Background
Francisco, Virginia Royster was born on November 18, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of John LeMay and Mary Marjory (Fleming) Royster.
Francisco, Virginia Royster was born on November 18, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of John LeMay and Mary Marjory (Fleming) Royster.
Bachelor, Mary Baldwin College, 1964. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1974.
English teacher, director drama, Buffalo Gap High School, Augusta County, Virginia, 1964-1965; from instructor to professor theatre, Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Virginia, since 1967; associate dean for special programs, Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, Virginia, 1990-1993. Margaret Hunt Hill chair in humanities Mary Baldwin College, since 1996.
Director MBC Self-Study, Staunton, 1986-1988, 95-97, Virginia Governor's School, 1986, Virginia Governor's School Interest Center, 1984, director Mary Baldwin College Theater, Oak Grove Theater, Indiana University Theatre. Choir member Bethel Presbyterian Church, Staunton, since 1989. Member Shenandoah Presbytery committee on Justice for Women, since 1991.
Member Southeastern Theatre Conference (publications committee 1988-1992), Virginia Theatre Conference (board directors 1981-1994, president-elect and convention director 1988-1990, president 1990-1992).
Married William Thomson Francisco, August 25, 1972. 1 child, Sarah Ashton.