AUDITIONS - The Shark is Broken
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Auditions
Seeking a diverse cast of adult actors.
THE SHARK IS BROKEN
By Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon / Directed by Justin Peck
Duluth Playhouse is committed to inclusive, color-conscious casting. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will be held in person at the NorShor Theatre Rehearsal Studios located at 211 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802. Please enter through the “Lights on Duluth” door located next to the Box Office.
AUDITION DETAILS
- Auditions will be held June 7th. This timeframe will be expanded if all available slots fill up.
- Actors must sign up for a 5 minute audition time slot HERE.
- Actors must fill out the audition form HERE.
- Actors will be asked to read one of the preselected monologues found HERE.
- Paper copies will be provided at the audition.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
- Headshot: or an up-to-date picture of yourself
- Resume: listing recent performance credits
VIDEO SUBMISSION
- If you cannot attend auditions, please send in a video submission to auditions@duluthplayhouse.org no later than June 2nd at 12pm.
- Video submissions must include:
- Some examples of how to share video submissions:
- Upload your video to Google Drive or Dropbox. Create a shareable link, copy and paste it to your email message.
- Create a YouTube video with a viewable link.
- There are other ways to also share videos, these are just some examples.
CALLBACK DETAILS
- Callbacks will be held after 4pm on June 7th.
- Callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script.
ABOUT THE SHARK IS BROKEN
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. This comedy, co-written by Shaw’s son, explores the three actors' boredom as they as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
ROBERT SHAW – Male Presenting, age late-40s to 50s. Great English actor and writer celebrated for his work in Shakespeare. Has recently started his American film career, notably in The Sting and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. A heavy drinker, a raconteur, and in trouble with the IRS. In Jaws, he portrayed Quint, a shark hunter and captain of the Orca.
RICHARD DREYFUSS – Male Presenting, 30s. Beginning his film career and has ambitions of being a great movie star and stage actor. Self-important but deeply insecure. Frustrated with being stuck in an over-budget, overscheduled shoot for a film that seems destined to flop. In Jaws, he portrayed Matt Hooper, a marine biologist hired by Martin Brody.
ROY SCHEIDER – Male Presenting, 40s. A former welterweight champion boxer. Has recently achieved success (and an Oscar nomination for The French Connection) in supporting roles as an “everyman” actor. Much calmer than his two co-stars but nonetheless equally frustrated with the endless shoot. In Jaws, he portrayed police chief Martin Brody.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Rehearsal Dates & Times: September 15 – October 9, 2025
Rehearsals are currently scheduled Mon-Fri from 6 pm–9:30 pm. Final schedule and times may vary.
Tech Rehearsals: October 10 – 15, 2025
Tech Rehearsals are currently scheduled Mon-Fri from 6 pm–10:00 pm. Final schedule and times may vary.
Where: NorShor Theatre and Rehearsal Studios
211 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
16 October at 7:30pm Opening Night
17 October at 7:30pm
18 October at 7:30pm
19 October at 2:00pm
23 October at 7:30pm
24 October at 7:30pm
25 October at 7:30pm
26 October at 2:00pm
30 October at 7:30pm
31 October at 7:30pm
1 November at 7:30pm
2 November at 2:00pm
Questions?
Additional questions should be directed to auditions@duluthplayhouse.org