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First Look: The Orca Lands in the Shimberg

First Look: The Orca Lands in the Shimberg
ctors Christopher James Marshall (from left), Cody Farkas, and Paul J. Potenza portray Hollywood icons Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw in Jobsite Theater’s production of The Shark Is Broken at the Straz Center’s Shimberg Playhouse. The play, co-written by Shaw’s son Ian Shaw, explores the turbulent behind-the-scenes filming of the 1975 blockbuster JAWS. Photo: Jobsite Theater

We just got our hands on some shots from Jobsite Theater’s production of The Shark Is Broken (running through April 5th), and the "no-intermission pressure cooker" vibes are immaculate.

Check out Paul J. Potenza (Robert Shaw), Christopher James Marshall (Roy Scheider), and Cody Farkas (Richard Dreyfuss) getting cabin fever in the best way possible.

All photos are by James Zambon Productions



On Our Radar: The Details

  • What: The Shark Is Broken by Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon.
  • Where: Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz.
  • Why it matters: It’s local legends playing film legends, directed by Jobsite’s David Jenkins. This is high-stakes, 95-minute theater that smells like salt air and scotch.
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