JASMINE BOONE
Actor, model, songwriter, improviser, educator, artist
Jasmine
Boone
Actor's Bio
I discovered my passion for theater and performing arts when I was six at HITS Theatre in Houston, TX. I spent my childhood performing in local and large-scale productions such as The Wiz, Chicago, Once on this Island, and The King and I.
I signed my first modeling contract at 12 with Page Parkes in Houston. My clients included JCPenny, Target, and Tootsies. I signed with Ford Models in Chicago two years later and did commercial work for Kohl's and Sears. During Houston Fashion Week, I walked for designers such as Marc Bouwer, David Peck, Toni Whitaker, and Neiman Marcus.
I currently perform and work in Austin, Texas. I participate in shows at the Hideout Theatre and with Paramount Theatre Education program. I enjoy writing songs, performing improv, and working with young people to inspire their creativity.
I'm a Story Wrangler!
Story Wrangler Speed Reel
I started working with the Paramount Story Wranglers in 2023. Through the collaborative and fast-paced environment, I've found voice, courage, and new skills such as song writing and building choreography.
In the classroom, we teach the students improv warm-ups, activities focused on building vocabulary, and concepts such as The Story Spine and the Four Steps of Writing.
"She is focused and calm under pressure... She is always willing to push herself to develop new strengths and capacities - with every show, I saw her try something new. She asks great questions during rehearsal, and is always looking for ways that she and her collaborators can improve and take their performance to the next level. She adds a lot to the social cohesion of the group, often checking in on the well-being for the people around her and asking what people need. And she does all this with an infectious sense of enthusiasm and positivity."
- Tyler Mabry, Music Director, Paramount Education (Austin Theatre Alliance)
"She is a great communicator, reliable and professional. She is passionate about building relationships and mission-driven work, which is vital for an aspiring educator."
- Katie Moore, Associate Director of Story Wranglers, Production
Commercial Work
Songwriter
All song lyrics were written by me, based off of the students' original content.
Music and melody were collaborated with music directors Tyler Mabry and Christa Tumlinson.
Educator
I began working with young children in 2023 as a performer, then as a fitness coach, dance teacher, and then in classrooms teaching children the wonders and joys of story telling and theater.
I've found in myself new avenues of creativity and empathy while working with young people. I was lucky enough to grow up with impassioned adults teaching theater and it's exciting to be able to follow in their footsteps. Their coaching and theatrical training was invaluable and made me who I am today - therefore, I feel extremely passionate about passing that along to the next generation of students.
