Jackie Collison
theatrical vocalist
Jackie Collison is honored to be making her debut with Roswell Music Club. While she attended Elon University, Jackie performed with several musical groups, including Elán, Camerata, and Pastyme, among others. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd at Mauldin Theatre, Woman 2 in Songs for a New World at Centre Stage, Annie in Annie Get Your Gun and Chanel in Bark! The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre.
Growing up in Tennessee in a family of professional actors, Jackie’s passion for performance began early, making her stage debut as The Turkey Boy in A Christmas Carol alongside her family. Today, Jackie is a proud mother who enjoys sharing her love of music with her child and husband.
David Troy Francis, piano
Two time Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ned Rorem says of Mr. Francis: He plays the right note with the right tone at the right time. (what more can you ask of any performer?) And with this, he adds that indefinable element of himself, which is the magic of all true interpreters.
Mr. Francis has enjoyed a 50+ year career of musical excellence and performs in recital throughout America and Europe. He has ten cds available including the world premiere recording of Mr. Rorem's Eight Etudes for Piano on the cd entitled The Americans. The Los Angeles Times raves of Mr. Francis’ playing: consistently absorbing whether in lyrical repose or propulsive fury. Two of his best selling CDs include his unique and compelling arrangements of American Hymns.
Mr. Francis is the recording pianist for such films as Pursuit of Happyness, Elegy and Fame. He has composed music for film and television.
Mr. Francis is the creator, composer, musical director and executive producer of the runaway smash hit musical BARK! - the 3rd longest running production in Los Angeles theatrical history. The wildly successful show has been mounted in theatres from Florida to Alaska and internationally in Brazil and Scotland. BARK! has been selected critics’ choice by the Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune.
David Troy Francis was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and is best known for his steadfast championing and performance of contemporary American music. Now living in Roswell, Georgia, he is an esteemed concert pianist and recording artist as well as a respected composer, arranger and accompanist.