The Black Box Theatre Celebrating 10 Years!
The Shark is Broken
The Shark Is Broken is a comedic stage play by British playwrights Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, dramatizing the behind‑the‑scenes chaos during the 1974 filming of Jaws, where the production directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider—is delayed because the mechanical shark, “Bruce,” keeps breaking down. The three lead actors are forced to spend days, then weeks, aboard the rickety fishing vessel Orca, near Martha’s Vineyard, waiting for repairs.
Directed by Jeremy Littlejohn
Starring
Brad Hauskins
Alexander Richardson
Chase Austin
June 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm
June 14 and 21 at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $18.00
Wisenheimer
Wisenheimer, long form improv.
Join Wisenheimer for a hilarious evening of long form improv.
September 26
December 19 Anniversary Show
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GIT Improv
GIT Improv
GIT Improv
G.I.T. Improv began in Rock Island, IL in 1997 and has since become a multi-award-winning comedy institution.
Performances at 7:30 pm
2026 dates:
June 6
August 1
September 19
October 3
December 26
About The Black Box Theatre
What we do
At The Black Box Theatre, our goal is to provide top-quality theatrical performances and events that inspire, entertain, and challenge our audience. We strive to be a hub of creativity and community engagement.
Our Facilities
The Black Box Theatre provides seating for wheel chair/walker or patrons with other mobility issues.
If you are in need of a script to follow along to a story, please contact us at thebbtheatre@gmail.com.
Our Education Programs
We will be offering master classes in 2026 for children 10-17 and adults 18 and older. Details will be forthcoming.
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Our Partners 2026
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