Category: Storytellers
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Childhood Storytelling for Grown-Ups, Sorta
Anna Marie Trester hosted our most recent night of true, personal storytelling, “When I Grow Up: childhood, adulthood, and the in between” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. After Anna’s story about the tears of priests, the ever colorful Ann Cavazos took the stage and taught us of her love for go go dancing. Read more
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The Right Storytelling Workshop for You
We have three storytelling workshops on the horizon, and are generally running one of the three at any given time. I thought it would be good to break down what happens in each workshop for anyone considering honing their storytelling skills. Spotlight on You: Telling the story of your life $75 Next storytelling workshop on… Read more
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Childhood Storytelling, Not for Kids
This month’s storytelling show is all about childhood but, as usual, it’s not really for kids. We have a wonderful lineup of storytellers, in all stages of growing up. When I Grow Up – childhood, adulthood, and the path between February 22nd, 2014 7:00PM Doors open at 6:00PM The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain… Read more
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Tales in the Village
Storytellers Jessica Piscitelli Robinson and Anna Marie Trester are sharing true, personal stories at an hour long show in Friendship Heights on February 19th. This is a free, monthly show called “Tales in the Village,” organized by storyteller Ellouise Schoettler. Join Jessica Piscitelli and Anna Marie Trester for a journey through childhood. Wednesday, February 19,… Read more
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Gold Medal Storytelling
In January, 2014, the Gold Medal of storytelling was awarded to Better Said Than Done storytellers. Yep, to all of them, or, at least, all the ones who participated in “Carrying the Torch: stories of going for the gold!” Our first storytelling show of the year was at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. It… Read more
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Gold Medal Storytelling Videos
Our first storytelling show of the year deserved to win the Gold Medal! In “Carrying the Torch – stories of going for the gold,” storytellers shared true, personal stories about every kind of sport – physical, mental, and food based. Some, but not all, of the storytelling videos are now available online. I would love… Read more
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First 2014 Storytelling Show
Wow, you look great. Did you lose weight? I mean, c’mon, I haven’t seen you since last year! Haha. I am funny. But really, where else could you find such entertaining humor? I bet you thought that was redundant, but I actually know a place. Better Said Than Done is throwing a storytelling show to… Read more
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Let Old Anne Zines
Or something like that. The most important part is that we remember old friends – like the ones we made way back in 2013! Not to brag or anything, but 2013 was a great year for Better Said Than Done. Not only did we grow our storytelling audience (with over 130 attending our 2 year… Read more
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Some Legendary Videos
Some, but sadly not all, of the videos from our most recent storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and the last storytelling show of 2013, are now available for your viewing pleasure. You can watch these true, personal stories from the Better Said Than Done storytellers below. Storyteller Ann Cavazos Storyteller Richard… Read more