(Clearwisdom.net) The New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010 tour came to a glorious close at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 20.
(R to L) Sandy Hughes, Shirley Houck, and Fern Randelman, attend the afternoon performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 20.
"It Was Very Well Done, Very, Very Well Done!"
After several curtain calls and cheering, standing ovations, Fern Randelman, a retired insurance agent, and her two friends, Sandy Hughes and Shirley Houck, had many good things to say about the show.
"It was very well done, very, very well done!" said Fern.
"I thought the talent up on that stage was phenomenal," said Ms. Randelman, adding, "Between the dancing and the singing, magnificent voices, and the orchestra―which was wonderful as well, I thought it was a great educational opportunity for the American audience.
"I think the symbolism in some of the concepts that were floated out there, I just thought it was mystical and magical."
Ms. Randelman said that seeing Shen Yun was "a chance of a lifetime."
Shirley Houck, a nurse's aid, agreed, "It's a chance of a lifetime to see something like this from another culture. It's just wonderful."
Sandy Hughes, an executive assistant, said, "It's a fantastic show. The colors are fabulous! And just to learn about the culture is more than heart-warming, so it's very good."
"It's More Than Enjoyable--It's Better Than Enjoyable!"
Another audience member, Virginia Patrick, a retired teacher who came to see the show with her sister, said she initially had some reservations about seeing a Chinese performing arts show.
However, after seeing the show, she had a change of heart. "Outstanding. It's outstanding. I'm really surprised and amazed!
"It's more than enjoyable--it's better than enjoyable. They're a very talented group."
"It Was a Wonderful, Wonderful Show. It Leaves You Feeling Good"
George Nehrbass after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 20.
Also in the audience was George Nehrbass, a retired finance personnel, who thought the Shen Yun performance was "wonderful!"
"And the choreography was great, the costumes were fantastic, and the performers were excellent.
"It leaves you feeling good, and I'm happy I came," said Mr. Nehrbass.
Referring to his family members who he invited to the show, he said, "I think they were all happy too ... just a wonderful experience."
"I've Enjoyed Every Minute of It!"
Henry Biera, a retired business owner, said he tries to take in at least four shows a year. Once he knew Shen Yun was coming to New Brunswick, he decided to attend. "I said I won't miss it for anything, and I've enjoyed every minute of it!"
After having seen a few Chinese dance shows in Hong Kong, Mr. Biera thought that they were OK, "But not with this magnificence. This is magnificent," he said of Shen Yun.
"It sparkled"
Olori Daniels in the lobby of the State Theatre after seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts in New Brunswick, New York on June 20. (Joshua Philipp/The Epoch Times)
Olori Daniels, a teacher's aide, described her experience of seeing Shen Yun for the first time. "The way they incorporated the costumes into the performance, it really caught my eye. It sparkled, everything, I thought it was pretty cool."
Ms. Daniels said she "really enjoyed it," adding, "I'd go back again."
"It's worth it. If it's possible for you to go, go. It's worth it," she said.
"I Think People Should See It. It's Really Pretty"
Curtain call at the evening performance in the State Theatre in New Brunswick.
At intermission, ballet student, Jacqueline Lovett, explained that she came to see the Shen Yun show to experience different styles of dancing, saying, "I like it a lot!
"Their moves are very difficult, especially the jumps and everything, that's really hard to do. Their foot movements, they move around fast paced, it's really pretty."
"I think people should see it. It's really pretty, I think they'd enjoy it," said Ms. Lovett. "I'm enjoying it."
"It Was Just a Really Beautiful Array of Colors and Movements"
After the show, Naomi Sonne, a graduate student in international development, shared her impression of the show, saying, "I thought it was beautiful. It was really amazing."
What stood out the most for Ms. Sonne were the costumes, especially the ones in the dance set, Flowing Sleeves.
"I think a lot of the extended sleeves that they used, it reminded me of water and leaves," said Ms. Sonne. "It was just a really beautiful array of colors and movements."
Sources:
http://theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/37702/
http://theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/37707/
http://theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/37729/
Category: Shen Yun Performing Arts
