Killer Stilts Productions: Bios
Susan Faucon - Songwriter, Playwright, Band Leader and Producer
Susan Faucon, composer, playwright, band leader and producer for Killer Stilts, is a native Washingtonian who has had a lengthy career as a performer and writer. She studied theatre at Towson State University, received her degree in Human Development from University of MD, and has never had any formal music training, she has a good ear though. She's had the privilege of performing on some wonderful stages including Silver Spring Stage, York Theatre, Dream Wrights Theatre, Chesapeake Arts Center, UMD Main Stage, Germano's Cabaret, Twins Jazz and the well-known jazz club, Blues Alley.
Her work represents Susan's fascination with and eagerness to explore the jagged nooks and flavored crannies of the human experience. Her latest project, Killer Stilts, blends rich contemporary jazz, funk and blues with unexpected melodies and rhythms, thought provoking lyrics and dialogue, spectacular theatrical exploration and complex character development.
Pam Parker - Lead Vocalist/Actress
Pam began her career singing at ubiquitous peace and justice rallies in her native Washington, DC, and since then has performed Blues, Swing, Jazz R & B and Folk with a seven piece band. She has become a fixture on national progressive and local jazz radio and has a reputation for sweet soulful vocals. She and her band mates have played at Blues Alley, Signature Theater, Twins, Bangkok Blues and other venues of note in the DC area. She has also performed at the New School and the Community Church in New York; Little Ochi Hideout in Richmond; the World Cultural Center in North Carolinas; at the Evergreen Arts and Humanities concert series in Ohio and in Los Angeles. She has also performed at a birthday tribute to Pete Seeger in Memphis, TN and for the Congressional Black Caucus at the Washington Convention Center. She was a lead in a Jazz Opera entitled the Forgotten and is currently producing her 4th CD - Lemonade. Dirty Linen Magazine wrote that “Parker has a big voice, but can also whisper a sweet lullaby.”
"I love the music and feminine energy of Killer Stilts and am looking forward to working with (…harmonizing …vibing) with Susan and Ama." ---Pam Parker
Liz Briones - Lead Vocalist/Actress
Liz Briones has been captivating audiences locally and abroad with her soulful voice for over ten years. Originally from Ecuador, Liz grew up in the United States, developing an equal love for Latin and Brazilian music as well as for American Jazz, Pop, and R & B. A truly bilingual vocalist, Liz possesses a versatility which enables her to perform authentically in a wide range of musical styles, moving effortlessly from the sultry sounds of Jazz and R & B to the fiery rhythms of Salsa and Merengue. Her vocal excellence has taken her overseas to perform at top venues in Singapore, South America, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. She has been a member of Truth Groove since 2004, lending her dynamic talents to complete an already stellar cast of musicians.
Ro Cube - Keyboard Player and Keyboard Arrangement
Keyboard player, musical director, producer and performer whose seasoned musicianship, sophisticated skills and relentless reportorial versatility have allowed him to maintain a long and active career. Ro has worked with many well-known musicians such as Mannekin, The Platters, The Temptations, Mary Wilson, Freda Payne, Phil Flowers, Blue Funk, Heatwave, and many others.
Wardell Howell - Bass and Bass Arrangement
A native Washingtonian as well as self- taught musician, Wardell's bass guitar has taken him around the world. He has had the pleasure of playing with and sharing the stage with many national and international artists. He's been blessed with the gifts to do what makes him happy and makes a living at it to boot! God is good!
Eric Haskins - Drums
Eric Haskins has been playing the drums since the age of 6 and since the age of 12 he has been a working musician. He has been voted one of the best church drummer in the D.C. area on the 93.9 Sunday morning gospel show in 2001.He has played with Gospel artist like Ernest Pugh, Lashun Pace Rose and many others. He also has sit in with jazz great Cyrus Chestnut. He has his own band called The Eric Haskins Project and is working on has first alum entitled My First Child.
Thomas Garner - Graphic Designer - Designed Killer Stilts Logo
Originally from Rockville, MD, Thomas Garner has always been drawn to the creative. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), he just can’t seem to focus on one spoke of his creative wheel.
Becoming a professional Graphic Artist and Cartoonist by the age of 18 afforded him the ability to pursue his desire to perform and went to college for Acting. Soon after, he became a Technical Illustrator for Aerospace in CA to further afford his Acting dream.
Many years later, Thomas still can’t just pick one endeavor – he is a working Actor, produced Screenwriter, Graphic Designer, Cartoonist and is an accredited Private Acting Teacher and Coach.