Emma E. Smith is a recent graduate from Baylor University with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology (emphasis on Lighting Design and Stage Management. )

After graduating from George C. Marshall High School in May 2019, she held internships revolving around stage construction and electrics at both Keegan Theatre and Prologue Theatres. At Baylor Theatre, she has contributed to projects varying from small departmental workshop scenes to mainstage productions. In crew hours, she has helped with electrics, rigging, set construction, costuming, and painting for Baylor's productions. In the span of her degree work, she worked for the Theatre Department, Illumination Fireworks, and during breaks did electrician work at theatre such as Signature Theatre and Keegan Theatre.

She now freelance lighting designs and stage manages in the DC area. She works at NextStop Theatre Company as their Lead Electrician as well as George Mason University under the Arts Support Umbrella department.