Events

Category: Storytelling

  • Body Mind and Spirit

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    The recording of our November 26 show is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Richard Barr, Adam Booth, J.R. Denson, Alex Dixon, Jenn Kamara, Carol Moore, and Andrea Young in “Body, Mind, and Spirit: stories about our selves.” Read more

  • Unreal Stories

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On November 10, 2022, join storytellers Milbre Burch, Heather Forest, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Donna Washington for “Unreal: stories of magical realism, urban fantasy, and alternate reality.” Online only, starting at 8:00pm EST. Read more

  • Storytelling: The Musical!

    Jack Scheer

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    Musicals are a special and unique genre, one where a mundane task like washing the floor becomes an engaging dissertation on the Hard Knock Life and something as simple as package delivery can rile up a whole town eagerly awaiting the Wells Fargo Wagon. From nearly century-old classics like Show Boat to the hip-hop infused… Read more

  • On the Fly

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On October 22, 2022, join emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Richard Barr, Julie Bradshaw, Jennifer Hine, Gifford Krivak, Tim Livengood, and Jessica Robinson, for “On the Fly: stories about quick thinking.” In-person, at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better… Read more

  • Labored Storytellers

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On Saturday, September 24, we will be hearing stories about work, labor, tasks, and even relaxation in our Labor Day Stories show, live, in-person at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax City, VA, and streaming online.Tickets are on sale now! Since the best stories are often about the worst experiences (a great organization I know even… Read more

  • Storytelling The Musical

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On October 13, 2022, join storytellers Lona Bartlett, Norm Brecke, Alton Chung, Gwendolyn Napier, Anne Rutherford, and Ed Stivender, and emcee Jessica Robinson, for “Storytelling: The Musical”Online only. Read about the night’s storytellers, and their favorite musicals, here. Read more

  • 2023 Women’s Story Fest Tickets

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    The 4th Annual Women’s Storytelling Festival – which took place live March 24 – 26, 2023 – was phenomenal! If you missed it live, you can still get a ticket, through April 1st, to watch the recorded videos through April 29th! PLEASE NOTE: The Festival is intended for a mature audience. Virtual Festival Pass You… Read more

  • Twisted Tales Too: This Time It’s Twisted-er!

    Jack Scheer

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    A long time ago, like back in April, Better Said Than Done hosted our first Twisted Tales – a show in which each storyteller was challenged to tell one overall story, consisting of multiple stories twisted together – interwoven, if you will. The two (or more) stories paired perfectly forming a new story in turn,… Read more

  • Labor Day: Stories About Work, Labor, and Rest

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On September 24, 2022, join emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers Bill Grella, Lou Novak, Antwan Perry, Jack Scheer, Klyde Siegfriedt, and Aimee Snow for “Labor Day: stories about work.” In-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better Said Than… Read more

  • The Broken Hearts Club

    Jack Scheer

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    Of all the “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to,” perhaps the most painful and poignant is heartbreak. Whether it comes in the form of a lover leaving, a loved one passing, or even losing a beloved family pet, the keen sense of emptiness and despair can be truly overwhelming. Yet once we… Read more