The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 56 — Performing On Broadway With Jasmine Forsberg '21
Jasmine Forsberg '21 is an emerging star of Broadway...and she's a Penn Stater!
Forsberg is currently performing in the hit Broadway musical "Six" after touring the country for over a year in the First National Tour. Last summer, Jasmine made her Broadway debut in the all-Filipino cast of "Here Lies Love."
In addition to her successes on stage, Jasmine starred in the 2021 Hallmark movie "One December Night," which featured her singing her own original music.
A talented songwriter, Jasmine's music is also featured in "Results Will Vary," a 45-minute musical sketch comedy show that prepares incoming students for life at Penn State and is performed during each New Student Orientation program at Penn State University Park.
Connect with Jasmine on her website or Instagram.
Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube.
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Timestamps for our conversation with Jasmine:
0:00 — Intro
2:00 — Becoming a Penn Stater
7:00 — Developing a passion for stage acting
9:50 — Jasmine's career journey
14:15 — Being a part of the first all-Filipino cast on Broadway
18:45 — Playing Jane Seymour in "Six"
27:45 — Starring in a Hallmark movie
32:00 — How Jasmine has left a legacy at Penn State
36:30 — Lessons learned in the Penn State Musical Theatre program
39:15 — Lightning Round Q&A
44:15 — Outro
