Category: United States

‘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….


‘This Message of Hope and Freedom Is Invaluable’: Wyoming Officials Welcome Shen Yun

Shen Yun Performing Arts’ North America Company will be giving two performances on March 14 and 15 at Wyoming’s Cheyenne Civic Center. State Representatives Jared Olsen, Daniel Singh, Dan Zwonitzer, and City of Laramie Mayor Brian Harrington sent their greetings and congratulatory letters to Shen Yun. Congratulatory letter from Wyoming State Representative Jared Olsen. “It…


USA Routs Canada, Climbs Back Into Contention at WBC

PHOENIX—The United States scored nine runs against Canada in the first inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Mike Trout, and went on to win 12–1 by mercy rule in seven innings on Monday in a pivotal Pool C game at the World Baseball Classic. The much-needed victory coming off the U.S. team’s 11–5 loss…


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…


‘Nice to See Traditional Values Emphasized So Beautifully and Completely,’ Says Business Owner About Shen Yun

CLAREMONT, Calif.—“It’s a wonderful production because it’s positive, beautiful, and emphasizes what China should be and could be,” said John Aylyng, dairy business owner, about Shen Yun Performing Arts. This is the third time Mr. Aylyng has seen Shen Yun, and he said the production at the Bridges Auditorium on March 12 was “the best…


Theater Owner Compliments Shen Yun

DENVER—When a magician reveals the tricks behind the magic, it becomes clear that there was no magic at all. For someone who has experience with stage performances, it becomes easy to pick and poke when viewing a performance. Thankfully, when John Goss, a theater owner came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts, he was not…


Dancers Sees the Beauty and Dedication in Shen Yun

VENICE, Fla.—Performing live means that there are no do-overs, and no pauses, and certainly no room for error. Preparation is key. “There were forty dancers, fifty musicians and one hundred people on the scene. That’s impressive and it was perfect. Tonight I saw a really professional, world-class performance. They are spectacular,” said Valentino Sevilla, a dancer….


Physician Inspired to Study the Teachings of Falun Dafa After Watching Shen Yun

VENICE, Fla.—Dr. Arnold Alexander, an internal medicine physician, said he became curious about Falun Dafa after watching Shen Yun at the Venice Performing Arts Center on March 11. “I’ve been very interested in [Falun Dafa] and today’s performance has inspired me that I’m going to buy and read and study the book,” Dr. Alexander said. Dr….