SAN ANTONIO—After attending Shen Yun’s evening performance on Feb. 4, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, retired marine Paul Zohlen thought it was “absolutely phenomenal.” Patty, his wife of 57 years, couldn’t agree more.

“It’s absolutely beautiful. I’m just so impressed with the athleticism, the beauty, and the grace of the dances. It was amazing,” Mrs. Zohlen exclaimed.

Though it was her first time seeing Shen Yun, Mrs. Zohlen said confidently, “I will see it again.”

“The way the dancers were able to transition from a character to the 3-D background—I think that was very effective. It was seamless and very, very well done,” he said.

More than anything, however, the couple was inspired by the spiritual aspects of Shen Yun.

“I think the message to return to traditional moral values is very, very current with the situation [right now]. It’s a very positive and uplifting message for us,” Mr. Zohlen said.

Mrs. Zohlen said she, too, thought Shen Yun’s greatest message is that of hope.

“[I felt] encouraged by the spiritual meaningfulness of our lives. [That’s] what we need to be focusing on. I was really inspired. It was beautiful.”