“It resonates in my own faith too, with my own belief in God. Everybody has their freedom to believe in a higher power, and I think that's really important that we continue that conversation,” said Scott Joyal, the vice president of a tech company.
“I think it's super important that Shen Yun continues on with this mission, as far as to bring something beautiful and cultural out to other people, like myself.”
Mr. Joyal added that, “being in technology, I was very impressed by coming to the show and being able to see background, the digital effects that you did, and seeing the immersion between the dancers and performers.”
“I thought that was fantastic. It was not something I really expected,” he said. “The interaction with the performers was a great way to tell the story.”
Theatergoers also commented on the display of artistry they saw on stage.
“It's absolutely beautiful. The history, the dancing, the costumes are absolutely beautiful. And as [it’s my] first time to this type of a show, I'm very impressed, I'm very impressed,” therapist Rodica Neamtu said.
Mark Grogan, a retired cardiologist, said: “I enjoyed it, very well trained. I enjoyed the animation and the way they were able to make the animation go into real life. It was great.”
“I read the program, actually when we got here early because of the weather, but the parables were interesting. Learning about how old they were was also interesting, the different dynasties and how the fables are very similar to other cultures in society.”
Audience members also remarked how the Shen Yun Orchestra, which tours with the dancers, created an immersive experience.
“The music was just very well put together. It gave me that side of the emotional piece of it. As the performers were moving and telling their story through the movement, the music really matched up very nicely to the story ... to the highs and the lows,” Mr. Joyal said.
“Considering that the stories [go] back 4,000 or 5,000 years ago, it makes you think how amazing China was at that time, and what they built and what the culture was—it's absolutely incredible,” Ms. Neamtu said.
