"This past Sunday, I was invited by my friend to attend the DC Beauty of Beijing Opera's production of the classic "Legend of the White Snake." It was my first experience with Beijing Opera, with no previous knowledge of the art form, language, or culture. I was dazzled by the costumes and impressed by the musicians who played continuously for the 3-hour performance. The percussionists played at incredible speeds and I noticed a cloud of dust rise up from one of the stringed instruments, it was played so vigorously! The Beijing Opera singing style was new to me and, after some time, I found myself in a bit of a trance and fully absorbed in the story. Although much could be grasped by the stylized movements and emotive facial expressions, the subtitles helped me follow the cursed loved story of the White Snake and Xu Xian, including some very funny moments. As a dancer, my favorite scenes were those with the warriors and the Water Battle, which showcased the actors' elegance, virtuosity, and clarity of movement. Besides the production itself, I felt a real sense of community in the audience and felt welcomed there. It was a pleasure to catch a glimpse into this important historical and cultural Chinese art form here in Maryland.”
--From an audience member from an International Finance Institution
"This is the most popular Beijing Opera performance in the local area in my memory. The theater was almost fully occupied, and to my surprise, even the temporary seats in the balcony were put into use at the last minute. I noticed that some people walked in for tickets at the doorstep. "
--From a 30-year resident of Mongtgomery County, Maryland, after the Beijing Opera Gala 2019
"We look forward to working with organizations such as yours to bring awareness, education, exposure and entertainment to the senior population who are eager to learn and be part of such events as the Beijing Opera."
--From Holidy Park Senior Center, Silver Spring, MD
"We both really enjoy all the performances. It was Michelle’s first time to watch a live Beijing opera. She stayed 2 hours without any complaint, and likes the last one, Jade Bracelet, the best! It was definitely a great experience for her! I like your beginning presentation and all the subtitles translation. It’s very well prepared and authentic! I especially like you compare Beijing opera to western literature, orchestra or Italian opera. The example from “The sound of music” is so vivid and catchy! Thanks so much for putting so much effort on spreading out Chinese performing arts! We do need talents like you to fill the gap of Chinese culture and western culture. I hope my daughter could play such a role in her life in future. We expect to see more of great performances like this in future! Thanks again!"
--From a resident of Fairfax County, VA
观众留言选登1：
昨晚“跨越大洋中美京剧名家云中京剧盛会”的确是一场别开生面的演出活动，特殊性表现在各个方面。 1） 观众氛围：因为网络，尽管各地时差不同，可空间遍布全球。不管是戏迷票友，专业人士，还是从未接触京剧的，近千之众，在云端欢聚一堂。很多朋友多年都见不了一面，此刻由于京剧这根纽带，出乎意料地在网上相见了。虽然疫情拉开了人们的社交距离，却缩短了我们大家心向京剧的距离，真是个有深远意义的夜晚。 2） 艺术表演：演出表演者除少数点缀人员，绝大部分都是当今有名的艺术家，研究家，年龄跨度十几岁至八十多岁，各位表演者以自己特有的方式，为观众展现了一台非常有特色的京剧，观众平时见到的是台上的演员，此刻更能了解他们台下的真面目，他们的真实想法和对京剧的酷爱，真正的虚拟零距离接触。 3）组织筹划：这次节目前后一个多月的准备工作非常繁琐，从构思，邀角，到网络测试，除了少量义工外，基本由京花成员负责。为了演出的保质保量，她们几乎每星期要花上好几小时的调试，好几小时的编排，好几小时的互动，好几小时的讨论。由于分工明确，效率甚高，如此大制作，关键岗位如：中英文主持，网络技术管理，节目编排，中英文字幕制作翻译，观众互动等等都由五位京花成员负责，加上义工们的全力相助。可见京花各个都是高智商与高能耐，她们为华府地区的京剧转播开启了征程。 京剧的盛会深深吸引着不同年龄的观众，只要你喜欢，你投入，你就会忘了年龄！
观众留言选登2：
"祝贺你们昨晚在云端举办的的京剧盛会圆满成功！从策划组织到准备执行都这么专心专业令人叹服！很喜欢两位主持的落落大方亲切自然[ThumbsUp]，你们对人物的出场介绍，表演访谈的精心安排巧妙穿插以及前期的选材保持了这场历时四小时的晚会对观众的吸引非常难得！京剧演出本身的冗长加上访谈对象的不可控以及中英文两次解说的不可避免都有可能让人走神，但你们展示了很好的把控现场能力。我是一直看到表演结束开始聊天才离开视频走动的，听说我还被点名说话了可能是上厕所或到厨房喝水吃东西时错过了，但我在的话肯定也会害羞不敢作声的[Smile]，不过要谢谢你的邀请。再次祝贺和感谢你们的辛苦努力为我们带来的享受和收获！"
"昨晚的表演太精彩了！給妳鼓掌！也向這次京劇之花跨洋演出的全體工作人員鼓掌！技術支持也特別到位，給我們這些老人，提供了簡單又容易的操作方式（幾乎是零問題），實在太方便了！希望疫情沒有改善之前，這真是最好的宣揚京劇的推廣方式。不但讓京劇文化在中國傳承延續，在海外也能發揚光大！讓海外的炎黃子孫以老祖宗流傳下來的傳統戲曲而驕傲！繼續努力，很期盼下一次的演出！"
观众留言选登3：
说实话，这应该是我第一次在华府舞台上观看由非专业演员表演的全本经典剧目。首先要特别感谢“京剧之花”过人的勇气，因为全本剧目绝对不像折子戏，它所涉及的东西太过繁琐，需要协调的东西也非常多，没承想靠着五位美女的努力，以及众多朋友的帮忙，这事儿最后居然得以梦想成真，绝对应该在“京剧之花”十年的历史上大书而特书。其次，以这样的方式纪念自己的十周岁生日，的确是个绝好的创意，而且你们巧妙地利用了自身的优势，五朵金花，四位白素贞，一位小青，各司其职，各尽所能，将自身的优势最大化，让整个舞台五彩缤纷，熠熠生辉。第三，之前我曾看过专业团体演出的《白蛇传》，尽管故事情节跌宕起伏，但我只就是个观众，情绪上并没有太大的波动。而你们的《白蛇传》居然看的我老泪纵横，深陷其中，无以自拔。特别是翁叙园（断桥）和黄岫如（合钵）中的两段唱腔，情真意切，悲愤交加，唱的人天旋地转，唱的人五脏俱裂，唱的人难以自持，唱的人痛不欲生……没想到，几位票友级唱将经过十年的修炼，无论是唱功，还是情感的处理已经接近专业演员的水准，实乃华府戏迷之幸。在戏中，茹燕的俏丽，晓贤的“闷骚”，王梅的身法，岫如的动情，叙园的悲愤都被你们淋漓尽致地表现出来，而且尺度把握的恰到好处。当天晚上，我还有另一个活动，几乎见到我的人都在询问，孙老师，你的嗓子怎么哑了，我实话实说，告诉他们是下午看戏太投入，喊的！他们忙问，看什么戏值得这么投入，我说，是看“京剧之花”的《白蛇传》！他们就问，还会再演吗，我们也是看看，让孙老师如此投入的戏一定不错！谢谢所有演员的精彩演绎，谢谢乐队专业的伴奏，谢谢“京剧之花”为弘扬中华国粹所作出的卓越贡献。再次祝福“京剧之花”十周岁快乐！说得不够专业的地方敬请指教！