Events

Category: Storytellers

  • About the Females

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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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.” Since we will not be sharing bio information from this world, in the Zoom world, we have posted all of the storytellers bios below. Read all about them… Read more

  • Simon Brooks’ State of Mind

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    I recently read an email by my friend, fellow storyteller Simon Brooks, about performing in schools after 2 years of the pandemic. Like much of what Simon writes, I thought it was brilliant. I asked if I could have him write a guest blog on the subject, and he agreed. Please do check out his… Read more

  • Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On July 23, 2022, join storytellers Jenn Ameena, Mylinda Butterworth, Catherine Calvin, Vijai Nathan, Lou Novak, Dr. Antwan Perry, and Sufian Zhemukhov for “Bed & Breakfast & Beyond: stories about where we sleep, eat and travel.” In-Person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax City, VA and live-streaming online. READ THE STORYTELLERS’ BIOS HERE! The Auld… Read more

  • The Graduate

    Jack Scheer

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    Here we are in late June, and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” can be heard coming from high school gymnasiums and college campuses across the land. These commencement ceremonies, dispensing degrees and diplomas to the students who have worked so hard to earn them, continue a grand educational tradition. And Better Said Than Done… Read more

  • Storytelling Workshops Summer 2022

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    We have opened registrations for our summer 2022 storytelling workshops. You can register for yourself or get one as a gift for that person in your life that you just know has great stories! There are 2 Spotlight on You workshops to choose between. Each class runs about 3 – 4 hours. And one 5… Read more

  • Beyond Barbarella

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Watch storytellers Lyn Ford, Carol Moore, Miriam Nadel, Ingrid Nixon, Jessica Robinson, and Megan Wells in “Beyond Barbarella,” a virtual, sci-fi themed storytelling show that will prove the future is female. Recording now available. Read about the stellar cast of Beyond Barbarella here! Read more

  • Who Is Andy Offutt Irwin

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    For fans of storytelling festivals, the title of this blog is verging on blasphemy. Andy is very well-known, in certain circles. And for good reason. But we’ll get to that in a minute. Andy Offutt Irwin is on his East Coast Tour, and he’ll be dropping in to perform with us, on June 9th at… Read more

  • Graduate Stories

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On June 25, 2022, join emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Noa Baum, Bonnie Gardner, Giselle Ruzany, Gayle Turner, and Diana Veiga for “The Graduate: stories of growing up or moving on.” This show will be presented in-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax City, VA as well as live-streaming online. Read more about… Read more

  • Andy Offutt Irwin In Person

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Ticket Sales Close on June 12th. Purchase the recording now. Featuring Andy Offutt Irwin. With emce Nick Baskerville and storytellers Andrea Young and Jessica Robinson. Read all about Andy here. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better Said Than Done performs DOWNSTAIRS. The entrance is located on North… Read more

  • Mother May I

    Jack Scheer

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    It’s May, the time of Moms and Proms. And while proms are fun and all, you’re only gonna go to a couple in your life. Moms? Love ’em or not, they’re with you all the way! So it’s only right and proper that we focus on what mothers mean to us. Which is just what… Read more