Theatrically Obsessed presents…
Bushtits, Shih Tzus and Private Dicks: All’s Fur in Love and Noir
At the Calgary Fringe
Fresh off a great run at the Winnipeg Fringe!
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.
Review Quotes
“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
“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
“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
Calgary Fringe Show Dates
- Fri, Aug 3 – 10pm
- Sat, Aug 4 – 4pm
- Sun, Aug 5 – 8pm
- Mon, Aug 6 – 6pm
- Thur, Aug 9 – 8pm
- Sat, Aug 11 – 6pm
Venue
ArtPoint Gallery (1139 11st Street S.E.)
Media Photo/Video Opportunity
Thur, Aug 2 9:30pm-11:30pm
Tickets
https://www.showclix.com/event/bushtits-shih-tzus-and-private-dicks-all-s-fur-in-love-and-noir
Also: www.CalgaryFringe.ca
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
Contact Melissa Dorsey for more information for to schedule an interview.
403 463 8861
melissadorsey_@hotmail.com
