Françoise Balthazar’s fierce dedication to mining the truth of every character has been recognized over and over again.

Lucrezia Borgia in 'Bella Donna', Tarragon Theatre

"Balthazar gives a stellar performance as the sultry, cunning, Lucrezia - a role that seems tailor-made for her, as it showcases her compelling presence and vocal strength."  Cate McKim, Life With More Cowbell

Felicity in 'The Living', The Theatre Centre

"Françoise Balthazar is marvelous and strong as the local barkeep, now running the business alone as her husband continues serving time in jail. Tough-talking and suffering no fools, she is hurt and lonely and feeling the guilt and shame of not speaking up during the rampage."  Cate McKim, Life With More Cowbell

Dave Moss in 'Glengarry Glen Ross', RedSandcastle Theatre

"Balthazar's portrayal of Dave Moss, the outspoken battery of the show's main conflict, had more balls than any collective male cast of Glengarry . Her heavy, grounded portrayal of the character offered both a funny and unforgiving display of loveable scum."  Adam Borohov, The Theatre Reader Review

Cassius in 'Julius Caesar', RedSandcastle Theatre

"Conniving Cassius, played by Françoise Balthazar, is someone you don’t want to mess with. Balthazar’s booming voice, hardened face and passionate body language made Cassius a compelling, untrustworthy character. She commanded my attention, convincingly portraying a sly, manipulative, clever man."   Mooney on Theatre

Lucrezia Borgia in 'Bella Donna', Canadian Stage

“The production’s biggest asset is its cast led by Balthazar who plays the infamous femme fatale Lucrezia Borgia.  Balthazar works hard to make the vilified Lucrezia a complex and ultimately sympathetic character.”  Jordan Bimm, Now Magazine

Director David Wellington to Françoise Balthazar on the set of TV Series “Saving Hope”:  “What you’re doing (playing a critically injured woman) is not easy.  You’re completely convincing.”

Alcandre in 'The Illusion', Stratford Festival

“Balthazar manages a neat trick as Alcandre…  For most of the play, it seemed to stretch credibility that so youthful a man should be asked to essay the part of an ancient grey-bearded oracle.   And then, in the end, it proves not to be a man at all.  Such is the magic of stagecraft.”  Vit Vagner, the Toronto Star

 Marquise de Merteuil, in 'Dangerous Liaisons', Alumnae Theatre

“Françoise Balthazar catches just the right tone as the insinuating, coldly elegant Merteuil for whom revenge is the sweetest pleasure.”  Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine

 Jennifer in '1-900-Dee-Lite', Port Hope Theatre Festival

“What could have been an unexciting character, Jennifer, played by Françoise Balthazar, turns into someone quiet complex, beautifully acted, with just sufficient nuances to be believable.” Alwyn Horscroft, The Port Hope Evening Guide

 Nurse in 'Romeo and Juliet', Shakespeare by the Sea

“Françoise Balthazar is young to play an old nurse but she carries it off in aches and pains and creates a colourful, warm, randy character.”  Elisa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald

 Helena in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', Shakespeare by the Sea

“Françoise Balthazar as Helena plays her character with a credibility and naturalness and is very relaxed in the role. One really feels for Balthazar’s Helena when she figures she is the dupe of all of her friends" Elisa Barnard, The Chronicle Herald

Lucrezia Borgia in 'Bella Donna', Toronto Fringe Festival (NOW Magazine Outstanding Performer)

“Director Sue Minor gets her fine actors headed by the confident and charismatic Françoise Balthazar to have as much fun as we’re having.”  Glen Sumi, Now Magazine

Richard III in 'Richard 3, Queens 4', Toronto Fringe Festival (NOW Magazine, Outstanding Performer)

“The actors all do fine jobs bemoaning the evils of politics, especially Francoise Balthazar as the maniacal Richard.”  Barrett Hooper, Now Magazine