felt the sincerity…


New York #1 Best-Selling Author Finds Inspiration in Shen Yun

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Dr. David West Reynolds holds a Ph.D. in archeology specializing in ancient Rome and Egypt. He’s also the New York Times #1 best-selling author of Star Wars guide books. His books have been translated into a dozen languages and have sold over 2 million copies around the world. He has also written books on…


Shen Yun ‘Will Be in History Books Someday,’ Says Best-Selling Author

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Archeologist and best-selling author Dr. David West Reynolds is elated to have had the chance to see a live performance of Shen Yun. “I’m glad that I lived at a time where I could see his productions instead of just reading about them in a history book because they will be in history books someday,”…