Category: Audience Comments

Shen Yun Connects the Universal Commonality Among People, Says Assistant Dean

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—”I think it’s fantastic … there’s a lot of synthesis between Chinese culture and [Western] culture … a universal commonality among people and I think this show connects within that,” said Mark Perkins about Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mr. Perkins, assistant dean of the College of Education at the University of Wyoming, attended the…


Shen Yun Shows the Dangers of Communism to Edmonton Audience

EDMONTON, Canada—While action movies depict heroes as people with super powers, in real life, the people making a difference in the world are not too different from the common man. Since 2006, Shen Yun Performing Arts has been using its talent to show audiences around the world the evil of communism as well as the beauty…


‘You Couldn’t Beat This in a Big Budget Movie,’ Says Movie Producer After Attending Shen Yun

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Movie producer James Strong attended Shen Yun’s evening show at The Fred Kavli Theatre on March 14. “I saw it in an ad and told my daughter and granddaughter about it. They just had to come,” he said. Exiting the theatre at the conclusion of the performance, Mr. Strong said he was amazed…


Shen Yun Is Encouraging, Inspirational, Clinical Director Says

LAKELAND, Fla.—Rebecca Pacatte, a clinical director, and her husband Charlie Pacatte, an automotive technician, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Youkey Theatre, RP Funding Center on March 14. “I think it’s very awesome,” said Mr. Pacatte. “The timing, the discipline they had, and the showmanship was really good.” “I loved it,” Mrs. Pacatte added….


Shen Yun ‘Was Fabulous,’ Says Artistic Director of Young Canadians School of Performing Arts

CALGARY, Alberta—Susan Mensinger, artistic director of Young Canadians School of Performing Arts, put on a performance at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 9. Two days later, she was back—this time as a first time theatergoer seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts. The only critique, Ms. Mensinger said, was “they almost closed the curtains too soon,” and…


Shen Yun Shows ‘There’s Always a Way to See the Light,’ Says College Director

CALGARY, Canada—Visual College of Art & Design Director Adam Coady attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. He thoroughly enjoyed the show and thought Shen Yun presented “a message of hope.” The artists showed the audience “how we can always persevere and how there’s always a way to see the light or…


Shen Yun is ‘Very Uplifting and Enlightening,’ Says Executive Director

CALGARY, Canada—It “was an incredible performance, truly artistic and, at the same time, very uplifting and enlightening,” said Bernadette Geronazzo after she saw Shen Yun at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on March 10. Mrs. Geronazzo is the executive director at Fabbrici Foundation which supports non-profit arts & culture in Canada. The foundation aims to…


Shen Yun Shares Beauty of Traditional Chinese Culture With Prague

PRAGUE—Shen Yun Performing Arts completed four performances over three days in Prague, the largest city and capitol of the Czech Republic and the audience expressed their admiration and appreciation for Shen Yun. “It’s a moving performance. It’s the kind of experience that’s hard to find words for,” said Mrs. Markéta, who came to the matinee performance with…


Shen Yun Paints a Picture of the Divine: Financial Adviser

VENICE, Fla.—Kathryn Dennen and her daughter attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Venice Performing Arts Center on March 12. Mrs. Dennen is a financial adviser and her daughter teaches at an elementary school. Her daughter said: “I loved it. It was the most wonderful thing that I’ve seen,” and Mrs. Dennen agreed. “I loved…


Former Producer Says Shen Yun Is ‘A Magical Experience’

VENICE, Fla.—Jackie Rogers, founder of the House of Hilt, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Venice Performing Arts Center on March 12. “I absolutely love the show. It’s magical. It’s something that I think everyone can appreciate Chinese culture by seeing the show. It’s absolutely wonderful,” she said. Her company manufactures skincare products that are…