Category: Storytellers
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Famous for 15
At Saturday night’s storytelling show, “15 Minutes of Fame,” we heard stories of celebrity (Ralph Fiennes, Johnny Depp, Jerry Springer), stories of notoriety (a jaunt on Jeopardy, a job on Batman), and stories of the quest for Stardom (TV commercials, blogs, and cooking shows). All of the stories were, of course, fabulous. This is, after… Read more
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In the news, the Reston news
We have a great lineup for tomorrow night’s show – details here – and a great class on February 2nd – details here – but I was very excited this morning to find out our upcoming storytelling fundraiser for the Reston Nature House was featured in the Reston Connection. Check out page 8 for the… Read more
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Holiday Stories
Better Said Than Done brought the holidays to Northern Virginia, with a night of true, personal storytelling filled with holiday cheer. Jessica Piscitelli Robinson hosted and started the night off with a story about what Christmas always meant to her. Mel Pine continued the Christmas stories by telling of his time volunteering at a mental… Read more
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Your Business Story
In our workshop, “Your Business Story,” students work on telling the story of their business, association, or non-profit. A story is a compelling way to move someone to action – whether it’s buying, joining, or donating. When a person can relate, on a personal level, to what you offer professionally, you can be sure he… Read more
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Last Minute Christmas Gift
It’s kind of too late for Hannukah, though, really, you still got a few days. But I am being realistic here and going after the Christmas shoppers, cause there’s probably a lot more of you left. You know that weird, creative type person in your life, the one who’s always got her nose in a… Read more
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Stories of Holiday Cheer
Raise a glass and celebrate the holidays with Better Said Than Done – ALL the holidays. In “Holiday Cheer” you will hear true, personal stories about Christmas and Hannukkah as well as holidays we celebrate (or don’t) throughout the year. Jessica Piscitelli hosts this night of stories. Storytellers include Mattie Cohan, Nate Johnson, Mike Kane,… Read more
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Wild Night!
Our last storytelling show at Epicure Cafe, “Where the Wild Things Are,” turned out to be a wild night of stories. With two first time tellers, a lovely lady host, lots of stories of some not so legal activities, and the great food and drink at Epicure Cafe, the storytelling night was crazy fun. Jennifer… Read more
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Spotlight on Anna Marie Trester
In “Spotlight on You,” one of our storytelling worskhops, students workshop a story, learn storytelling structure, character development, and how to get the audience to care. As our classes have just recently launched, we are featuring the four Better Said Than Done storytelling teachers on our blog. Today, it’s all about Anna Marie Trester. When… Read more
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Storytellers Make Funny Science
If you missed awesome storytellers Adam Ruben, Chuck Na and Jason Pittman in “Dr. Science’s Science Time Science-va-ganza!” at the Capital Fringe Festival, here’s your chance to catch this fantastic show. The show will be performed again this November as part of Fall FRINGE! The show will be in the Bedroom at Fort Fringe, 607… Read more