‘The Shark is Broken’ coming to USCB Center for the Arts
From staff reports
The USCB Center for the Arts and PURE Theatre invite audiences to dive into the drama behind one of the most legendary films of all time with “The Shark is Broken.” This critically acclaimed play offers a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Jaws and will be performed for two days only at the USCB Center for the Arts.
Written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, “The Shark is Broken” transports audiences to 1974, when delays, mechanical failures, and clashing personalities plagued the production of Jaws. The play reveals the off-camera antics of the film’s three lead actors — Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw — as they are stranded on a boat, waiting endlessly for the notoriously unreliable mechanical shark to work. Tensions rise, egos clash, and whiskey flows as they navigate personal insecurities, Hollywood pressures, and the unexpected camaraderie that emerges in the process.
“This play is a must-see for film buffs, theater lovers, and anyone who enjoys a mix of comedy and drama,” USCB Center for the Arts Director Bonnie Hargrove said in a media release. “PURE Theatre is known for their bold and intimate storytelling, and we are thrilled to bring this popular production to Beaufort.”
With “The Shark is Broken,” audiences will experience a blend of humor, nostalgia, and human vulnerability, all wrapped in a fascinating look at cinematic history.
Performances will take place at the USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available now at uscbcenterforthearts.com — Adults $30, Seniors/Military $25, Students $15. Adult content and language: this production is not recommended for young children.
