Directed by Dylan Trahan
Drama. Comedy. Chaos. Chums.
Ever wonder what happened when the cameras stopped rolling on the set of the world’s first summer blockbuster?
Step inside the cramped, floating pressure cooker of the Orca during the filming of JAWS. “The Shark is Broken” dives deep into the hilarious and high-stakes ego clashes between the film’s three legendary stars: the seasoned veteran Robert Shaw, the ambitious newcomer Richard Dreyfuss, and the wry Roy Scheider.
With a mechanical shark that won’t work, a director who’s over budget, and three actors who are stuck at sea with way too much booze and even more baggage, it’s a brilliant behind-the-scenes look at how movie history was made—against all odds.
Don’t forget about our 15% discount codes – UNDER30 or ARTWORKERS.
Why You Can’t Miss It:
- Witty & Sharp: A fast-paced script that balances biting humor with poignant moments.
- Iconic History: Get the “real” story behind the yellow barrels and the most famous monologues in cinema.
- Intimate Drama: A masterclass in character study and what happens when big personalities are trapped in a small boat.
OUR CAST
Andrew Dodd as Roy Scheider
Jackson Balint as Richard Dreyfuss
Josh Cottrell as Robert Shaw
“The mechanical shark may be broken, but the drama is perfectly functional.”
PERFORMANCES: April 9 – April 19, 2026 • EVENINGS: 8:00PM • MATINEES: 4:00PM
Preview – April 9, 2026 at 8:00PM • Opening Night – April 10, 2026 at 8:00PM
First Baptist Church – 568 Richmond Street, London, ON
(Please use the Clarence Street entrance across from the Victoria Park Bandshell.)
OUR CREW
Doug Cottrell – Props Master & Set Decorator
