CHICAGO – Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present their newest original story Time Steps, written and narrated by Marc Kelly Smith and choreographed by CTT Artistic Director Mark Yonally, with original music by CTT Music Director Kurt Schweitz, playing at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., April 1 – 10. Regular performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with an additional matinee performance Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $28 for seniors, $23 for students and dancers and group discounts are available. Tickets available at Stage773.com or 773.327.5252. For more information go to http://www.chicagotaptheatre.com/time-steps or call the Chicago Tap Theatre office at 773.655.1175.
From the creative team behind Circo Tap! and Mama’s Boy (chosen as one 2013’s Top 10 Dance Events by the Chicago Sun-Times) comes this time travel love story featuring an original live score by Kurt Schweitz. In Time Steps, love, romance and tragedy mix in this time travel love story . Poetry Slam Creator Marc Kelly Smith poses some intriguing questions in his sixth collaboration with CTT leaving audiences wondering what would they do given the chance to revisit important moments in their past.
“Chicago Tap Theatre’s story shows have introduced audiences to a variety of characters, themes and, of course, incredible dance over the years. Time Steps offers a new outlet for performers as they delve into the heartache of love gained and loss with an original score and settings that move through time and locations. We look forward to this new chapter of our story shows allowing all to witness a performance where we flex our acting muscle as well as the expertly crafted and executed dance that defines Chicago Tap Theatre, ” said Artistic Director Mark Yonally.
Time Steps cast includes Chicago Tap Theatre company members Aric Barrow, Aimee Chase, Kirsten Uttich, Sarah Owens, Isaac Stauffer, Jennifer Pfaff Yonally and Mark Yonally. As well as guest artists: Andi Bissen, Jamie Salas, Kelsey Schlabaugh, Jessica Williams and Marc Smith as “Narrator.”
The production staff includes Sarah Lackner, production and stage manager; Dustin Derry, lighting and projection design; Emma Cullimore, costume design; Jimmy Jagos, set and prop design and Jake Reich, sound design.
NEXT PRODUCTION FROM CTT:
We Will Tap You!: A tap dance celebration to the music of Queen
WORLD PREMIERE
Choreographed by Mark Yonally
Arrangements by Kurt Schweitz
Saturday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.
Tickets: $35 for adults, $27 for seniors, $22 for students with ID and dancers
Box office: Athenaeum Theatre or 773.935.6875
CTT presents a night of rock and tap with a program exclusively featuring the music of Queen. Freddie Mercury and Queen have entertained fans for more than four decades with their powerful vocals and musical fusion of hard rock and glam rock. This one night only event features several of Queen’s famous songs performed live and incorporated with tap by the talented and creative CTT crew. CTT will rock audiences with a night filled with music, tap and surprises; including the debut of the first aerial tap piece.
CHICAGO TAP THEATRE ON TOUR
In addition to its main stage events, Chicago Tap Theatre also performs throughout the United States, including the current dates and venues below:
May 28, 2016 – Spring to Dance, St. Louis, MO.
ABOUT CHICAGO TAP THEATRE
Founded in 2002, Chicago Tap Theatre is a growing and vibrant dance company dedicated to preserving the quintessentially American dance form of tap while taking it to the next level of creativity, innovation and quality. CTT performs exclusively with live music provided by some of Chicago’s finest musicians playing everything from Duke Ellington to David Bowie and many artists in between. Under the dynamic direction of master teacher and performer Mark Yonally, CTT has gained a loyal and sizable following in Chicago and continues to tour both nationally and internationally. Having pioneered the “tap opera” format, which tells stories with compelling characters and intriguing plots, CTT has used the language of tap dance, live music and narration to move Chicago audiences for over 10 years.
Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present their newest original story Time Steps, written and narrated by Marc Kelly Smith and choreographed by CTT Artistic Director Mark Yonally, with original music by CTT Music Director Kurt Schweitz, playing at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., April 1 – 10. Regular performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with an additional matinee performance Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $28 for seniors, $23 for students and dancers and group discounts are available. Tickets available at Stage773.com or 773.327.5252. For more information go to http://www.chicagotaptheatre.com/time-steps or call the Chicago Tap Theatre office at 773.655.1175.
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