Jordan Knapick
as Ruth Sherwood
Jordan is excited to be part of this cast for Wonderful Town. The role of Ruth Sherwood has been an acting and vocal challenge, stretching Jordan as a performer. Some of Jordan’s favorite past roles include Miss Dorothy (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Cosette (Les Miserables), Jo March (Little Women), Alice Beineke (The Addams Family), and Clara (Light in the Piazza). Jordan is involved in RCS’ Concert & Chamber Choirs, Spotlight Youth Theater, sings with the First Free praise bands, teaches 4th grade Sunday school, and is in the RCS Key Club. She would like to thank her family, this incredible directing team, Martha, Katie, Laura, her “Fiddler sisters”, and most importantly her Heavenly Father – she is so blessed by all of their constant love and support. She also sends a special shout-out to some of her favorite seniors, with whom she’s privileged to share this stage. She’ll miss you so much next year, but can’t wait to see what God has planned for you – love you all! Psalm 30:12
Laura Paruzynski
as Eileen Sherwood (Fri Mat/Sat Eve)
Laura is absolutely delighted to be performing the role of Eileen Sherwood! She feels so very blessed to be a part of the distinguished RCS music and theater programs. RCS credits include: Margaret Johnson (Light in the Piazza), Meg (Little Women), Susan (Big: The Musical), Grace Fryer (Radium Girls). Favorite regional credits include: Fiona (Shrek: The Musical), Dragon (Shrek: The Musical), Athena (Hercules), Dina (School House Rock Live!), and her most recent role as Golde (Spotlight’s “Fiddler on the Roof”). She would like to thank her loving parents, her friends, and the very talented and devoted directors for this opportunity and for always believing in her! She would like to send a special shout-out to Jordan Knapick and Kinzie Loughead for “making me smile when skies were grey”. Finally and most importantly, Laura would like to thank her Savior and every moment He gives her to glorify Him through the arts. Phil 4:6-7