Acting is a tough industry for anyone, and a young actress with dwarfism faced more hurdles than most. Still, Parker Boyle Jones didn’t let that stop her from creating her own opportunities and turning a lifelong passion into a career.
“I decided a long time ago that I would never take a stereotypical role that I didn’t feel good about playing, and I’m working to defy the Hollywood standards,” Jones said.
“I still can’t believe I get to be the first little person to play this iconic character on screen, and I love to think about what this has the potential to mean for young girls with disabilities,” Jones said on Instagram.
Jones performed the iconic role of Belle from the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast in the San Francisco Children’s Musical Theater’s Youth Movie Musical.
Using social media to change the conversation
Jones uses her platform on social media to educate about dwarfism and other disabilities. Many people may not realize when something they say or do is offensive to people with disabilities. Jones tries to steer the conversation to a productive place.
“I make posts and reels on my Instagram to teach people how to be respectful towards people with dwarfism and disabilities in general,” Jones said.
Parker Boyle Jones IMDB credits as director and actress
– Elizabeth Diaries
Released in 2022, this eight-episode web series follows Elizabeth, a young girl in the 1940s, as she journals about how her life has changed since living with her highly traditional relatives.
– Subtle Affronts
This 2022 short film showcases two high school students as they work to navigate social pitfalls as they try to fix their friendship after a fallout when one of them refuses to see something from the other’s viewpoint.
– Multiple music videos
Fever Dream, Quiet, Betrayed, In His Eyes from Jekyll and Hyde, Burn from Hamilton, Home from Beauty and the Beast, and Pulled from the Addams Family.
– Short film Deception and How Do I Tell Them?: A Wednesday Addams Monologue video short
“I started getting into filmmaking when I was fifteen when I made music video covers of Broadway songs,” Jones said. “I’m hoping to make feature films and television shows later on.”
Making Movies
In her senior year of high school, Jones made a web series called the Elizabeth Diaries and a short film called Subtle Affronts. Both are available on YouTube. Both on and off camera, Jones works against stereotypes and tries to reflect reality whether she is directing or acting in a film.
Filmmaking with a mission
Conclusion
Jones’s love of musical theater and film shines through in her work. She plans to continue creating new short films and music videos while seeking authentic acting roles.
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