“Compassion. That whole last piece was about compassion, and I think that’s what’s encompassed throughout. ... Compassion, understanding, and integrity – those would be three words [to describe Shen Yun].”

 

“In my opinion, this is our generation’s Holocaust (the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners), and it’s more than just a human rights issue; it’s a spiritual rights issue and something that needs to be addressed.”

 

“It’s important to be able to see this expressed through the arts.”

“I’m still digesting it. ... it’s something bigger than it’s played out to be. It’s bigger than us.”