Star Dixon News

Tapman Productions, a newly formed Chicago-based tap company, and Artistic Director Tristan Bruns are proud to announce the second production in their 2015 season, La Raison d'Être, May 28 - June 7, at the Athenaeum Theatre, Studio 3, 2936 N. Southport Ave. Press night is Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets to La Raison d'Être are on sale now and can be purchased at the theatre box office, at www.athenaeumtheatre.org or by calling 773.935.6875. For more information on Tapman Productions visit www.tapmanproductions.com.

A consortium of local dance advocates, launching an inquiry into the history of theatrical dance in Chicago, will feature tap dance in its first public event. Tap artists Reggio 'The Hoofer' McLaughlin, Mark Yonally, and Starinah 'Star' Dixon will engage in dialogue with Chicago Dance History Project Director Jenai Cutcher West about Chicago's distinct histories, personalities, and styles of tap dance.