“One word to describe it would probably be exquisite. It had a great mix of fun, levity, seriousness, faithfulness, compassion, things of that nature, and it was just a very good mix of all that,” said Mr. Watson.
“I was blown away by it. I’m not really one for plays and musicals, but honestly, this has gotten me into it,” Mr. Watson said.
Shen Yun’s artists are trained in classical Chinese dance, one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.
“[During the] first and second [pieces], you know, I was still aware that I was watching a play, but third and beyond, it kind of sucked me in and I was able to kind of get into the characters’ mentality and what they were going through—kind of like when you’re watching a show and you forget that you’re watching a show,” Mr. Watson shared.
“[The text spoke of] the creator and how he’s come and things of that nature, and it makes me think about Jesus,” Mr. Watson said.
“I would much rather live in more of a faith-filled society, even if we didn’t all believe the same [faith],” said Mr. Wilson.
He mentioned that where there is atheism rather than faith, it is like “removing the spirit out of stuff and then it just becomes a hollow building.”
Shen Yun’s use of its digital backdrop is patented. The versatility of the technology allows the set to change scenes in the blink of an eye, giving the stage endless possibilities.
