PRC scene for Success At Last

Raeburn, Nic, Vera and Aashna are seated (in this order) … ILI walks in and sits down, angled to face them. Immediately, RNVA’s sits up straight.

R: Guang Zhou, China.

N: I’ve graduated with a university degree.

V: Yes, I speak a bit of English and I’m willing to learn more!

A: I use to work in Bank of China.

ILI moves her position and RNVA change their positions synchronizing their actions.

R: Geylang? What’s that?

N: I’ve never heard of anything like that.

V: What is a “Geylang Chicken”?

A: Are you trying to call me… No!

ILI moves her position and RNVA change their positions synchronizing their actions.

R: $5 per hour right?

N: huh? $2.50?

V: Why do I get $2.50 and everyone else gets $5?

A: How am I different?

ILI moves her position and RNVA change their positions synchronizing their actions.

R: Uh I need the job to feed my family.

N: I have two sons

V: Yes I’m a single parent that’s why I need to earn money.           

A: Yes I’m willing to work night shift!

ILI moves her position and RNVA change their positions synchronizing their actions.

R: Manager?!

N: Manager for what?

V: I’ve done manager before! I can do it!

A: Toilet?           

R: No no no! I still want the job!

N: $2.50 is alright

V: When can I start?

A: Okay, Thank you.

RNVA all stand and exit.