Shen Yun Is a 'Visual Masterpiece': Theatergoer

SALT LAKE CITY—Audiences in Salt Lake City shared their Shen Yun experience from the March 19 and 20 shows at the Eccles Theater.

“It’s spectacular,” said Connie Rockwell, a retired dance instructor and choreographer.

“I had no idea what to expect, and it’s above and beyond what I thought it would be,” Mrs. Rockwell said.

Jonathan Wright, owner of film company Attn Video, called it a “visual masterpiece.”

“Beautiful, amazing colors. The talent was off the charts,” Mr. Wright added.

Rhett Bailey, a financial advisor at a major financial institution, also watched Shen Yun.

“I have a music background, so I have an appreciation for just the beautiful music,” he said.

Based in New York, Shen Yun’s mission is to revive traditional culture. From legends to modern-day stories of the current persecution happening in China, patrons were moved.

“Not only was it beautiful to watch, but it was beautiful to my heart. I felt the message,” said Holly Wright, a doctor of nursing practice at Ogden Clinic.

Her husband, Mr. Wright said he loves and supports Shen Yun’s endeavor. “It’s unfortunate that you can’t take this production and show it in China, but hopefully you could take it everywhere else,” he said. “It has a great message.”

Mrs. Rockwell said “I love the faith that they have bringing it forward.

“It surprises me that they’re courageous enough to do what they’re doing and be so proud of it,” she said.

Jonathan Garfield, who served as the president of Osmond West in advertising and marketing, was deeply touched by the performance and filled with emotions as he described his experience.

“When I saw it, and I felt what I felt, I can honestly say you cannot feel something like that unless it’s true,” Mr. Garfield said. “The expression of the movie was unbelievable. It was nothing less than perfect.”

NTD News, Salt Lake City, Utah

NTD is a media sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts, covering audience reactions since 2006.