Freddy Shelley
Member since 1999

It's rare to ever look a moment head on and know that it will change your life. It's only in hindsight, after you've already become the butterfly, that you realize how you've become who you are. Being a Dumpsta Player has been a defining moment in my life for allowing me to reach a voice I never realized I had.

In my everyday life, I'm typically a quiet type, unless fueled by a couple of B&B three-dollar specials. Getting into character allows me to have a foul-tempered and disruptive side without any of the consequences. You can get away with a lot when you're in character!

If you've been fortunate enough to see the Dumpstas perform, you will see a troupe that truly loves what they do. There is an energy in these shows that is unmatched by most of what Philly nightlife has to offer. For a good hour or so, you've forgotten all about real life and are transported to our wacky world of mayhem and tomfoolery. As good entertainment does, you get soaked into the scene.

About Me:

First Dumpsta Show: Jackie Kuntzmann's Jew Wave (early 1999)
Characters I've Played: Chardonna Jenkins, Miss Tony, Isaac, Nellie Olsen, Selena, Pisstina Skankilera, Karen Carpenter, Tina the Dumb Bitch, Angela Davis, Laura Collins, Ya Kid K, Mrs. Butterworth, and an unknown number of nameless sluts/vixens/temptresses
Dream Show: A spoof of "Grease" as a slasher pic with Chardonna as the killer - "Die Travolta Die!"
Favorite Song Performed: "Teach Em" by B.W.P.
Favorite Show: "Chardonna Attacks!"
Favorite Dumpsta Moments: Ricky in "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight", "Three's Company" in "Chardonna RE-ATTACKS, Lisa Jones in "Kinderbitch Follies", Jimilla's bare behind for "Ballroom Blitz", Ian's first flash of the hairy crotch, and any inventive use of the trap door behind the bar (Galaxy Girl, Major Tom, etc.)
Favorite Onstage Line: "Can you get your cunt away from my face, please?"
Favorite Offstage Line: "Do I look ethnic enough?"
Favorite Line That Never Made It Out My Mouth Once I Got on Stage: "Kill all white people dead!!!"
Favorite Screwed Up Line: "A f***in-mother-f***in spaceship!!!"
Inspirations for Character Development: Angela Bassett movies, bad karaoke, a deep loathing for Carrot Top, Peppermint Chicklets, visions of a mall during holiday season, and choreography from Gap commercials
Words of Advice to Fellow Dumpstas: Believe in your talent. You are all amazing and gifted performers!

And to the fans... thank you for continuing to support us. We love your enthusiasm, and we love sitting on your laps in our routines!