Know Small Parts

Know Small Parts is an acting craft book by Laura Cayouette that focuses on how to turn small roles into meaningful, memorable performances. Drawing on her experience as a working actor, Cayouette offers practical advice on auditioning, on-set professionalism, and scene work, especially for roles that might otherwise feel minor. Aspiring actors and drama students appreciate the honest, industry-informed guidance and focus on craft over fame. It’s best for serious high school theater students, college actors, and adults. Some content assumes familiarity with film and TV production, but the underlying mindset applies widely. Using it alongside scene study classes or student film work helps readers immediately apply what they learn.