10
Sep
Targeting your "type"
The word "type" is seen by many as a fence around what roles might be right for an
7 min read
Laura Cayouette
04
Sep
Southern Decadence
Southern Decadence is a Labor Day Weekend event in the French Quarter celebrating the LGBTQ community. Events include pool parties, costume contests, and a festive and fabulous parade.
5 min read
22
Aug
Birthdays in New Orleans
New Orleans has a gift for celebrating – so it's an amazing place to have a birthday and celebrate
5 min read
14
Aug
How to go from idea to draft
Step-by-step method for going from a one-sentence idea to a draft of your story – before sitting down to write.
6 min read
29
Jul
How to memorize lines
Repetition is important, but the key to memorization is understanding. If I understand the scene and my character, I may not remember my next line, but I'll know what I meant to say – like in real life.
11 min read
16
Jul
Summer reading and writing
Whether you spend the summer reading, writing, or both – summer is a great time to slow down a bit and take stock. Summer can also be a time for inventory, organization, and rebuilding.
6 min read
01
Jul
How I grew my hair back
My hair is "fine" in diameter, but I've always had plenty of it. Like so many
8 min read
17
Jun
Staying Motivated
Actors have the rare issue of needing “permission” to do what we’re good at – we need a role to play. So, what can we do when there are no auditions coming in?
6 min read
10
Jun
I start every writing project with a pile
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Every writing project starts with an idea. While the idea is percolating,
3 min read
04
Jun
Living in History
I was born in Washington D.C., our nation's capital – a place rich with history architecture, and artifacts.
5 min read