SAO PAULO—Businessman Luciano Barbieri was a little anxious before seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, unsure of what to expect. After attending New York-based Shen Yun’s opening night performance in Sao Paolo at the Teatro Bradesco on March 17, he was thrilled. “The feeling is amazing, you can tell they are very excited about doing this,”…
‘You Can See the Inner Work of the Artist,’ Says Aspiring Ballet Dancer About Shen Yun
ORLANDO, Fla.—Letitia Prosser, an aspiring ballet dancer, has wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts for over 10 years, and finally, she and her father Bill Prosser, an architect, were able to attend the performance at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando on March 17. Ms. Prosser said she was amazed at…
Shen Yun Shows Much Needed Humanity, Says Top Brazilian Investor
SAO PAULO—Osmar and Sandra Zogbi were happy to see the traditional culture of ancient China live on through a group in New York, even though it is not freely expressed in communist China today. After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Teatro Bradesco on the evening of March 17, the Zogbis shared their appreciation. “Today, we…
More People Need to Hear Shen Yun’s Message, Says Colorado Theatergoer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Paul Lagatta, a network technician, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on March 17. It was Mr. Lagatta’s first time watching the show, and he has “never seen anything like this before.” “It’s very entertaining and athletic, but there’s also a story behind it. It’s just…
Shen Yun Artists Are ‘Inspired by Something More Than Just Human,’ Says Retired VP
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Michael Aspenson, retired vice president of Lockheed Martin, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance with his wife Mary at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on March 17. The couple agreed that not only was Shen Yun beautiful and inspiring, it carried a message that many need to hear. “There were many messages…
Wyoming Representative Says Shen Yun Is ‘A Performance Worth Seeing’
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Wyoming state Rep. Jared Olsen came to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts on the evening of March 15. He shared that Shen Yun made him aware of a different China. “I think it’s a performance worth seeing. I think it shows a side of China that maybe we’re not accustomed to in today’s world. So…
Shen Yun Is a ‘Rare and Valuable Experience,’ Says Taiwan Ambassador
OTTAWA, Canada—Ambassador Harry Tseng from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada attended Shen Yun for the first time on March 17. Exiting the National Arts Centre at the conclusion of the evening, Mr. Tseng said Shen Yun “was very beautiful and definitely lived up to its reputation.” “What we saw today was China’s…
Well-Known Canadian Lawyer Says Everyone Should Experience Shen Yun
OTTAWA—Well-known criminal defence lawyer Lawrence Greenspon found Shen Yun Performing Arts to be a very educational experience after seeing the opening performance in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre on March 17. “It’s been an insight into thousands of years of Chinese culture,” said Mr. Greenspon, who has been involved in many high-profile legal cases in Canada…
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…
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Couple Travels 1,000 Miles to Catch Shen Yun Because ‘We Believe in That Message’
SAO PAULO, Brazil—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has seen rapid growth since its inception in 2006; today it has eight equal-sized tour groups that travel the world simultaneously, poised to present nearly 100 shows each this 2023 season. But even though the company is making stops in more than 108 cities around the world…