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3 Power Questions for Breaking Down a Scene

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 questions I ask myself when I break down a scene.  I remember auditioning for the guest starring role of a nurse on Diagnosis Murder back in the 90’s. The
Laura Cayouette 23 Apr 2025
Who pays for Mardi Gras?

Who pays for Mardi Gras?

It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts of New Orleans culture. When I first learned who paid for Carnival, I was dumbstruck. I'd honestly never asked myself who footed the bill. I guess I assumed
Laura Cayouette 03 Apr 2025
Introducing the Writing Unblocked newsletter!

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 4 years. After getting my master’s in creative writing and English literature, I studied 3 years in the Writer’s Boot Camp screenwriting program, and spent 30 years meeting
Laura Cayouette 31 Mar 2025
Introducing the Know Small Parts newsletter!

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.
Laura Cayouette 31 Mar 2025
What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?

What's it like to be in a Mardi Gras Parade?

Confessions of a New Orleans Pussyfooter dancer
Laura Cayouette 10 Mar 2025
It's Carnival Time!

It's Carnival Time!

Mardi Gras from the Inside
Laura Cayouette 02 Mar 2025

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