An American Soldier, Act I Scene 5: Fort Benning (Judge, Johnston, Mother Chen, Danny, Josephine, Soldiers)

Music: Huang Ruo JUDGE Next witness Pvt. Bryan Johnston

JOHNSTON Danny and I were new recruits Stationed to Fort Benning. Everyone knew Danny He stuck out The only Chinese guy In our platoon They called him Chen Chen, And Jackie Chan Said he was from China, Danny, he just laughed.

DANNY Yeah, I’m from China. China. Town. New York!

DANNY “Dear mom and dad Though I’m suffering here, I am also Happy as hell”

SOLDIERS Rodriguez! Martin! Douglas! Johnston! Winters! Chen! Gonzalez! Dumar! Bolin!

JOHNSTON Danny wasn’t big But he was tough! We all gave him crap, But couldn’t shake him.

DANNY “We all call each other By our last names My feet got blisters But I’m loving army life

MOTHER CHEN Danny sent letters. I can’t read English So his friend Translated them for me.

DANNY “The drill sergeants Say **** like every sentence”

JOSEPHINE “The drill sergeants Use very bad language”

DANNY “Everyone likes country music, Weird as hell”

JOSEPHINE “Their taste in music Is not like New York City”

DANNY “The .50 cal rifle It’s damn awesome, Real call of duty shit”

JOSEPHINE He’s having a good time!