That magazine editor you keep pitching goes to a restaurant.

10 very short plays.

WAITER: Would you like to hear about our specials?

EDITOR: Thanks, but no.

[CURTAIN]

WAITER: Would you like to hear about our specials?

EDITOR: I’m going to pass.

[CURTAIN]

WAITER: Would you like to try our catch of the day?

EDITOR: No, but best of luck placing it elsewhere.

[CURTAIN]

ACT ONE

WAITER: Would you like to hear about our specials?

(Editor does not reply. Weeks pass.)

ACT TWO

WAITER: I’m just circling back to see if you wanted to hear about the specials?

(Editor does not reply, and after another four weeks, the waiter slinks off to another table.)

[CURTAIN]

(Waiter brings soup.)

EDITOR: Sorry, this just isn’t the right fit.

[CURTAIN]

(Waiter brings salad.)

EDITOR: I’m sorry, this is too similar to something I ate recently.