Mr. Gamble said that Shen Yun’s new program each year was what kept bringing him back to the theater each year.

“You see different performers, you see different stories being told, and it’s just a wonderful way of sharing philosophy, culture, and art,” he said.

New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has been the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company since its inception in 2006. Its performers come from all around the world, united in their mission to revive traditional Chinese culture and the beauty and goodness of China before communism. Shen Yun currently has eight equally sized companies that tour the world simultaneously, delighting audiences in over 200 cities across more than 20 countries and spanning five continents.

Mr. Gamble expressed his approval of Shen Yun’s mission and efforts.

“I think it’s wonderful to share what traditional Chinese culture is with folks from around the world,” he said. “It’s another way...for everyone to understand the history and the depth of the culture, and especially for those that haven’t had the benefit or opportunity to visit [China].”

In addition to dance vignettes, Shen Yun’s program also includes story-based dances that depict well-known stories from Chinese history and literature. Mr. Gamble said that the universal values in the stories were what connected people.

“The stories are great,” said Mr. Gamble. “The stories are what connects you to the people in a culture. Sometimes we think we’re very different people, but we really have the same hopes and dreams, we really have the same values. We’re about family, we’re about culture, we’re about tradition, we’re about sharing, and that’s what I love about Shen Yun.”

Shen Yun’s performance presents the close connection the ancient Chinese people had with the divine, as well as the spiritual elements of Chinese culture, which is founded on the teachings of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Mr. Gamble felt that the spirituality within Chinese culture was very relatable, regardless of cultural background.

“I think it’s great. I think it’s something that everyone can relate to if you believe in a higher power and a Creator, and you believe in good and evil. You see that happen on any kind of basis—it’s something that you can understand and relate to, so that’s what I think is wonderful. It’s very relatable. The stories are all very relatable, regardless of your culture, your background.”

The high calibre of Shen Yun’s performers greatly impressed Mr. Gamble, who voiced not only his appreciation for their skills, but also the overall production of the performance, especially Shen Yun’s patented animated backdrop.

 "The incredible talent, the strength, the fluidity,“ said Mr. Gamble, listing what stood out to him. ”The storytelling is amazing, the use of the video and the performances. It’s amazing to see the actors on stage go into the screen, and then the actors on screen come back into the onto the stage—that’s just amazing.”

“If you haven’t come to see Shen Yun, whatever city it’s in, please come and enjoy,“ Mr. Gamble added. ”You‘ll be inspired, you’ll be amazed, and you'll walk away feeling better connected.”

Mr. Gamble also expressed his appreciation for the performers’ hard work.

“To the performers, I would say bravo, bravo,” he said. “They are phenomenal—you can tell their expertise and the amount of time and work that they put into their craft. They’re just the best of the best.”

 Reporting by Stacey Tang and Wandi Zhu.

The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. We have covered audience reactions since Shen Yun’s inception in 2006.