Melissa Dorsey
Performer ~ Creator ~ Producer
A FRINGE Theatre Company
Calgary, AB
Theatrically Obsessed is a theatre company made by Trevor Matheson and Melissa Dorsey.
Trevor and Melissa performed BUSHTITS, SHIH TZUS & PRIVATE DICKS in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Calgary Fringe summer 2018 and Regina and Hamilton Fringe in 2019. Melissa performed in 6 different Fringe Festivals across Canada & US in 2017 with her two co-owners Mark Holmes and Rebecca Schnell under HeARTbeat Theatre doing THE SECRET OF CASTLE ALPHABET! Both Trevor and Melissa also performed with their friend Mark Holmes at the Winnipeg Fringe in 2015 with their original multi-media show Against The Odds.
More about Trevor and Melissa below.
Check out their current show
Bushtits Shih Tzus & Private Dicks:
Coming to these Fringes in 2022
Current show's Teaser Trailer
Current show's Still Images
Contact us at 403 463 8861 or melissadorsey_@hotmail.com
CURRENT SHOW
A Fedora turns Les's life into a Film Noir movie!
Dollar store employee ventures into the world of pet murders and the "DeLorean" is his new fedora.
Synopsis
When Les, a social recluse, buys the iconic fedora worn by famed 1950’s movie detective Dana Andrews, the lines between reality and film noir begin to blur as Les launches an investigation into a series of suspicious pet deaths around his apartment building. Dial P for Pet Detective and “Say goodbye to my furry friend” as two actors and thirteen crazy characters take you on a thrill ride through a mad-cap caper of stylistic fantasy with bust-a-knee-cap laughs.
Teaser Trailer
Bushtits, Shih Tzus & Private Dicks: All's Fur In Love & Noir
Bushtits Promo Videos
Bushtits Promo Videos
Neighbour Check-in #1 = Bushtits, Shih Tzus and Private Dicks: All’s Fur in Love and Noir
Meet Richard = Bushtits, Shih Tzus and Private Dicks: All’s Fur in Love and Noir
Meet Stacey = Bushtits, Shih Tzus and Private Dicks: All’s Fur in Love and Noir
Still Images
Bushtits, Shih Tzus & Private Dicks: All's Fur In Love & Noir
Show stills, Rehearsal, Reviews, Poster
Review Quotes
“a slapstick homage to film noir that was unequivocally the funniest piece of theatre I have seen all year… this is a quirky, genuinely fun show that should not be missed!”
4.5 Stars
-Canada Fringe Review
"A fun take on the detective story"
-Justin Olynyk, UMFM Radio Winnipeg
"This talented pair is fun to watch"
-Janice Sawka, Winnipeg Free Press
"With solid acting and good delivery, you walk away with some laughs, some groans and a big smile because you just had a good time."
-Ray Yuen, The Jenny Review
"Loved the show! I highly recommend it! The story is great and so are the puns! Excellent character portrayals and love the film noir genre! 5 Stars!"
-Janice Smith, Winnipeg Fringe Patron Review
"Want to see a fast paced hilarious romp? This is the show for you! Melissa Dorsey Matheson and Trevor Matheson are totally kick ass in this high energy salute to Noir!! Bravo!!"
-Helen Young, Calgary Fringe Patron Review
"This was a great show from stat to end! Incredibly talented performers!! Don't miss it this Fringe!
-Deb Peters, Winnipeg Fringe Patron Review
"This show is so much fun!! Laughed so hard! Go and see this show people!!!!"
-Heather Laubenstein, Calgary Fringe Patron Review
"I’m a sucker for noir and Bush tits delivered sight gags, inside jokes, and enough noir similes and all to satisfy Dashiell Hammett"
-Andy Park, Winnipeg Fringe Patron Review
"Highly entertaining and brilliantly written!"
-Janice Piet, Calgary Fringe Patron Review
"My friends and I saw this on a whim... we enjoyed it more than some of the 5-star reviewed shows that we saw. Worth checking out!"
-Curtis Lowton, Winnipeg Fringe Patron Review
"Brilliant show! What a blast! You guys are comedy gold!!!!"
-Gayl Veinotte, Calgary Fringe Patron Review
"I HIGHLY recommend this show!...their antics will have you laughing from start to finish." "Btw this is not a rude, naughty or controversial show - a Bushtit is a small song bird (google it lol)!"
-KL, Winnipeg Fringe Patron Review
Review Websites
Social Media
Facebook: @TheatricallyObsessed
Twitter: @TheatricallyObs
Website: www.melissadorsey.me/theatrically-obsessed
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Waterwarcommander
Show Hashtags
#TheatricallyObsessed
#Bushtits
Cast & Crew
Trevor Matheson - Actor 1/Writer/Director/Set & Props
Melissa Dorsey - Actor 2/Writer/Director/Sound & Light Design
Krista Marushy - Assistant Director
Dave Kovac - Assistant Sound Design/Tech Operator
Dale Marushy - Assistant Set Design
Brad Hunter - Photographer
Steven Morton - Poster Design
THANK YOU
to our workshopping team
Krista Marushy
Dale Marushy
Jane Oliphant
Rebecca Schnell
Heather Laubenstein
Scott Laubenstein
Joy Stalder
Lawrence Stalder
Brad Hunter
Kim Hunter
Contact Melissa Dorsey for more information or to schedule an interview.
403 463 8861
Past Shows
Against The Odds
Videos
AGAINST THE ODDS
Theatrical Trailer
Still Images
AGAINST THE ODDS
Show, Venue, Rehearsal, Filming, Workshopping
Creators of Theatrically Obsessed
Trevor Matheson
Trevor Matheson is the Artistic Liaison at Heritage Park producing 4 shows a summer while also developing programming for Ghouls' Night Out and Once Upon A Christmas. Trevor has performed at Theatre Calgary, Stage West and many shows with The Shakespeare Company.
Melissa Dorsey
Melissa Dorsey is a cartoon voice in multiple anime cartoons. Melissa has performed at Stage West and many shows with Jubilations Dinner Theatre as well as tours internationally to schools and festivals with HeARTbeat Theatre.