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We Decided to Make Shen Yun Our Annual Tradition, Says Colorado Theatergoer

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We Decided to Make Shen Yun Our Annual Tradition, Says Colorado Theatergoer
Wiliam Rutenber enjoyed Shen Yun's evening performance at The Buell Theatre, in Denver, on March 11, 2023. NTD

DENVER—Senior company manager William Rutenber and his wife arrived at The Buell Theatre, on the evening of March 11, to attend Shen Yun Performing Arts for the second time.

“We came last year and liked it so much, we decided to make it an annual tradition!”

Since Shen Yun presents a brand-new set of choreography and music each year, audience members can always expect something new when they return.
“The whole production was incredible,” Mr. Rutenberg said.

“From the music to the choreography, the costuming, and the magic [backdrop]. How it connected seamlessly from the digital world into real life—it boggles my mind.”

According to its website, Shen Yun’s innovative 3D projection brings the audience instantly into the story “by extending the stage to infinite realms.” With flawless cooperation between projection and performers, this technology allows for “storytelling without limits.”

In addition, Mr. Rutenber was impressed by the performers’ energy and love for their art.

“You can really tell that they’re passionate about what they do through their facial expressions as they danced—it’s part of who they are. They were completely in sync. They really put on a great performance,” he said.

Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s top classical Chinese dance and music company.

Seeking to revive China’s 5,000 years of traditional culture destroyed by years of violent communist rule, these New York-based artists are traveling around the world to bring to everyone the beauty of China before communism.

Referring to Shen Yun’s dream of reviving traditional Chinese culture, Mr. Rutenber said, “it’s a great mission.”

“Each year, I learn more and more about traditional Chinese culture. My takeaway is that I need to learn more. This was something that I was exposed to as a child through my dad, but it’s an interest that I’d like to pursue more.”

He also loved that Shen Yun incorporated a spiritual element into the program. “There’s a really great message about the divine power that essentially started humanity and brought us to this world,” he said.

In today’s society, people are suppressing and cutting that aspect of culture out of their lives, and “that’s not a good way to live.”

Prior to the communist party’s spread of atheism, spirituality and the belief in the divine were essential parts of Chinese life. Even today, Shen Yun artists meditate together daily and strive to live by the principles of truth, compassion, and tolerance.

Finally, Mr. Rutenber would like to thank the artists “for putting on an amazing performance.”

“We’ll definitely be back next year. It’s something we look forward to. As soon as we saw the tickets went on sale, we bought them! We’re excited to see it again.”

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