Category: United States

We Stay Brave and Courageous Because of Shows Like Shen Yun: California Theatergoer

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Attorney Stacey Hayes and her husband Robert, a retired insurance broker, purchased tickets for Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing an ad in The Epoch Times. Stepping out of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts at the end of the evening on March 3, the couple thought the performance was very enlightening. “It…


Seeing Shen Yun, Consultant Amazed that Chinese History Comes From the Divine

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Jonathan and Alison Bales attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on March 3, and left the theater discussing the highlights. Mrs.Bales, a data management manager, had positive things to say about her overall impression: “It’s fantastic. It’s very entertaining. It’s beautiful, graceful, powerful.” Mr.Bales, an executive…


‘I Can Make This Change’: Charlotte Couple Moved by Theme of Courage in Shen Yun

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Ashleigh and Marvin Richardson attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on March 3, and the couple were intrigued and inspired. Mr. Richardson bought a book that provided more information about Shen Yun. “I really appreciated the visual effects of the play, but I really want to get…


Southern California Officials Commend and Welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts

As Shen Yun Performing Arts continues its tour through Southern California, several state, county, and city officials have sent certificates of recognition, proclamations, and congratulatory letters to welcome the company. In their proclamations, the officials commend Shen Yun for its efforts to revive artistic traditions and contribute culturally through classical Chinese dance and music performances….


‘That Was All Very New to Me,’ Says IT Executive Seeing Shen Yun

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Although most of the world sees China and thinks of its communist regime, the reality is, the Chinese Communist Party rule is only two percent of the total Chinese history. From legends of Creation to the Qing Dynasty, China was once known as “the Land of the Divine.” “I didn’t know about the…


Consultant Says Shen Yun Gives ‘A Lot of Hope, Great Inspiration’

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Ted Maziejka, a consultant, and his wife Leslie Maziejka watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on March 2. “We had a great two hours!” said Mr. Maziejka. “Beautiful people; what they can do was just amazing!” said Mrs. Maziejka Based in New York, Shen Yun was…


Orange County Chairman Proudly Welcomes Shen Yun and Appreciates Seeing What China ‘Doesn’t Want Us to See’

COSTA MESA, Calif.—“This may be the show that Beijing doesn’t want you to see, but … we’re here in Orange County happy to show it,” said Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner about Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 1. Mr. Wagner serves Orange County’s Third District, representing…


Shen Yun: ‘It’s Beautiful, It’s Powerful,’ Says Credit Executive

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Realtor Tricia Toissonnien and Kristy Ollendorff, a chief credit officer, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 1. Ms. Toissonnien said she liked the performance and it made her think. “I like it. It’s colorful and it’s beautiful. It’s bringing up things that are making us curious, though, as far…


Shen Yun Represents ‘True Nature of the Chinese People’: Entrepreneur

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Entrepreneur Lowell Way attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 1 and commented how beautiful the performance was. “The beauty part and the stories are great and very representative of the true nature of the Chinese people from my experience,” Mr. Way said, adding that he enjoyed every…


Shen Yun ‘Helps Us Live in Peace and Unity,’ Says Illinois Theatergoer

ROCKFORD, Ill.—Financial advisor Carl Gnewuch was amazed by the beauty of Shen Yun after attending its evening show on March 1 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Though Mr. Gnewuch thoroughly enjoyed himself, there was a nagging question he simply couldn’t comprehend. “It was beautiful! I find it difficult to believe that China would not…