ST. LOUIS—Tucked in the University of Missouri, the Touhill Performing Arts Center has become a new landmark for St. Louis and host to world-class performances, including a stop from The Divine Performing Arts (DPA) there on Friday, Feb. 6.
Among those attending was regular theater-goer, Mr. Lashly, a private financial manager, who took his wife and two daughters. Mr. Scott shared his experience of the show: “I thought it was phenomenal. It was just so much to see, and we learned a lot too, so I mean it was just a wonderful experience.
“The whole thing was pretty spectacular. Couldn’t take my eyes off of it,” he said.
In particular, he noted the scene about Mulan. Mulan Joins the Battle demonstrates the twin Confucian duties of service to one’s parents and one’s country in the well-known story of a girl who replaces her father on the battlefield.
Mr. Lashly enjoyed how the show’s master of ceremonies joked about the Disney version of the legend. “The true story of Mulan. It had nothing to do with Disney at all,” he stated.
He also noted the drumming number, Dragon Spring Drummers that shows the fun-loving spirit of China’s indigenous folk culture in a portrayal of everyday life. It highlights octagonal-shaped drums.
Mr. Lashly thought the show was phenomenal; the singing outstanding, the music absolutely enjoyable; and the costumes beautiful.
“I think probably the biggest thing was just the whole way it was choreographed, with the people, the host coming out and introducing each piece, and talking a little bit about the background of every piece and then bringing everything to the stage in such a delightful way,” Mr. Lashly said.
But at the end what he appreciated most were the fundamentals of the spiritual side: the tolerance, peace, and all those messages that we can learn from.
Mrs. Lashly voiced her thoughts about the show as well: “ It was wonderful, loved all the music and the costumes, and the dancing was phenomenal.”
Daughter Lauren said that it was “very fun,” and she loved everything.
And daughter Sarah, who is presently learning ballet, said, “The same thing that Lauren said, I loved everything.'
For more information please visit DivinePerformingArts.org
Among those attending was regular theater-goer, Mr. Lashly, a private financial manager, who took his wife and two daughters. Mr. Scott shared his experience of the show: “I thought it was phenomenal. It was just so much to see, and we learned a lot too, so I mean it was just a wonderful experience.
“The whole thing was pretty spectacular. Couldn’t take my eyes off of it,” he said.
In particular, he noted the scene about Mulan. Mulan Joins the Battle demonstrates the twin Confucian duties of service to one’s parents and one’s country in the well-known story of a girl who replaces her father on the battlefield.
Mr. Lashly enjoyed how the show’s master of ceremonies joked about the Disney version of the legend. “The true story of Mulan. It had nothing to do with Disney at all,” he stated.
He also noted the drumming number, Dragon Spring Drummers that shows the fun-loving spirit of China’s indigenous folk culture in a portrayal of everyday life. It highlights octagonal-shaped drums.
Mr. Lashly thought the show was phenomenal; the singing outstanding, the music absolutely enjoyable; and the costumes beautiful.
“I think probably the biggest thing was just the whole way it was choreographed, with the people, the host coming out and introducing each piece, and talking a little bit about the background of every piece and then bringing everything to the stage in such a delightful way,” Mr. Lashly said.
But at the end what he appreciated most were the fundamentals of the spiritual side: the tolerance, peace, and all those messages that we can learn from.
Mrs. Lashly voiced her thoughts about the show as well: “ It was wonderful, loved all the music and the costumes, and the dancing was phenomenal.”
Daughter Lauren said that it was “very fun,” and she loved everything.
And daughter Sarah, who is presently learning ballet, said, “The same thing that Lauren said, I loved everything.'
For more information please visit DivinePerformingArts.org
