Simone Baskerville is a Production Manager, Equity Stage Manager, and Interdisciplinary Artist, residing in Washington, DC. A graduate of Howard University's Theatre department, she holds her graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Arts - Performance, from Columbia College Chicago. Simone is elated to be working with the Creatives and Cast of "Dear Mapel." This work is rich, fresh, and honest...all the things I love about art and art-making! Her regional stage management credits include: Native Son (Mosaic); Word Becomes Flesh (HH Award - Theater Alliance); Jacob Lawrence's: The Migration Tour (Step Afrika!); DC Jazz Festival 2018 (Kennedy Center & The Wharf); DC Mayor Arts Awards 2019 (Lincoln Theater). Simone's Design & Production Management credits include: Drumfolk - US Tour (Step Afrika!), Page to Stage Festival (2018) and Embassy of New Zealand (Kennedy Center Honors - 2018). Simone would like to thank God (Hallelu!), my mother, (Love you More!), and Darius L. (for enriching my life, and loving me the way you do!). Live the Dream!