Category: Events

  • Storytelling – Now It’s Personal

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    We tell many kinds of stories here at Better Said Than Done. Some are epics that span decades. Others involve complex interconnected narratives. And every once and a while, we’ll indulge in some good-natured lying. But at the core, all the stories told here are personal. So this month, we’re turning our attention to fundamental… Read more

  • Pop Up Storytelling

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    There’s something exciting about a pop up venture. Be it a roadside stand, an impromptu concert in the park, or a come-as-you-are spontaneous party – a pop up has an energy and vibe all it’s own. It can be chill or electric, but it’s rarely if ever boring. This Thursday, July 20th, we invite you… Read more

  • Personal Storytelling

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    The recording is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Allen DeBey, Bonnie Gardner, Sam Pearsall, Jessica Robinson, Shani Womack, and Linda Yemoto in “Now It’s Personal.” It’s all storytelling and all personal. READ WHAT THE STORYTELLERS DON’T THINK IS TOO PERSONAL HERE. Read more

  • Auld Lang Shebeen

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    On April 22nd Better Said Than Done will be performing for the last time – for the time being – in front of a live, in-person audience. We will be going on hiatus at least for the next few months – from in-person storytelling. The Auld Shebeen, which has been our home for over 7… Read more

  • Fractured Fairytales

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    The recording is now available to watch emcee Andrea Young and storytellers Tim Ereneta, Erin Mahone, Miriam Nadel, Laura Packer, Mike Perry, and Holly Robison for “Fractured: a different take on traditional tales.” Read more

  • Body Mind and Spirit

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    The recording of our November 26 show is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Richard Barr, Adam Booth, J.R. Denson, Alex Dixon, Jenn Kamara, Carol Moore, and Andrea Young in “Body, Mind, and Spirit: stories about our selves.” Read more

  • People’s Choice Story Contest Tickets

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    The 2023 People’s Choice Storytelling Contest will take place on March 25, 2023 at 4:30pm EASTERN, both in-person at The Old Town Hall in Fairfax, VA, as well as streaming live online. This page is only for purchasing a virtual ticket to watch the online story contest, and only the story contest. If you’d like… Read more

  • Labor Day: Stories About Work, Labor, and Rest

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    On September 24, 2022, join emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers Bill Grella, Lou Novak, Antwan Perry, Jack Scheer, Klyde Siegfriedt, and Aimee Snow for “Labor Day: stories about work.” In-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better Said Than… Read more

  • Twisted Tales Too

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    On September 8, 2022, join storytellers Vicki Bryan, Margaret Burk, Katie Green, Marilyn McPhie, and Sue Searing, and emcee Chetter Galloway, for “Twisted Tales: Folktales and Personal stories, entwined.” Online only. Read more

  • The Future is Female

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    On July 14, 2022, storytellers Lyn Ford, Carol Moore, Miriam Nadel, Ingrid Nixon, Jessica Robinson, and Megan Wells will perform in “Beyond Barbarella: The Future is Female.” We asked them a little about their history with speculative fiction. Read their thoughts below.Read the storyteller bios here and then GET YOUR TICKETS TO WATCH HERE! Jessica… Read more