Category: University Park

The Talent and Discipline of Shen Yun Performers Are Unmatched, Says Model

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—Sharon Talcott, a model and the vice-president of Oceans Biomedical, attended Shen Yun’s evening performance at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University with her sister Hannah and mother Kimberly on April 30. “It was beautiful, wonderful, and very inspirational. I thought it preserved culture and history beautifully. The talents of…


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 Shows the Importance of Standing up for What You Believe In, Says Illinois Theatergoer

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—College dean Felix Simpkins and his wife Kathy attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Center for the Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 28 as an early Mother’s Day celebration. Mrs. Simpkins had waited for years for the opportunity to see the production, and she couldn’t be more excited. “Our…


Theatergoer Impressed by Discipline of Shen Yun’s Performers

UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois—Will Asfour, a consultant, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on Apr. 27. “It’s cool to learn history, culture, and arts and dances,” said Mr. Asfour. “I think it’s good for people to reverse their takes and things like that … I’m enjoying it…


Mayor Says Shen Yun Is ‘A Lifetime Experience’

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—Joseph Roudez III, mayor of University Park Village, was delighted by Shen Yun at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 27. “Fantastic display of art, color, and music,” he said. “It just touched my heart … it was really awesome and refreshing.” New York-based Shen Yun was founded…


Chicago Lawyer Says Shen Yun Is ‘Worth Seeing Over and Over’

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.—John Huston, trial lawyer in Chicago, was delighted by Shen Yun at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University in Illinois on April 26. “Precision, grace, humanity, beauty—it’s all there,” said Huston. Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company. Along with folk…