REVIEWS
"One of my favorite characters is Annelle, masterfully played by Kimberly Horner. Horner's body language, facial expressions, and voice are perfect for the role, and I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. She has appeared at the New Theatre and Restaurant, KC Rep, The Coterie, and Musical Theater Heritage among others." - Steel Magnolias / Steve Wilson, Broadway World (2023)
"Ultimately, this is a show that rests on the strength of its cast. (And the script, but that has had 35 years to establish itself.) Fortunately, the women in this production—Teri Adams, Kimberly Horner, Erica Baruth, Karen Nicole Blackmon, Jen Mays, and Cathy Barnett—are up to the task. They have an ease in their performances and their interactions with each other that draws us in and allows us to relax into the rhythm of their daily lives, making sure we’re fully invested in each character and their relationships." - Steel Magnolias / Vivian Kane, KC Studio (2023)
“But the production is buoyed by strong central performances from Michael Dragen as Leo and Kimberly Horner as his wife, Lucille...As Lucille, Horner follows a more difficult path as we watch a devoted wife — who is Jewish and a native of Georgia — rise admirably to the defense of her husband and come to a bitter acceptance of their fate. Horner gives us a nuanced performance and grows in stature as the show continues.” - Parade / Robert Trussell, KC Studio (2016)
“By his side, new to Kansas City, Kimberly Horner provided a strong spouse with a nearly unflinching love for her accused husband... Horner delved deeply in her character and her raw performance brought tears to her character as well as members of the audience.” - Parade / Bob Evans, KC Applaudes (2016)
"Director Tim Scott has assembled a top cast utilizing a simple production scheme. They include Nedra Dixon, Evan Gamsu, Kimberly Horner, Jessalyn Kincaid, Mandy Morris, T. Eric Morris, Mike Ott, Tyler Rowe, and Morgan Walker. These folks are all better than good; all are strong vocalists and fine actors." - Company / Alan Portner, Broadway World (2021)
“Kimberly Horner (as her sister Ismene), crafts a more fragile creature who craves the strength her sister shows, but is seen by others simply as the pretty one.” - Antigone / Paul Bolton, Broadway World (2017)
"Kimberly Horner was outstanding while performing in multiple roles." - Funny Girl / Steve Wilson, Broadway World (2019)
"Ultimately, this is a show that rests on the strength of its cast. (And the script, but that has had 35 years to establish itself.) Fortunately, the women in this production—Teri Adams, Kimberly Horner, Erica Baruth, Karen Nicole Blackmon, Jen Mays, and Cathy Barnett—are up to the task. They have an ease in their performances and their interactions with each other that draws us in and allows us to relax into the rhythm of their daily lives, making sure we’re fully invested in each character and their relationships." - Steel Magnolias / Vivian Kane, KC Studio (2023)
“But the production is buoyed by strong central performances from Michael Dragen as Leo and Kimberly Horner as his wife, Lucille...As Lucille, Horner follows a more difficult path as we watch a devoted wife — who is Jewish and a native of Georgia — rise admirably to the defense of her husband and come to a bitter acceptance of their fate. Horner gives us a nuanced performance and grows in stature as the show continues.” - Parade / Robert Trussell, KC Studio (2016)
“By his side, new to Kansas City, Kimberly Horner provided a strong spouse with a nearly unflinching love for her accused husband... Horner delved deeply in her character and her raw performance brought tears to her character as well as members of the audience.” - Parade / Bob Evans, KC Applaudes (2016)
"Director Tim Scott has assembled a top cast utilizing a simple production scheme. They include Nedra Dixon, Evan Gamsu, Kimberly Horner, Jessalyn Kincaid, Mandy Morris, T. Eric Morris, Mike Ott, Tyler Rowe, and Morgan Walker. These folks are all better than good; all are strong vocalists and fine actors." - Company / Alan Portner, Broadway World (2021)
“Kimberly Horner (as her sister Ismene), crafts a more fragile creature who craves the strength her sister shows, but is seen by others simply as the pretty one.” - Antigone / Paul Bolton, Broadway World (2017)
"Kimberly Horner was outstanding while performing in multiple roles." - Funny Girl / Steve Wilson, Broadway World (2019)
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
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Selected by the Kansas City Star as one of the Top Moments of 2016: “Parade at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre: As Southerner Lucille, Kimberly Horner wonderfully evolved from priggish wife to a loving crusader as her Jewish husband suffered the community’s anti-Semitism.” |
Anderson Award Winner:
Best Actress: Kimberly Horner (Parade) (2016)
Best Actress: Kimberly Horner (Parade) (2016)