Ensemble Theatre Company presents the West Coast premiere of THE SHARK IS BROKEN, a behind-the-scenes look at the tumultuous making of the film Jaws. Set in 1974, the play follows actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider, trapped on a malfunctioning boat, as they grapple with egos, alcohol, and the challenges of filmmaking. Directed by Pesha Rudnick, the production features Will Block as Richard Dreyfuss, Gildart Jackson as Robert Shaw, and Adam Poole as Roy Scheider, bringing to life a story both hilarious and chaotic. This engaging play reveals the messy reality behind the cinematic magic of one of Hollywood's most iconic films.
Cast and Creative Team for THE SHARK IS BROKEN at ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY
Cast
Gildart Jackson
Robert Shaw
Adam Poole
Roy Scheider
Will Block
Richard Dreyfuss
Creative Team
Ian Shaw
Playwright
Joseph Nixon
Co-Writer
Pesha Rudnick
Director
Fred Kinney
Scenic Design
Michael Klaers
Lighting Design
Adriana Lámbarri
Costume Design
Elijah Frankle
Projection Design
Jazer Sibley-Schwartz
Sound Design
Alex Johnston
Properties Design
Sean O’Shea
Fight Coordinator
Michael Donovan Casting
Casting
Ward LeHardy
Dramaturgy
Kristal Georgopoulos
Production Stage Manager
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