Category: Storytelling
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Videos of Storytellers Facing Death
Better Said Than Done storytellers entertained the packed audience at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax during our most recent night of storytelling. In “I Coulda Died: stories of precarious situations,” the storytellers shared true, personal stories of facing down death! It’s never the same to watch the videos as it is to sit in the… Read more
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Storytellers That Coulda Died
One of our storytelling workshop leaders, Anna Marie Trester, hosted last Saturday night’s storytelling show, “I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations.” And oh boy, were there some scary stories! Scary good, that is! Anna started the night of true, personal storytelling off on the right foot with her tale of heart pounding drama in… Read more
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Video Extras with Mike Kane (May 2015)
We welcome summer and all its blockbusters with this edition of Video Extras, featuring Mike Kane and his story about Star Wars. More specifically, Mike’s story, from our May 2015 show, The Mamas and the Papas: stories about moms, dads, and kids, is about taking his girls to an “epic” Star Wars parade. Watch the video below… Read more
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Who Coulda Died?
Our next storytelling show will have you on the edge of your seat! You’ll find yourself wondering what dangers lurk around the corner as you hear tales of facing uncertainty and confronting mortality. I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen –… Read more
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Video Extras with Cathy Smith (April 2015)
Cathy Smith got started with storytelling about six years ago. Her second story was about trying to both protect her daughters and teach them to be fearless. Cathy’s story was chosen to close out Speakeasy DC’s show, “Bad Mommy Moments,” directed by Amy Couchoud, marking Cathy’s first big stage appearance. For this month’s edition of Video… Read more
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The Mamas and the Papas Storytelling Videos
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” featured true, personal stories about being a parent, having a parent, or being a kid. Below are just a few of the videos of the Better Said Than Done storytellers doing their storytelling thing. Host Dustin Fisher, renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” shared two short stories.… Read more
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Storytelling about Moms, Dads and Kids
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” was all about being a parent, having a parent, being a kid, or acting like one. The Better Said Than Done storytellers paid tribute to family. Dustin Fisher, intrepid storyteller and renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” hosted the night of true, personal storytelling at the Auld… Read more
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What’s your story?
If you’ve fantasized about standing in the spotlight, taking the mic, and entertaining the audience, we are here to help you make that dream come true! Join Better Said Than Done for our upcoming workshop, Take the Stage: Storytelling for Performance. In this three-week series of classes, participants will delve into story structure, character development,… Read more
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Family Reunion
Every family has its own unique cast of characters, traditions, heirlooms, customs, and quirks. With that in mind, won’t you join us for a night of true, personal stories about family? The Mamas and the Papas: stories of moms, dads, and kids Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld… Read more
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Mad Men – An Ending to Discuss
IF you have not watched the series finale of Mad Men, and still plan to, do not read this! Seriously, spoilers ahoy! In our storytelling workshops – for corporations or for individuals – we discuss structure at length. Structure, of course, is the basis, the foundation, of any type of storytelling. Often, we reference pop… Read more