Collaborative Theatre Project

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CTP, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit theatre company, creates spaces where collaborative creation can take place in the theatre. Come play with us!

CTP, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit theatre company with a mission to offer high quality theatrical productions; community outreach and educational programs; and to support local artists and enhance the lives of the members of our community through the arts. Services We Will Offer

+Provide a collaborative base to enhance and increase awareness of the arts in the Rogue Valley.
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THEATER REVIEW: 'The Shark is Broken' is a nautical knockout for Collaborative Theatre Project | Rogue Valley Times 06/10/2026

🌊🦈 “A nautical knockout!”

We’re thrilled by the rave review from the Rogue Valley Times, which praised The Shark Is Broken for its exceptional performances, sharp humor, and compelling look behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s most legendary films.

If you’ve ever wondered what happened when three actors were stranded on a boat waiting for a mechanical shark to work, now’s your chance to find out.

Only a handful of performances remain, so don’t miss the show audiences are talking about. Join us aboard the Orca and experience the laughs, tension, and unforgettable stories behind Jaws.

🎟 Tickets available now! Check the link in our bio!

THEATER REVIEW: 'The Shark is Broken' is a nautical knockout for Collaborative Theatre Project | Rogue Valley Times There is a very interesting, engrossing, conversational play by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, based on a real situation that unfolded over weeks on a boat during the shooting of […]

06/09/2026

The shark is broken.

The boat is stuck.

The actors are losing their minds.

And there are only 8 performances left to see it all unfold.

Join us for The Shark Is Broken, the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of the making of Jaws. Packed with sharp comedy, unforgettable characters, and plenty of movie magic, it’s the perfect summer night at the theatre.

🦈 Don’t wait until it’s too late… just 8 shows remain!

🎟️ Reserve your seats today

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

06/04/2026

Cheers to discounted tickets, TONIGHT & TOMORROW ONLY! $25 at the door on June 4th and 5th. 🦈 🍻
If you’re a fan of Jaws, you cannot miss this unique behind the scenes view of what happens when 3 guys are stuck on a boat waiting for a shark to be ready for his close up!

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

06/02/2026

Three actors. One boat. Zero sharks.

What happens when filming is delayed, tempers flare, and three very different personalities are stuck together in the middle of the ocean?
You get The Shark Is Broken.
Whether you’re a lifelong Jaws fan or just love great theatre, you’ll be hooked from the moment you come aboard.

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

05/30/2026

Are you ready?! It’s Opening Night of The Shark is Broken! Join us tonight as we board the Orca for all the drama and tension of 3 men stuck on a boat in the middle of a movie shoot. 🛥️ 🦈

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

05/28/2026

Can you feel the tension? We can! Tonight is our discounted Preview for The Shark is Broken and tomorrow evening is our Opening Night! Join us and see what happened when 3 men were stuck on a boat waiting for a shark to be repaired!

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

05/27/2026

Three actors.
One boat.
A shark that won’t work.
Opening weekend. 🦈

Catch The Shark Is Broken starting with our discounted Preview tomorrow, Thursday evening, before Opening Night on Friday!

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

Pictured: Jeff Ripley (Robert Shaw), Ryon Lane (Roy Scheider), Liam Jones (Richard Dreyfuss)

📸: Dinah Greenfield

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

Photos from Collaborative Theatre Project's post 05/23/2026

The boat is ready! Jump on board, won’t you? The Shark is Broken opens Friday, May 29. Low price preview is Thursday,May 28.

Www.ctpmedford.org
541 779-1055

05/20/2026

🎬 Cast Spotlight: Liam Jones as Richard Dreyfuss 🦈

“I’m not talking about pleasure boating or day sailing. I’m talking about sharking!”

Liam Jones takes on the role of Richard Dreyfuss, whose youthful energy and sharp wit brought oceanographer Matt Hooper to life in Jaws.

Watch Liam’s interview to hear his thoughts on the role, then join us for this hilarious and heartfelt look behind the scenes of one of the greatest films ever made.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now for The Shark Is Broken, a theatrical voyage full of laughs, tension, and plenty of shark stories.

***Recommended for Mature Audiences***

Check out our website (link on our page) or give our box office a call at (541) 779-1055

📽️: Karen Moore

~Show Info~
Playwright: Ian Shaw & Joseph Nixon
Director: Karen Moore
Costume Designer: Susan Aversa
Lighting Design: Aaron Young
Sound Design: Karen Moore & Siana Keishon
Set Design: Stephen R. DuMouchel
Scenic Artist: Samuel Zimmerman
Lead Carpenter: Liam Jones
Stage Manager: Siana Keishon
Gallery Artist: Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass

Showtimes
May 28-June 21
Thursdays & Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Ticket Pricing
$40 Adults
$35 Seniors and Students
$25 Groups of 8+

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