Elizabeth Maupin "says goodbye"

This news came to me as a complete surprise, here's the quote from Elizabeth's blog that says it all:

"Today’s a day I never thought I’d see – the day I’m stowing away my critic’s shingle and hanging up my critic’s hat. As of today, I’m giving up this blog and leaving theater criticism to others." (Read her blog post here)

Elizabeth was a constant force in the performing arts community for many years and helped set a standard of performance through her many critiques. She provided a service and resource for theater goers that is hard for me to describe in words to you in this blog. She was one of the champions that help to form what is now the Downtown Arts District and was a friend of the District for many years in her role at the Orlando Sentinel.

Betsey your words, and wisdom will be missed. Hopefully we will see more of you out and about in Orlando. Thank you for the opinions, the advice, and mostly, the love of theater you’ve shared with us all.

Please feel free show your gratitude to Elizabeth by leaving a comment here or on her blog post.

Best regards to you all and I'll see you on the Slice!

David

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Comment by Lynne Martin on August 9, 2011 at 5:37pm: Betsey, you will be so missed! No one else can express it with your style, and passion and true love for the arts. I hope you spend lots of time getting your hands muddy and whatever other fun pursuits you enjoy!!!
Blessings and peac, Lynne Martin

Comment by Jim Lussier on August 9, 2011 at 5:18pm: Betsey - You may be putting down your critic's pen, but you can't put down your love of theatre, or take back the inspirations and insights into this wonderful art form that you have so lovingly and thoughtfully given us for 35 years. You have earned our admiration, respect and awe. I won't say you've earned a rest, because I don't think you are going to rest. Your stimulating prose and high standards have lifted the Orlando theatre audience and theatre creators and we're not able to go back. We're going to go forward, because we'll still be following you, holding your hand, and enjoying with you what you have helped us know and love all the better. Thank you, and we'll keep thanking you, I am sure.

Comment by David Wheeler on August 9, 2011 at 4:34pm: Betsey your words, and wisdom will be missed. Hopefully we will see more of you out and about in Orlando. Thank you for the opinions, the advice, and mostly, the love of theater you’ve shared with us all.