Category: Storytelling Workshops
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Best of 2016 Storytelling Video
At our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed to see who would win “Best in Show.” The packed audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, enjoyed watching the ten storytellers share their true personal stories, but I doubt they… Read more
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Say what you do …
In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any setting to crafting a good story; prepare people who are interested in joining us on… Read more
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Counting Down to the New Year
As we ready ourselves to ring in 2016, here’s a celebratory look at this past year. In 2015, Better Said Than Done: was voted top 3 best performing arts company in Northern Virginia produced 12 shows featuring more than 87 true, personal stories from 41 unique and talented storytellers including 15 first-time tellers! What’s more,… Read more
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Give storytelling a try – or give the art of storytelling
Frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and long nights are fast approaching. Find winter’s silver lining by spending that indoor time learning something new. Something like storytelling! Better Said Than Done’s storytelling workshops teach the art of telling a good story, whether you’re interested in getting on stage, entertaining your friends at a party, honing your writing, or… Read more
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Video Extras with Kathy Stershic (July 2015)
In July, first-time teller Kathy Stershic joined us on stage for Screwed: stories of being screwed over, screwing up, or that are just plain screwy, and she now joins us for Video Extras to share more about how she was screwed over by homeownership, being a cross-country landlord, and Florida. We are happy that Kathy, a self-described political… Read more
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Storytelling Workshops Offered in October
This October, we are offering all three of our storytelling workshops. Register now to learn the art of storytelling, whether your interest is for business, the stage, or everyday life. Select workshops start next week! Your Business Story: crafting your company tale Wednesday, October 7 11:00 AM-3:30 PM Reston (address provided upon paid registration) $75 A… Read more
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Have I got a story for you?!
I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to hide or burst into tears. It’s possible I gave a couple of people who were… Read more
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Storytellers Got Screwed
This past July, the lovely Better Said Than Done storytellers got screwed – and then told us all about it! In “Screwed: stories of getting screwed up, being screwed over and just plain screwy tales,” the Better Said Than Done storytelling troupe let it all hang out. Anna Marie Trester, storytelling workshop leader, hosted the show… Read more
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Great stories
Ira Glass related the adage, “Great stories happen to those who can tell them.” At Better Said Than Done, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we will teach you how to tell a great one! Our workshop, Take the Stage: storytelling for performance, delves into the elements, tools, and skills of storytelling critical… Read more
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Something to talk about
“….but I don’t have anything to talk about” I sometimes hear this from would-be storytellers when I mention an upcoming storytelling workshop, such as Spotlight on You, which I am going to be teaching on August 8. “Oh Anna, I really want to come, but I just don’t have anything to talk about – interesting… Read more