'I Had Tears in My Eyes' Says Artist in Nevada

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Shen Yun Performing Arts brought the beauty of ancient China to life on stage for audiences at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 27. Some audience members were moved to tears and felt inspired by the performance.

“It was breathtaking, I had tears in my eyes almost the whole time. Changed my life, it was inspirational. I love to hear the story of the divinity of humanity portrayed in dance form,” said Amanda Kettler, an artist.

“You can't beat live music. And these guys really knew what they were doing. You can tell that they played that song before. It was very professional, and it adds excitement to the show. The way they play those instruments and the way the music sounded, it really enhanced the show,” said Tim Cooney, an Oscar nominated production sound mixer.

“All the musicians were top notch. Top notch, I doubt you could get much better,” he said.

“To see all a bunch of people like that on stage at one time in synchronicity, you think about the amount of hours that they put into what they do and practicing together to make it one fluid movement. And to hear the orchestra, I love the strings, it's just so beautiful,” said Kettler.

Through classical Chinese dance, music and storytelling, theatergoers are taken on a journey through 5,000 years of classical Chinese culture and values, which were believed to be inspired by the Divine. Shen Yun has 8 companies touring the globe simultaneously, bringing an all new production every season.

Cooney was deeply impressed with the artistry of the performers.

“That's very clever the way they put the live person in there. And then the next thing you know, you're watching them up on the screen, or they're up on the screen, and they come down and they jump out on the stage, and all of a sudden, there they are on the stage,” he said.

“This show is great. Just the spectacle, the colors, the costumes, the dancing, it kept you entertained the entire time. When they came out and did that last performance, I'm going, ‘it's over already?’ And then I looked at my watch and saw I've been here three hours. I couldn't believe it. It was great, excellent show,” Cooney added.

“I could watch it every day. It was beautiful. I'm a better person now, having had that whole experience of being a part of my soul. Now, I'm very happy,” said Kettler.

“Excellent job, keep doing what you're doing. You're bringing happiness and joy to a whole lot of people on this tour,” said Cooney.

Shen Yun will be performing at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, from March 7 through 9.
NTD News, Las Vegas, Nevada

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