Tag: Audience Comments

Shen Yun Shows ‘Very Rich Culture’ With a ‘Very Powerful Message’, Says Nonprofit Executive Director

FAIRFAX, Va.—Marwan Ahmad, executive director of a nonprofit, only knew of China from what he saw on the news. “But on the cultural side of it, I think China obviously has a lot to offer to the world. It’s a beautiful culture,” he said after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the George Mason University Center…


Shen Yun Provides ‘A Sense of Hope’ for Anyone Who Needs It, Says Theatergoer

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Alan Hoffhines, a distribution manager, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts with his wife, Kathy Hoffhines, at the Civic Center Music Hall on Jan. 21. The couple enjoyed the performance and were appreciative of the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture through the universal languages of dance and music. “I’m really enjoying it,” said…


Shen Yun Beyond Portland Audience Members’ Expectations

PORTLAND, Ore.—Christophe Adrien, historical fiction author, was pleasantly surprised by Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Keller Auditorium on Jan. 21. “It’s definitely not what I expected … in a very good way,” he said. “It’s fantastic … it’s a lot of fun,” he added, “it has a little bit of everything … we had…


‘I Learned About Peace’ Watching Shen Yun, Says Japanese Theatergoer

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—After attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center in Utsunomiya on Jan. 21, an automaker executive said “I didn’t dare to think a bit at all about other things” during the performance, so as to avoid missing a single moment. “The performance is totally beyond my expectations. I was surprised…


‘Embrace the Past,’ Says Artist After Seeing Shen Yun

DENVER—Karl Reeder, visual artist for Reeder Airworks attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Denver Performing Arts Center’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday. He thought the performance beautiful, traditional, and educational, especially for children to see and learn. “I just think that the past is very important, and we can’t erase it. It think…


Shen Yun: ‘Everyone Must Go to This Performance’ Says Raleigh Patron

RALEIGH, N.C.—A special Christmas gift for their niece, Jeff and Robin Kasper brought Kirsten Pauley, real estate office manager, to the matinee performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 21. “We’ve never seen anything quite like this,” said Mrs. Kasper, “I’m so glad that it came to Raleigh so…


Theatregoers Thankful That There Are Shows Like Shen Yun

FAIRFAX, Va.—Audience members young and old have been able to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts and thoroughly enjoy it. Cybersecurity specialist Walter York watched Shen Yun with his wife Angela York and their daughter on Jan. 21 at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. The couple praised Shen Yun’s performance for being clean,…


‘Left With a Feeling of Awe’: Shen Yun Visits Next City on Japan Tour

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off the first of two performances at the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center in Utsunomiya, Japan on the evening of Jan. 21. A corporate director was too happy to stop his smile after attending the show. “I was left with a feeling of awe. I was deeply touched…


Louisiana Families Describe Poignant Experience at Shen Yun

BATON ROGUE, La.—After Breanna Campbell saw Shen Yun Performing Arts last year, she was set on seeing the premier classical Chinese dance company once more the following season, bringing her young son this time around. During the year’s wait, Ms. Campbell followed Shen Yun on social media, watching together with her son the artists’ behind-the-scenes videos…


‘Embrace the Past,’ Says Visual Artist After Seeing Shen Yun

DENVER—Karl Reeder, visual artist for Reeder Airworks attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Denver Performing Arts Center’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday. He thought the performance was beautiful, traditional, and educational, especially for children to see and learn. “I just think that the past is very important, and we can’t erase it. It…