Staff File Photo by Tim Barber / Bruce Kaplan and Ann Law are two of seven performers participating in "Whispers" at Barking Legs Theater.Barking Legs Theater is celebrating its 26th birthday with "Whispers."Contemporary Performing Arts of Chattanooga announces the anniversary celebration will be held Friday-Saturday, Nov. 8-9, at the theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. An exclusive VIP premiere is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday; general-admission shows are 9:30 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Whispers will feature a theatrical modern dance concert inspired by Italian horror cult classics, such as "Suspiria," and will explore dance as a form of magic unto itself.Barking Legs will offer a menu of food and cocktails for the VIP reception, with the option for champagne cocktails at general-admission performances.Performers to be featured include Ann Law, Beth Herring, Jenn Webster, Cinnamon Smith and Elizabeth Tallman, with special guest performances by Marcus Ellsworth and Bruce Kaplan.Tickets are $25 for general admission, $50 for admission with champagne cocktails. The VIP ticket is $150, which includes admission, a reception with light bites, champagne cocktails, gourmet dessert and a meet-and-greet with the cast before showtime.The mission of CoPAC is to enhance the community by cultivating and mentoring diverse artists, presenters and audiences in an accessible, respectful environment.For more information: https://barkinglegs.org/