Tag: Audience Comments

Finance Executive Moved by Shen Yun’s Depiction of China, Calls for End to Atrocities

SAO PAULO—Renata Barretto attended a performance at the Teatro Bradesco on the afternoon of March 19, expecting something that came out of China. Instead, she was wowed and moved to tears by a performance that included commentary on modern-day China that could not have anything to do with the ruling communist regime. “What I saw was…


‘A Story Worth Telling’ Says Colorado Physician About Shen Yun

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— “Pretty much exactly what I was hoping for and what it’s billed as,” said Deric Rachjaibun, a physician in Broomfiled, Colorado, during the Shen Yun Performing Arts concert at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts on March 19. “They’re absolutely amazing,” he said, “the best dancers I’ve ever seen—by far!” Mr….


Mother’s Wish to See Shen Yun Finally Comes True

LONG BEACH, Calif.—Time is one of the most precious resources and time with our loved ones is invaluable. Shen Yun Performing Arts is an experience that is perfect for a family, but what happens when the time with our loved ones runs out? “My mom, it was on her bucket list. She wanted to see…


‘I Felt As Though I Was With Divine Beings,’ Says Theatre Troupe Manager After Seeing Shen Yun

CHANGHUA, Taiwan—Shen Yun Performing Arts’ name means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and Chen Wei-you, a theatre troupe manager, experienced just how divine Shen Yun was when he attended the performance at the Yuanlin Performing Arts Hall on March 18. “I was struck by its power as soon as the curtain went up for…


Businessman Inspired by the Beauty of Chinese Classical Dance

ORLANDO, Fla.—Businessman Manuchehr Saman attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 19. “I think it’s one of the best shows I’ve ever seen,” Mr. Saman said. “I did not know anything about Chinese culture and I learned a lot. It’s incredible.” He said the dance was very inspiring. “What…


Shen Yun Shows ‘Missing Element’ in the World, Says Finance Director

OTTAWA—Paul Magallanes, a director of finance, was intrigued by Shen Yun Performing Arts, which showed a “different side of China.” It was a traditional China with values that felt common to humanity. “Loyalty, honesty, and love, and also belief in God, that belief that there is something more than physical,” Mr. Magallenes said after seeing…


‘It Is Life-Changing’: Drummer Brought to Tears Seeing Shen Yun

OTTAWA, Canada—Joanne Tokessy had waited a long time to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “[I’ve] been waiting six years to see this show. Six years! And it was so hard to get tickets to the show,” Ms. Tokessy said at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 19. “And I actually made it!…


Shen Yun Entertaining and Educational, Says Businessman

OTTAWA, Canada—Craig O’Neill, head of the Corey Craig Group and owner of dozens of businesses, wanted to see Shen Yun Performing Arts to learn more about Chinese history. “It was really good,” said Mr. O’Neill at the National Arts Centre on the afternoon of March 18. “I don’t know all the history of China and…


‘One of the Best Productions I’ve Seen’ Says Theatre Donor About Shen Yun

ORLANDO, Fla.—Thad Czapka, a realtor for Coldwell Banker and theatre donor at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where he watched Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 18, said “this is one of the best productions I’ve seen so far!” “This is the first time I’ve seen it and it’s amazing … I loved…


IT Engineer Hopes Shen Yun Will Awaken People

ORLANDO, Fla.—Reed Zuehlke, an IT sales engineer, attended the matinee of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on March 18. He liked how Chinese culture was represented in the performance. “It’s wonderful! Beautiful representation of Chinese culture, Chinese heritage, and not the current Chinese government.” Based in New…