Category: Audience Comments

Shen Yun Is ‘Very, Very Entertaining and Original,’ Says Arkansas Theatergoer

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—On the evening of April 29, Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final show at Robinson Performance Hall. Sitting in the audience were Jason and Jamie Sidor. This was the couple’s first time attending the show, and they loved it. They thought it was both entertaining and very educational. “It was just absolutely…


Shen Yun ‘Can Set People on a Better Path,’ Says Company Director

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—Company director Dean Erickson and his wife Becky had a wonderful time at Shen Yun’s evening performance on April 29. This was the couple’s second time watching Shen Yun. Stepping out of the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University, Mrs. Erickson said everything was so fluid and graceful that it…


Theatergoer Feels Connection to Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun

UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois—Anthony Butler, a kindergarten teacher and minister, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 29. “I was absolutely stunned [and] amazed,” said Mr. Butler. “I feel maybe a little more connection to Chinese culture.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…


Shen Yun Comes ‘With a Great Message,’ Says Pastor

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas—Steven Moody, a pastor, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Robinson Performance Hall  in Central Arkansas on April 29. “I love it,” Mr. Moody said. “[There] is so much work but it’s all just so seamless. It’s beautiful and I love the message.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…


Shen Yun an Amazing Expression of Beauty, Says Independent School President

BALTIMORE—Seeing traditional Chinese culture through Shen Yun Performing Arts, John Polaskl felt one takeaway was that “we have more in common than I would have imagined.” Mr. Polaskl, president of an independent school, enjoyed the evening performance together with Ms. Christy Donovan, physical therapist, at The Hippodrome Theatre on April 29. “It’s pretty, pretty amazing,” said Mr. Polaskl. “Learning…


Shen Yun ‘Good Stewards of Their Traditions,’ Says Construction Executive

STAMFORD, Conn.—Harry and Margaret Roney saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, and were left inspired by the artists’ mission to keep their traditional culture alive. “It’s very nice that they have taken the spirit of their country and their culture before communism, and they’re willing to express it so beautifully,” Mr. Roney,…


Shen Yun Speaks of Hope, Says Retired Percussionist

BALTIMORE, Md.—Robert Kennick, a retired musician from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Hippodrome Theatre on April 29. Mr. Kennick played percussion instruments in orchestras, including drums, xylophone, marimba, and cymbals, for 40 years. Of the performance, Mr. Kennick said, “Oh, marvelous, marvelous. I love it,” and noted the erhu musician….


State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun

STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…


Former State Official Pleased to Be Introduced to Traditional Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun

STAMFORD, Conn.—Jim Cavanaugh, president of Yonkers Industrial Development, and his wife Wilson Kimball attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Palace Theatre on April 29. Of the performance, Mr. Cavanaugh said: “The dancers are amazingly talented. This is the first time we have been to a performance. It was a gift to us, so we…


Shen Yun ‘Moving, Hopeful’ and Shows a Greater Good, Says Editor-in-Chief

MONTERREY, Mexico—Sisters Patricia and Alejandra Gonzalez brought their mother to enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Auditorio Pabellón M on April 28. The experience of stories spanning 5,000 years of China brought them happiness. “It was amazing, I believe that all the dance and the message behind the dance it’s for all the audience. I think it’s…