Friendship Betrayed, WSC Avant Bard 2015

"On several occasions, characters deliver overlapping soliloquies, briefly talking at the same time as they express their secret schemes and desires. It creates an appealingly musical effect….Ginsburg goes this one better by having Belisa and Don Juan tango as they argue, but Ginsburg doesn’t overstuff the play with frisky business." The Washington Post

"Like a sinful dessert that you can’t help dip your spoon into, Friendship Betrayed is sophisticated and sexy... Larson’s engaging translation has inspired sensitive and insightful direction by Avant Bard company member Kari Ginsburg."  DC Theatre Scene, five star rating

"Friendship Betrayed is a unique experience, not just because of its blend of 17th-century substance with 20th-century style, but because of the heartfelt commitment of cast and director that bring it to rollicking life. It makes for an enchanting evening of theater."  DC Metro Theatre Arts, five star rating

Top 5 Shows of the Week, MD Theatre Guide

DCMetroTheaterArts' honorees for Best of 2015's Best Plays in Professional Theaters

DCMetroTheatreArts' honoree for 2015's Best Director of a Play in Professional Theatre

Jeff Walker's Top 10 Shows of 2015, DC Theatre Scene


About Kari as a director, from the actors:
"... I want to be Kari Ginsburg (our director) when I grow up.  She is such a generous, playful director and understands all of my babble in the rehearsal room."  Alani Kravitz, DC Metro Theater Arts

" The energy of the cast and creative team is awesome and fun-loving, the story is hilarious, and Kari [Ginsburg] is so specific and intelligent with her direction that I knew this show would be special."  Daven Ralston, DC Metro Theatre Arts