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  • AEA Audition Form: The Shark is Broken by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, directed by David A. Miller

  • Auditions will be held in-person at Amphibian Stage on November 16 from 10AM-6PM

    Amphibian Stage will hold auditions for The Shark is Broken. Production information and character breakdowns are below. Seeking professional actors (both AEA and non-AEA) for all roles listed. All positions are paid. Equity and non-Equity contracts are available. Equity contracts are SPT3. Amphibian Stage is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities to submit.

  • About the Play

  • SYNOPSIS: In 1974, the filming of Jaws is under way. The film's three lead actors — Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider — are stuck together on the boat Orca because Bruce, the mechanical shark used in the film, is broken. Filming has consequently been stalled for several days, turning into weeks. The Shark Is Broken explores the three actors' boredom, arguments, and stories told aboard the boat during the delay.

  • Roles Available

  • RICHARD DREYFUSS – 27,  young, eager, American actor from Queens, Hooper in Jaws

    ROY SCHEIDER – 42,  American actor, former boxer, Brody in Jaws

    ROBERT SHAW – 47, gritty English actor and writer, whiskey drinker, Quint in Jaws

  • Production Dates

  • Amphibian First Rehearsal : June 29th, 2026

    Amphibian Opening: July 24th, 2026

    Amphibian Closing: August 16th, 2026


    The rehearsal schedule will be evenings on weekdays and daytime on weekends. 

    Amphibian Stage: Performances are Thursdays at 7:30PM, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:00pm. 

  • Audition Date/Time/Location

  • Auditions will be held in-person on Sunday, November 16th, 2025 from 10-6PM with a lunch break from 12:30-1:30PM

    Auditions will be held in-person at:
    Amphibian Stage
    120 S. Main Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76104

    Callbacks will be scheduled for Monday, November 17th, 2025

  • What to Prepare/Bring:

  • All actors are asked to prepare a side from the play provided here.
    Please bring one printed headshot & resume.

  • Contact Information

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