“An Exorbitant Wait Time,” or “Why The Three Minutes, Though?”

Written By Brian Orr

a short play on a Wednesday when all the F’s to give gave up on the longest year in history.

Scene: Williamsburg, VA, 1998. My family is at the hostess’ desk of an Outback Steakhouse after a long day of sightseeing.

My dad: Hi! How long is the wait for 4 people?

Hostess: Hmmm...(looking at the very busy dining area) It’ll be...a 3 hour and 33 minute wait since it’s Sunday.

My dad: Why the three minutes though? Never mind. Don’t answer that.

Hostess: Did you want me to put you down?

My dad: No, it’s ok. (Lights dim.) I guess we’ll just go to Applebee’s.

(The end.)

Brian Orr
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