Category: Audience Comments

Designer Finds Inspiration in Shen Yun

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Chad Howard, a designer, and his wife Kimberly Howard, an accountant, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on April 6. “The color choices for the outfits were amazing,” said Mr. Howard. “They’re graceful, so graceful,” added Mrs. Howard. “I’ve never seen it before, and I’m absolutely blown…


Shen Yun Transmits Thousands of Years of Culture, Says Finance CEO

NEW YORK—On April 6, New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts returned to Lincoln Center to kick off 13 shows in New York City. Demand was high, and two additional shows were added to the schedule. Frank Liz was one of the New Yorkers in the audience who had waited years to see Shen Yun. “I…


Shen Yun ‘Done Quite Brilliantly,’ Says Oscar-Winning Producer

NEW YORK—Film producer Tony Mark particularly likes live productions—unlike movies, there are no do-overs. “I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun for the last—I don’t know how many years, probably eight, ten years I’ve wanted to see Shen Yun,” Mr. Mark said on April 6 at Lincoln Center during intermission of Shen Yun’s opening night performance….


Shen Yun ‘A Pure Moment of Happiness,’ Says Former Naval Officer

NANTES, France—On April 4, the Cité des Congrès in Nantes resounded with the unique sound of Shen Yun’s orchestra. Pierre-Henri Lorin served in the French Navy for 40 years. This naval officer and ballet lover was in Nantes to experience New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts. “It’s absolutely fabulous,” said Mr. Lorin enthusiastically. “It’s magical,…


Orchestra Director Hopes Shen Yun Spreads All Over the World

PALERMO, Italy—Orchestra director Gaetano Colajanni attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Teatro Massimo on March 5. Colajanni found everything about Shen Yun fascinating. “I have to say that I was very fascinated, both by the dancers, that is, from their professionalism, really very perfect, and then also by the orchestra, because I saw how they interpreted…


Shen Yun ‘Gives People Hope’ and ‘Something to Believe In’ Says Musician

ADELAIDE, Australia—Ella Germein, a professional musician and ABC Kids reporter, and her mother Sue Germein, a music manager, were captivated by the timeless beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts. Ella Germein professionally plays cello and bass for the indie pop sibling band called “Germein.” The three Germein sisters comprise the band with the youngest sister…


Eye Surgeon Impressed by Shen Yun: ‘This Is Heaven, I’m so Grateful’

ADELAIDE, Australia—Dr. Deric de Wit, an ophthalmologist who practices in the Barossa Valley region, South Australia, was intrigued and impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts upon seeing it for the first time with his friends in Adelaide on April 6. “This is heaven, I’m so grateful that I came tonight. Absolutely grateful,” he said during intermission. De…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Wake-Up Call for People in the United States,’ Says Lawyer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—On April 5, lawyer Mark Hodges attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. During intermission, he said enthusiastically that “the overall experience has been wonderful!” “The choreography was exceptional, and the dances were very tight and explosive. The imagery was phenomenal—how it was integrated into the graphics and…


Retired Aerospace Programmer Appreciates Shen Yun Sharing Traditional Chinese Culture

SEATTLE—China, before communism, was a beautiful place. Shen Yun Performing Arts is allowing its audiences to behold that beauty once more. “I think they’re doing a wonderful job. They’re bringing the awareness of the Chinese culture,” said Jim Dix, a retired aerospace programmer. “As we all know, the Chinese culture is so old, one of the oldest…


Shen Yun Reminds People ‘There’s a Renaissance Coming After All This Destruction’ Says Creative Director

TORONTO—Angela Sena, founder and creative director of the “The New Earth Wonder School,” was uplifted by what she saw at Shen Yun Performing Arts. “The scenes were colorful, lively, full of life,” said Mrs. Sena after watching Shen Yun at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on April 5. “[It’s] a beautiful piece…