AUDITIONS

Set on the open water during the 1974 filming of Jaws, The Shark is Broken is a hilarious and poignant behind-the-scenes look at three actors stuck on a boat — and with each other — as the mechanical shark keeps breaking down. As shooting delays stretch on, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider wrestle with boredom, ego, addiction, and ambition. 

Co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the play blends fact and fiction into a witty, character-driven slice of Hollywood history. 

SEEKING: Three male-presenting performers with strong skills in character work, comedic timing, and emotional nuance

WHEN: December 6th 5-7pm and 7th 2-4pm

*Call backs (if necessary) will be by invitation only on 12/7 at 5pm.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Please see the links below for character information and sides. Knowledge of the actors and subject matter (the movie Jaws and behind the scenes lore) will be helpful. 

 We are committed to inclusive casting and welcome actors of all backgrounds to audition. However, due to the real-life basis of these characters, some degree of physical resemblance is important for audience recognition and storytelling integrity. 

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