Kim Dalton

The Toxic Avenger

"Reed insidiously morphs from nasal dweeb to resonant behemoth, hysterically mismatched with diminutive Dalton, whose plangent soprano and comic élan wouldn’t shame Kristin Chenoweth."

-David C. Nichols, LA Times

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"The object of Ferd's affection is buxom, blonde, and blind Sarah. Kim Dalton plays the librarian (a job for which Sarah is particularly ill-suited) with winning charm. Sarah is not that bright, but she's super-perky. Dalton also nails a lot of the blind-girl physical comedy. If I tell you she gets laughs by facing the wrong way or walking into things, it doesn't sound particularly funny; but Dalton plays Sarah with such earnestness, it works every time."

-Sharon Pelmutter, Talkin' Broadway

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"[Dalton] certainly epitomizes the phrase “love is blind” especially in her carefully planned movements that always remind us of her “marketable handicap.” She had the audience in stitches when she moved stage right and filed books on a shelf that did not exist, causing the books to just fall to the floor. Her show-stopping song “My Big French Boyfriend” accompanied by Shinequa (Danny Fetter) and Diane (Wesley Tunison) is so cleverly presented I could not stop laughing at the ridiculousness of it all."

-Shari Barrett, Broadway World

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"Kim Dalton is sublime as the overly cute blind Sarah. The petite blonde is a real find, sort of L.A.’s very own Kristin Chenoweth and with the vocal prowess to match. These two make a dynamic duo as they explore their “Hot Toxic Love.”"

-Rob Stevens, Haines His Way

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"The love story between Melvin/Toxie (Jared Reed) and Sarah (Kim Dalton) plays out pitch-perfect, swinging between heartfelt honesty and good ol’ sexy musical theater shenanigans."

-My Haunt Life

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"Before I get to the mean green man himself, I want to highlight my favorite: Kim Dalton. We saw Kim earlier this year in Chance's Dogfight, and we were impressed. This time, we were blown away. Kristin Chenoweth better watch out: this tiny package has a set of pipes on her that are astounding. I’m still thinking about “My Big French Boyfriend” , “Hot Toxic Love”, or “Choose Me, Oprah”. Further, her acting was great. In this show, she is playing a blind librarian. This could have degenerated quickly into caricature or farce, but she did it realistically, reminding me of a blind friend of mine. She was touching, funny, sexy, and just remarkable."

-Daniel Faigin, Observations Along the Road

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"Kim Dalton plays the blind librarian and proves that she has a major set of pipes within such a tiny frame."

-Benjamin Schwartz, Gia on the Move

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Dogfight

"Kim Dalton, as Boland's date, displays some powerhouse pipes as she and Rose bond, "Wicked"-style, in the ladies' room at the party."

-Daryl H. Miller, LA Times

 

"Kim Dalton’s tough, streetwise Marcy, the hooker Boland hires as his date, is comically impudent and mercenary."

-Eric Marchese, OC Register

 

"[James McHale's] interactions with his date, Marcy (Kim Dalton), are entertaining to watch –especially when she knocks him down a peg or two. Dalton does an amazing job belting out the title song."

-Daniella Litvak, The Orange Curtain Review

 

"Kim Dalton also scores comic gold as “Marcy”— Boland’s “date” and co-conspirator to win the cash. Her ‘Marcy’ may be a diminutive, bleach-blonde, “Betty Boop” on acid—but oh, what a voice has she! While getting her share of some of the script’s sharpest (and wittiest) lines, it’s Marcy who ultimately fills Rose in on the rules of the “Dogfight”, and in the process supplies an electrifying rendition of the title number in all its raw and biting frankness."

-Leo Buck, Bucking Trends

 

"Dalton commands the stage as Marcy and her rendition of the title song is the show’s highpoint."

-Rob Stevens, Haines His Way

 

"Special snaps to petite, big-voiced Dalton, who gets to play both pretty girl and dentally-challenged prostitute, and whose rendition of Dogfight’s title song brings down the house."

-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

 

"As the self-assured Marcy, the prostitute who schools Rose in the dirty deeds of men, Dalton shares a strong duet and moment with Rose---a nice injection of female empowerment in the sea of bro-high-fives and male cat calls."

-Michael L. Quintos, Broadway World

 

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

"As MaryLou Sokolof, Kim Dalton sings and strums a version of The Star Spangled Banner that’s almost worth the price of admission, plays quite a few instruments herself, and joins Rosenberg, Washington, and a fine Kylie Molnar as vocal backup for Mancuso in the final concert which makes up the bulk of the show’s second act."
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

 

"It has a nice variety of rousing musical numbers from all the artists including a very funny performance from amateur Mary Lou Sokolof (Kim Dalton) as she sings the "Star Spangled Banner" totally off-key. "
-Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

"Kim Dalton as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (someone didn't want to bother with a hyphen), daughter of two gay dads, delivered an appealing character.   Her wonderful big voice made "Woe is Me" another show highlight."
-Sherlie Leonard, The Press Enterprise

 

"In the role of Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, Kim Dalton is a star performer."
-Lauren Penna, The Highlander

 

A-5678

"This is the sixth show I’ve seen Dalton in, A5678 showcasing the petite but giant-voiced USC student in a beautifully performed “Where Was The Music,” among other songs. "
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

 

"Diminutive Kim Dalton is big on personality and a standout singer/comedienne."
-Pam Kragan, North County Times

 

"Pint-sized Kim Dalton (putting forward a charming Kristin Chenoweth image) had her own cute "Quiet Please" moment and together, with the full company, hit the show's high mark with perhaps the show's best written and staged number "Where Was the Music."
-Rob Appel, SD Theatre Reviews

 

Hairspray

"Petite ball of fire Kim Dalton is one of the cutest, spunkiest, biggest-voiced Penny Pingletons I've seen."
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

 

The Marvelous Wonderettes

"Dalton is "prom-perfect" as the gum-chomping Suzy, the starry-eyed innocent, and works in some very funny business with the wad.  The quartet portraying the "Marvelous Wonderettes" shines. The four vocalists can wrap their voices around silly or serious songs with equal aplomb."
-Ventura County Star

 

Xanadu

"Starring as Clio/Kira, Kim Dalton is absolutely phenomenal. Dalton really pulls the audience into the story, has a stellar voice, and is quite a wiz on skates. Currently studying musical theatre at USC, she is a force to be reckoned with."
-Suzie Harrison, Stu News Laguna

 

Parade

"Dalton is a delight as Mary Phagan, charmingly flirtatious in 'The Picture Show.'"
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

 

Godspell

"I am always impressed with the calibre of talent Candlelight Pavilion finds for their productions. This cast is no exception; there isnt a clinker in a carload. Some have performed here in the past, some are newcomers. All are remarkable.  Of particular note would be Kim Dalton, who transforms from pouting loner to excited participant."
-Terry Keenan, Mid-Valley News

 

"Kim Dalton brings gifts to the production."
-Frances Baum Nicholson, The Daily Bulletin

 

Urinetown

"Deane Sullivan has just the right tongue-in-cheek quality for Officer Lockstock, sharing narrator duties with Little Sally, a deliciously smart-alecky Kim Dalton. Sullivan and Dalton get some of Hollman and Kotiss' best lines."
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA