The story of the waiting for the making of Jaws!
Swamp Meadow Community Theatre is excited to present The Shark is Broken, coming this spring of 2026.
During the long and arduous production of the movie Jaws, the mechanical shark malfunctions on set. While waiting, the three lead actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Schneider are forced to explore their inner struggles, boredom, and frustrations towards each other. The intense conversations that follow delve into what it takes to make a film and be human.
Fans of the original blockbuster movie Jaws will enjoy this behind the scenes look of the movie. And even those not familiar will enjoy the deep relationships of the actors.
Dates
- May 1st @ 7pm – Johnston Senior Center – 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI
- May 2nd @ 7pm – Johnston Senior Center – 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI
- May 3rd@ 2pm – Johnston Senior Center – 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI
May 2026
The Shark is Broken (May 1st @ 7pm)
Johnston Senior Center JSC
May 1, 2026
07:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. EDT
The story of the waiting for the making of Jaws!
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00 50 Available
The Shark is Broken (May 2nd @ 7pm)
Johnston Senior Center JSC
May 2, 2026
07:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. EDT
The story of the waiting for the making of Jaws!
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00 50 Available
The Shark is Broken (May 3rd @ 2pm)
Johnston Senior Center JSC
May 3, 2026
02:00 p.m. – 04:00 p.m. EDT
The story of the waiting for the making of Jaws!
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00 50 Available
- May 8th @ 7 pm – AS220 Blackbox – 95 Empire Street Providence, RI
- May 9th @ 7pm – AS220 Blackbox – 95 Empire Street Providence, RI
- May 10th @ 7pm – AS220 Blackbox – 95 Empire Street Providence, RI
General – $20 Senior/Student – $15
Playing at the Johnston Senior Center – 1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI and AS220 Blackbox – 95 Empire Street Providence, RI
CAST
- Ben Stanfield as Richard Dreyfuss
- Dennis Chretien as Roy Scheider
- Rob LeBeau as Robert Shaw
Crew
- Director – Ashley Moore
- Producer – Alicia Mancini
- Stage Manager – Ruth Stanfield