←Recommendations of Burgers

Funny, sharp, and wildly relatable, Burgers serves up a hilarious look at auditions, fast food, and performer desperation. Sapio’s lively writing makes this monologue a juicy, laugh-packed showcase for any actor.

Clever, witty, and engaging, George Sapio's "Burgers" offers actors a relatable monologue they can really sink their teeth into (har har). Audiences, too, will appreciate this richly descriptive, inside peek at the lengths actors are asked to go to in hopes of landing the part. I especially loved the zigzag paths and full-circle moments that tie everything together. Lots of humor and life packed in this short piece!

This monologue hits home for me! After my own burger commercial audition, where a fellow actor warned me not to eat the burgers, I couldn't believe how accurately this experience was portrayed with such humor by Sapio. Produce this! It's a rollercoaster of laughter, cringes, and maybe even some second thoughts about fast food. I have a feeling Bobby DiNero would get a kick out of it, too!

Not only have I read it, I've organized a staged reading. A very funny star turn for the actor.

As a vegetarian myself for 30 odd years now, every part of this monologue rang true! The descriptive language and use of humor was a true delight. GEORGE SAPIO knows how to evoke real emotions from his characters and ultimately his audiences.

One man's tortuous path to vegetarianism is brought to riotous life in this witty, witty monologue. That this path involves the audition from hell is the source of most of its rich humor. This character's voice is so engaging that I forgot I was reading a work of fiction.

George Sapio really paints a picture with this monologue. All the details are so well done, it's almost like you can taste the (many, many) burgers yourself. The desperation of an actor who knows they're talented and is trying with all their heart to succeed is captured perfectly. I loved the ride this monologue takes you on.

I love it when I'm reading and forget I'm reading. The imagery provided is so vivid, if I wasn't already a vegetarian, Sapio might have spoiled hamburgers for me for quite a while. I totally went along for the burger ride and enjoyed every delicious...and disgusting...moment.

The art of great storytelling is in the details - immersing us in crackling smart imagery - and Sapio nails this gem of a monologue. Fine, witty work!

For anyone who has acted, particularly on film, and has been to auditions, sometimes feeling more like a number than a person, BURGERS is a monologue that should resonate. Sapio has written a wonderful piece that illustrates how people are turned into commodities by their professions, losing their human-ness in order to further the goals of others. It also shows just how wasteful some aspects of our society are. Any actor who has had bad experiences at auditions should read this piece: there’s a lot of room to turn up the emotional heat and seek revenge through performance.