Events

Category: Storytellers

  • Inauguration Storytelling Show

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    This January, Better Said Than Done kicked off 2017 with an appropriately titled storytelling show, “Inauguration: stories of ceremonies, beginnings and Presidential stuff,” at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Better Said Than Done founder Jessica Robinson, the show featured true, personal stories by 8 returning – and one brand spankin’ new –… Read more

  • My Daughter, the Storyteller

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    I’m teaching my daughter to tell stories. At 3 and a half years old, what this mostly involves is my husband and I telling and reading her stories and, of course, asking her lots of questions. On occasion, when I ask, she actually agrees to tell me a story too. To be clear, I am… Read more

  • Inaugural show of 2017

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    January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 $15 per person (Buy your tickets online by 6 PM on January 27 for $12 each.)… Read more

  • Roar – Call for Story Submissions

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Call for Anthology Submissions This is a call for submissions for a collection of stories entitled Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors. The book will be published in April 2017, and launched at the Better Said Than Done storytelling show of the same name at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, on April 30th. After the… Read more

  • Roar: Call to Action

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    This is a call for submissions to perform a true, personal story, live, on Sunday, April 30th, 2017, at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA.  The storytelling show will run from approximately 7:30PM to 9:15PM and is called “Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.” All proceeds from the show benefit the National Network to End Domestic… Read more

  • A 2016 Retrospective

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of 2016, according to Better Said Than Done storytelling. I think it’s safe… Read more

  • A Tradition of Storytelling Videos

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Thanksgiving weekend, Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. We called it “Tradition!” Watching the videos is not nearly as wonderful as attending the show, but how could we not share these great stories of our storytellers’ traditions? Click the links below to… Read more

  • Traditional Photos

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year Thanksgiving weekend. I am sure everyone who attended was thankful they did. I am thankful for the wonderful host, Sandra Hull, the wonderful storytellers, and the audience at our Thanksgiving show and at all the shows we hosted in 2016. And, of course,… Read more

  • Gift Certificates

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Looking for a gift for the storytelling fan in your family? You can always register them for a storytelling workshop, or purchase some tickets to an upcoming storytelling show for them OR you can get them a gift certificate and let them choose the show or the workshop. We’ve got a few gift certificate options… Read more

  • Storytelling Gifts for Readers

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Did you know that many of the Better Said Than Done storytellers are also published authors? If you are looking for a gift for the reader in your life, go no further. One of these books should appeal to them! Full descriptions and links below, but here’s a list of storyteller/author and genre. Richard Barr… Read more