Category: Storytelling
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Love is a Human Right
Love is love. It’s a simple statement of fact. Who doesn’t love love? Unfortunately, too many to list. June is Pride month and we are honoring all love with a storytelling show and fundraiser for the Human Rights Campaign. When humans’ right to love is challenged, the Human Rights Campaign steps in and fights for… Read more
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Year End Gifts
‘Tis the season for giving gifts. Gift giving can mean Christmas presents under the tree, one to eight nights of Hanukkah gifts, exchanging zawadi for Kwanzaa, or the gifts you may need for office parties, white elephants, or clients. But gifts can also mean the giving of support, to yourself, to a person in need,… Read more
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State of the State
The following was shared in our October 25th newsletter. We have a local, DMV-based, audience, as well as people who attend our online storytelling shows, workshops, and the Women’s Storytelling Festival from all over the country and around the world. If you’d like to receive our newsletter, you can subscribe for free here. Notes from… Read more
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Mirrors and Magic
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
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Unreal Stories
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
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Unreal Stories
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
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Fun and Games Stories
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
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May the 4th Storytelling
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