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27
May
Hunting for Clues in the Logline
Typically, when you receive an audition request, it includes a breakdown of the project’s filmmakers, location, and a logline
2 min read
19
May
Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained
Every year the Black Masking Indians take to the streets to show off magnificent handcrafted suits weighing up to 150 pounds and costing thousands of dollars and hours to create.
6 min read
07
May
You have a great idea! …Now what?
Every project starts with an idea. Most books start with a GREAT idea – an idea so compelling, you want to
6 min read
29
Apr
Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!
Easter is about rebirth and New Orleans loves a comeback. At least as splendid as a day full of parades
3 min read
23
Apr
3 Power Questions for Breaking Down a Scene
Welcome to my first official Know Small Parts newsletter! To get things started, I’ll be sharing the first 3
5 min read
03
Apr
Who pays for Mardi Gras?
It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts
4 min read
31
Mar
Introducing the Writing Unblocked newsletter!
I’ll be sharing lessons learned on the path from writing 1 book in 20 years to 5 books in
2 min read
31
Mar
Introducing the Know Small Parts newsletter!
Behind-the-scenes stories and wisdom from my 30-year career as a working actor in films like Django Unchained, Now You See Me and Kill Bill, TV shows from Friends to Queen Sugar, and over 60 commercials.
3 min read
10
Mar
What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?
Confessions of a New Orleans Pussyfooter dancer
4 min read
02
Mar
It's Carnival Time!
Mardi Gras from the Inside
2 min read