Background
Lynch, Twink was born on May 8, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Austin Francis and Gertrude Rita (MacBride) Canfield.
Lynch, Twink was born on May 8, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Austin Francis and Gertrude Rita (MacBride) Canfield.
Bachelor in Drama, Catholic University America, 1955. Master of Arts in Speech Therapy, Catholic University America, 1961. Master of Arts in Theater, University Kansas, 1971.
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Theater, University Kansas, 1981.
Box office assistant Olney Theatre, Maryland, 1956, box office manager, 1957. Clerk, typist United Clay Products, Washington, 1957—1958. Speech therapist public schools Prince George County, Maryland, 1959—1961.
Instructor theater Washburn University, Topeka, 1968, public speaker, 1974. Instructor Pennsylvania State University Indiana Study, University Park, since 1978. Director Topeka Civic Theatre, 1971—1977, 1983—1986, president, 1976—1977, 1985—1986, administrative director, since 1986.
Executive director Association Kansas Theatre, Topeka, 1979—1986. Board director Kansas Citizens Arts, 1985—1986. Workshop leader numerous state, regional, national theater organizations, since 1977.
Consultant, trainer various community theaters, since 1979. Editor correspondent courses Pennsylvania State University, since 1981. President Community Theatre Foundation, 1987—1989.
Officer Whitson School Parent-Teachers Association, Topeka, 1968—1969. Board director Performing Arts Children, 1971—1973, Goals for Topeka, 1972—1974, Kansas Alliance Arts Education, Topeka, 1979—1983, Young Women’s Christian Association, Topeka, 1982—1983, Topeka Public Schools Foundation, since 1986. Member of Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce (board member 1988-1991, vice chairman GTCC Leadership Council 1988-1989), Association Volunteer Action Scholars, Association Volunteer Administrators (volunteer), University and Community Arts Administrators, Association College, National Association Local Arts Agencies (keynoter 1985), American Theatre Association (board directors 1984-1985, Distinguished Woman award 1977), American Association Community Theatre (president 1984-1985).
Married John Anthony Lynch, November 26, 1960. Children: Mark Andrew, Christopher Michael, Nancy Maureen, Gregory Patrick.