Category: Storytellers

  • Mirrors and Magic

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    On September 12, 2024, Carol Moore, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute show will feature stories full of wonder, and truth, though not necessarily from true events. This free storytelling show will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr.… Read more

  • Unreal Stories

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    Better Said Than Done usually sticks to themes about the lived experiences of our tellers, things that have happened as they move through the everyday world. But on rare occasions, when the moon is full and the wind is just so, we stray into the unknown… On Thursday, August 8th at 8 P.M. Eastern, we’ll… Read more

  • Unreal Stories

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    The recording of Unreal Stories is now available for purchase. With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Judy Clapper, Jane Dorfman, Laura Packer, Ed Stivender, and Kim Weitkamp for stories of magic and mischief. Keep up to date on all the storytelling shows, festival workshops, etc., by following Better Said Than Done any way… Read more

  • Fun and Games Stories

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    On June 29th, 2024, we’ll be playing at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “It’s All Fun and Games,” with Emcee Nick Baskerville and storytellers J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, Amanda Lawrence, Jeanna Lee, Joan Leotta, Jamie McElhatton, and Sarah Snyder. In-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St,… Read more

  • Stories with Music

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    The RECORDING of Storytelling the Musical – emcee Lona Bartlett and storytellers Karin Amano, Heather Forest, Chetter Galloway, Ingrid Nixon, and Jessica Robinson – is now available for purchase. Ticket sales close at the end of the day, June 10th, 2024. You can watch the recording through July 10th. Keep up to date on all… Read more

  • Social Media Workshop

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    The National Storytelling Network (NSN) Pro Sig Group is hosting an online workshop – FREE to Pro Sig members, and only $10 to all others – to teach Social Media Skills. Led by speaking coach and storyteller Carol Moore and Better Said Than Done Executive Director and storyteller Jessica Robinson, this 90 minute workshop is… Read more

  • Braided and Twisted Tales

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    The recording of Twisted Tales, Braided stories is available to purchase through May 19th. You can watch the recording through June 29th. With emcees Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford and storytellers Eva Abram, Tim Ereneta, Amanda Lawrence, Mo Reynolds, and Jessica Robinson. Read more

  • May the 4th Storytelling

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    On May 4th, 2024, join emcee Jessica Robinson – who will use her Jedi mind tricks to persuade the audience that these ARE the storytellers they are looking for – and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Noa Baum, Jon Modell, Joe Morice, Ravi Pimplaskar, Jack Scheer, and Sarah Snyder for Rebel Alliance: Stories of Empires and Rebellion.… Read more

  • Summer Workshops

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    At this time, all workshops are virtual. If you are local to Northern Virginia and would like to join in-person, we may be able to work that out. Spotlight on You –TBD, led by Jessica Robinson Mini Class on Personal StorytellingJuly 24, 2024 at 8:00pm Eastern, led by Jessica Robinson Your Story, Your Life –Starting… Read more

  • Women’s Storytelling Festival – Teller Spotlight 4

    The Women’s Storytelling Festival is nearly here! We’re nearly at the Thursday night virtual kickoff, followed by three days of terrific telling in fabulous city of Fairfax, VA. All told there will be twenty-one amazing women sharing their wit, wisdom, skill and power during the fest. You can read all about them here! Follow this… Read more