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The creation of this production was truly a collaborative effort. A melody started by one, finished by another. A song inspired by a scene, prompted by a conversation—created actively while we all brainstormed, danced, sang and choreographed in the writing "war room," finishing each other's thoughts and writing Follow Me. The conundrum: how do you divide credit on such a truly intertwined and divinely inspired process? We worked together to create Follow Me, and hope that you will enjoy it as much as we have.
Melissa Collins (Co-Creator) produced Road Trip On Foot, an improvisational show that appeared regularly in a prime slot at the New York Comedy Club. As a producer and director with Session 2 Productions, she worked with solo artists and large ensemble groups on the creation of audio and performance projects—taking them from concept to completion. She has composed and arranged music and specializes in orchestral arrangements. Melissa also produced a series of open-air Gospel and Jazz concerts in NYC. Melissa has a diverse background in creative production, management and theatrical performance. She has worked as a music management consultant for various organizations throughout New York City—conducting performance technique seminars, restructuring staffing and procedural models, and implementing vocal training and team building exercises. She has a broad range of theatrical performance credits, including Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in Assassins, Anybody's in West Side Story, Liz in Chicago, and the anniversary production of Little Shop of Horrors with Lee Wilcoff. She studied musical theater at Kent State University where she also staged, choreographed and designed costumes for "Lyric Theater."
Clay Collins (Co-Creator) has created original music and arrangements that have been featured on commercially released CDs, in theatrical productions, corporate videos, and in contemporary Christian projects. As a vocalist, Clay has opened for Marc Anthony, John Tesh, and has performed for Nancy Reagan. As an audio engineer, he has mixed, mastered, and produced projects for musical artists, public speakers and ministries in New York City and regionally. He specializes in surround sound, having created designs for both live theatrical events and audio productions. Clay was also the Technical Applications Specialist at Sherman & Sterling, serving as the liaison between the technology and marketing departments, writing databases for financial and marketing analysis. Clay has a Music Business Degree from West Texas A&M University.
Michael Capecci (Co-Creator) has worked as a choreographer, director and performer in the United States and abroad. He co-produced the original Off-Broadway production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! which went on to be honored by Playbill magazine as “Outstanding Production” in its extended run. His choreography includes numerous musical theatre productions and original dance works. In addition, he performed in the international tour of West Side Story, the 20th Anniversary Off-Broadway revival of Hair, and the video remake of The Twist with Chubby Checker. He was the Creative Director at Kenneth Hagin Ministries, where he strategically led the creative production teams—defining marketing strategies, writing and directing videos, and overseeing the creation of print publications and promotional materials. Michael founded Praise|Motion in 1998, fusing his diverse history in communications, dance, theatre and ministry. He studied acting at BADA in London, earned a degree in theatre from Fordham at Lincoln Center and is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center.
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