Tag: Audience Comments

‘It’s the First Time I’ve Ever Seen Anything Like This’: Shen Yun Theatergoer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Bill Satek, a general manager of a power plant, and his wife Kim Satek, an accountant, drove two hours to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the DeVos Performance Hall on Feb. 21. The couple deemed the trip absolutely worth their time. “It’s fabulous,” said Mr. Satek. “It’s really good. I love it….


Businessman Says Shen Yun’s Innovative Technology Is ‘Like a Projection Towards the Divine Art!’

PARIS—Theatergoers from all over France, and sometimes even from abroad, came to discover Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palais des Congrès. Loïc David is a dental surgeon from Bordeaux. He attended Shen Yun on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Palais des Congrès. For him, Shen Yun, “is an extraordinary magic!” “The magic is in…


Shen Yun Has ‘Created a Sense of Godliness in the Human Soul,’ Says Filmmaker

PHOENIX—When filmmaker Sarah Heinz entered the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 19 to attend Shen Yun’s matinee, she had no idea she would find so much connection with the performance and its artists. Ms. Heinz’s 2021 documentary, “Remembering Heaven,” shared with its viewers the dreams and visions that people have had about their children before they…


‘I Found It Sublime’: Paris Theatergoer Moved to Deep Reflection by Shen Yun

PARIS—Like many businessmen, Luc Hubelé came from Vendée to Paris for his work, but he did not miss, on Thursday, Feb. 16, the limited time Shen Yun Performing Arts was in Paris as well. “I found this show fabulous! I was very moved by a lot of messages: there’s a lot of sensitivity, grace in…


Company Manager Surprised Shen Yun Banned in China, Says Fortunately ‘Tradition Is Always Stronger!’

PARIS—Since Tuesday, Feb. 14, Paris has been vibrating to the warm sounds of Shen Yun’s music at the Palais des Congrès. On Feb. 15, Pascal de Varine-Bohan and his wife, Dorothée, were at the Palais des Congrès to experience Shen Yun Performing Arts. This descendant of French nobility is the general secretary of a large…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Journey of Beauty,’ Says Company President

PHOENIX—Bob Auray, the president of an investment firm, and his wife Marion celebrated a belated Valentine’s Day by attending Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Phoenix Orpheum on Feb. 19. The couple agreed that it was “a journey of beauty and a wonderful Valentine’s week present.” “It was a beautiful performance with beautiful messages,” Mr….


‘We Should Follow Shen Yun’s Example,’ Says Korean Professor of Dance

SEOUL, Korea—Lee Byoungok, an honorary professor at Yong In University’s Department of Dance, attended Shen Yun’s matinee at the National Theater of Korea on Feb. 19. The professor said excitedly after the show that Shen Yun has brought about the Renaissance of classical dance. He believes that artists everywhere can learn from Shen Yun Performing…


Former Dancers ‘Astounded’ by Shen Yun’s Perfection

MILWAUKEE—“I am astounded … I just cannot believe [the dancers] achievement,” said Corrine Fiorentino, fitness instructor at the YMCA in Racine, Wis. Mrs. Fiorentino and her husband Dean, a chemical engineer and regional manager for BASF, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Miller High Life Theatre on Feb. 19. Both the Fiorentinos are former…


Shen Yun Shows ‘History We Should Never Forget,’ Says Phoenix Theatergoer

PHOENIX—History has seen the ups and downs of humanity. Some have tried to rewrite or erase parts of that history, but Shen Yun Performing Arts is striving to revive 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. The freedom of expression some audience members saw in Shen Yun struck a chord. “Everyone should be free to believe what…


Shen Yun ‘Very Brave to Present These Truths,’ Says Korean Politician

SEOUL, South Korea—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company finished its 14 performances in South Korea on Feb 19. A member of a panel directly under the Korean president was touched by Shen Yun, and said it was a production you couldn’t find elsewhere. “This is a very special performance. It talked about sensitive topics that…