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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Desiree Armfeldt)
"Helen Knudsen effectively anchors the story as its self-centered, attractive protagonist Desiree Armfeldt, a fading touring actress who is tired of life on the road. The young actress portrays her character with a self-assured, worldly air, yet projects her vulnerability... Knudsen's rendition of the lovely ballad “Send in the Clowns” is full of poignancy and regret." - Johanna Crosby, Barnstable Patriot (9/24/16)
"Dennis Wees and Helen Knudsen, as Fredrik and Desiree, are a delightful match as they convincingly portray seasoned relationship veterans. Both capture the verve of characters trying to harvest the waning aspects of their youth only to eventually recognize that every stage of life has its place. Their duet “You Must Meet My Wife” is a perfect technical and artistic demonstration as they seamlessly exchange sections of verse within the same lines while simultaneously engaging in lyrical banter. Arguably the best known Sondheim composition, “Send in the Clowns” is exquisitely performed by Knudsen. She renders a gorgeous soulful, painful and truthful remembrance of the futility of trying the recapture youth with significant emotion." - Steve Ross, Cape Cod Times (9/24/16)
"Dennis Wees and Helen Knudsen, as Fredrik and Desiree, are a delightful match as they convincingly portray seasoned relationship veterans. Both capture the verve of characters trying to harvest the waning aspects of their youth only to eventually recognize that every stage of life has its place. Their duet “You Must Meet My Wife” is a perfect technical and artistic demonstration as they seamlessly exchange sections of verse within the same lines while simultaneously engaging in lyrical banter. Arguably the best known Sondheim composition, “Send in the Clowns” is exquisitely performed by Knudsen. She renders a gorgeous soulful, painful and truthful remembrance of the futility of trying the recapture youth with significant emotion." - Steve Ross, Cape Cod Times (9/24/16)
BRIGADOON (Meg Brockie)
"Helen Knudsen is a standout as Meg Brockie, a lusty lass with designs on Jeff... She owns the stage with her zesty delivery of two rollicking storytelling songs." - Cindy Nickerson, Cape Cod Times (7/13/16)
"Worth price of admission: Helen Knudsen’s engaging turn as Meg Brockie, a lusty Highland lass with a flair for storytelling in song." - Cindy Nickerson, Cape Cod Times (7/13/16)
"Helen Knudsen as Meg Brockie has a great time with her comic songs... the effect was in the body language and the music."
- William Grace, Cape News (7/13/16)
"Worth price of admission: Helen Knudsen’s engaging turn as Meg Brockie, a lusty Highland lass with a flair for storytelling in song." - Cindy Nickerson, Cape Cod Times (7/13/16)
"Helen Knudsen as Meg Brockie has a great time with her comic songs... the effect was in the body language and the music."
- William Grace, Cape News (7/13/16)
HELLO, DOLLY! (Dolly)
"CLOC’s ‘Dolly’ a charmer... Helen Knudsen makes a sweet Dolly... Knudsen’s fun to watch and commands the stage well, looking fetching in her fancy party dresses." - Shannon Goheen, Cape Cod Times (8/5/15)
"The role of Dolly is challenging, and Helen Knudsen has a lovely voice and handled the rapid-fire dialogue well... She is clearly talented... finding her inner ham that will enable her to project Dolly’s outrageous and over-the-top personality by week’s end." - Deborah G. Scanlon, Cape News (8/6/15)
"The role of Dolly is challenging, and Helen Knudsen has a lovely voice and handled the rapid-fire dialogue well... She is clearly talented... finding her inner ham that will enable her to project Dolly’s outrageous and over-the-top personality by week’s end." - Deborah G. Scanlon, Cape News (8/6/15)
THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE (The Courtesan)
"Helen Knudsen is the Courtesan whose beauty and wiles lead men astray. She sizzles with a Jersey Shore accent and confident swagger. She defiantly belts out the challenge of Diogenes: is there an honest man?" - William J. Grace, Cape News (7/16/15)
"... Antipholus has better chemistry with his courtesan (Helen Knudsen) than he does with his wife. The courtesan is a sassy lady in gold lame short-shorts and a bustier who gets what she wants. Knudsen gets a chance to really show off her talents in the closing number "Oh, Diogenes!"" - Gwenn Friss, Cape Cod Times (7/15/15)
"... Antipholus has better chemistry with his courtesan (Helen Knudsen) than he does with his wife. The courtesan is a sassy lady in gold lame short-shorts and a bustier who gets what she wants. Knudsen gets a chance to really show off her talents in the closing number "Oh, Diogenes!"" - Gwenn Friss, Cape Cod Times (7/15/15)