Danny Chen is the son of Chinese immigrants, and a proud American. He enlists in the U.S. Army in 2011, eager to serve his country. In boot camp, Danny is welcomed by his band of brothers. But in Afghanistan, his own base becomes enemy territory as military hazing turns deadly. Based on a true story, this new opera by
Huang Ruo and
David Henry Hwang asks powerful questions about what it means to be an American. Directed by
Matthew Ozawa and conducted by
Michael Christie.
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