THE SHARK IS BROKEN Equity Principal Actors - Montgomery Theater Auditions

THE SHARK IS BROKEN - Souderton, PA EPA

Montgomery Theater | Souderton, PA

LOCATION

Montgomery Theater
124 N Main St
PO Box 64033
Souderton, PA 18964-1710

PERSONNEL

Written by: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon

Expected to attend:

• Executive Artistic Director: Kristin Heckler
• Director: Matt Pfieffer
• Desk monitor: Ryan Canney

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: May 12–29, 2026

Tech Week: Sunday, May 31 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Performances: June 4–28, 2026

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Performance Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3:00 PM. Thursday matinees (3:00 PM) on June 11, 18, and 25.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

AUDITION DATE

Monday, February 23, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

This audition will be run on a first-come, first-served basis; appointments will be assigned upon arrival. Walk-ins welcome. Please email Artistic Director Kristin Heckler if you expect to attend:
kristin@montgomerytheater.org. Doors will open at 10:45 AM to begin sign-ups.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$496 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE SHARK IS BROKEN (see breakdown).

If you require an accommodation for a disability of any kind, please inform Kristin when submitting. Montgomery Theater is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

• RICHARD DREYFUSS (he/him, late 20s, white) — Early career actor enamored by working with two legends.
• ROY SCHEIDER (he/him, early 40s, white) — Professional, very tan, the peacekeeper.
• ROBERT SHAW (he/him, late 40s–early 50s, white) — Jaded British actor and writer with the most impressive acting resume of the group, heavy drinker; life has taken a toll on him.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief comic (contemporary) monologue. Also bring your picture and resume, stapled together.