ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Shen Yun Performing Arts opened its first show at the Rochester Auditorium Theatre on the evening of May 6. In attendance were investor Andrew Villone and his partner Diane Scott. This was the couple’s first time watching Shen Yun, and they thought it was an excellent experience. “I loved it so much! I was…
Pageant Winner Mrs. Maryland Loves the Beauty in Shen Yun
BALTIMORE—A beauty queen is not just an exterior of exquisite looks, she is also a person of strength, grace, and fortified values. On April 30, LaQuisha Hall, Mrs. Maryland International 2023, was in the audience of Shen Yun Performing Arts. “There were several moments where I became very emotional, and I wanted to cry because there…
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 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….
Shen Yun Is ‘Very, Very Eye Opening,’ Says Maryland Senator
BALTIMORE—On April 28, Senator Mike McKay of the Maryland General Assembly attended Shen Yun’s opening performance at The Hippodrome Theatre. After traveling nearly three hours just to see the show, Sen. McKay’s expectations were high. Thankfully, Shen Yun did not disappoint. It was “absolutely wonderful” and “more than what we had expected,” he said. The…
Retired VP Amazed by Shen Yun Performers’ Athleticism
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Ron Carlson, a retired vice president of operations for a chemical company, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the BJCC Concert Hall on April 22. He brought three of his grandchildren to watch the performance. “It’s amazing! So colorful,” Carlson said. “It’s not only the colors but also the vibrancy of the movements, and the…
Shen Yun an Expression of Myriad Emotions, Says COO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Brad and Melinda Williams enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts last year and returned for the new production this year at the BJCC Concert Hall. “That was fantastic,” said Mr. Williams, chief operating officer of a bank. “It was completely different last year,” added Mrs. Williams after the couple had seen the evening performance on…
Shen Yun ‘Transported Me to Another Place and Another Time,’ Says University Professor
McALLEN, Texas—On the evening of April 15, Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully completed its second and final show at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Sitting in the audience was Jorge Canchola, a biology professor at the University of Texas. It was his first time attending Shen Yun, and the professor enjoyed every aspect of the…
Positivity and Faith Not Lost, Says Healthcare VP After Seeing Shen Yun
McALLEN, Texas—”I had a fabulous time,” Mac Franklin said after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the McAllen Performing Arts Center on April 15 with his wife Violet. Mr. Franklin, a senior executive in the healthcare industry, said of the performance: “I thought it was great. The performers were amazing. The singing was great.” “The orchestra…
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‘I Didn’t Know What to Expect, but My Eyes Were Glued,’ Says Landlord
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Terry and Cecelia Korda attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Rochester Auditorium Theatre on May 7. Mr. Korda said, “It was terrific. The costumes were wonderful, the dancing was wonderful. It was amazing. “All the people on the stage, they were dancing as if they were one person. [The hosts] were very good too,” said…