The Shark is Broken
by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
Before Jaws ate the box office alive, three actors nearly ate each other. Trapped on a boat with a broken mechanical shark, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider turn a film delay into a testosterone-soaked pressure cooker.
Runtime: 90 minutes with no intermission
Amphibian’s Tiered Ticketing Model
Tickets for this show range from $29-67, but YOU get to decide what you pay in an effort to make theatre more accessible for any budget. Ticket levels for Main Stage productions are:
– Discounted: $29
– Standard: $45
– Pay-It-Forward: $67
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Cast & Creatives
David A. Miller
Director
David A. Miller is a longtime Amphibian Stage collaborator whose acclaimed productions (Wittenberg, Below the Belt, Gutenberg! The Musical!) have earned multiple DFW Critics Forum Awards. A veteran of new play development, a board member of the Seven Devils New Play Foundry, and a Professor of Theatre at Bloomsburg University.
Director
David A. Miller
David A. Miller is a longtime Amphibian Stage collaborator whose acclaimed productions (Wittenberg, Below the Belt, Gutenberg! The Musical!) have earned multiple DFW Critics Forum Awards. A veteran of new play development, a board member of the Seven Devils New Play Foundry, and a Professor of Theatre at Bloomsburg University.
FAQ’s
How long is this performance?
The approximate run time of The Shark Is Broken is 90 minutes with no intermission.
Is this a comedy or a drama?
The Shark Is Broken is a comedy.
Is there free parking?
Yes. If you have a ticket to the performance, you can park for free in the parking lot North of our building on South Main Street; just look for the blue mural and show poster.
Is there assigned seating?
All seating is General Admission except for members who have reserved seating included in their membership package. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to the show to find your seats.
Is there a dress code?
Come as you are! (Shoes and shirts required). We’re glad to have you.
Are there age restrictions?
We recommend patrons be 13 years of age to see this production. Please note that the content warnings for The Shark Is Broken include strong language, depictions of alcohol abuse and smoking cigarettes, and occasional use of flashing light sequence.
Can I bring food or drink into the theatre?
We do not permit outside food and drink inside the theater. We sell snacks, water, soda, and alcoholic beverages at the bar in the lobby.
Are accessible seating options available?
Our venue is ADA Accessible and there is accessible seating available in the theatre. Please let our box office know ahead of time so we may accommodate your needs.
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