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SUMMARY:The Malaga Ship Story
DESCRIPTION:On May 3rd\, join Better Said Than Done at the Historic Blenheim Center for Antonio Rocha’s performance of The Malaga Ship: A story of Maine and the Middle Passage. This event is free and open to the public. Suggested for ages 13+. Registration is not require\, but is recommended. \nRegister Here.\nThe Malaga was a 183 ton brig built in 1832\, in Brunswick Maine\, in a shipyard owned by Joseph Badger. The ship eventually found herself as part of the already Illegal transatlantic trade of African captives to the Americas\, especially Brazil. \nThe Malaga Ship Story is a tour de force performance.  Using his entire body and voice\, Antonio Rocha sings\, narrates\, and mimes his way through this poetically toned historical tale told mostly from the perspective of the ship. The story vividly explores the reality and impact of the slave industry\, which was the largest industry in the world in the 1800s. The story also has a deep connection to the performer\, for Malaga goes to Rio de Janeiro – Brazil in 1845\, where Antonio was raised in a biracial household over a century later. \nAntonio Rocha (pronounced haw-sha)\, originally from Brazil\, began his career in the performing arts in 1985. In 1988 he received a Partners of the Americas grant to come to the USA to perform and deepen his mime skills with Mime Master Tony Montanaro. Mr. Rocha’s unique and award winning solo fusion of mime and storytelling with mesmerizing voices and sound effects has been performed from Singapore to South Africa and many places in between\, including 20 countries on 6 continents as well as in 44 US states. Some of the venues include The Singapore Festival of the Arts\, Wolf Trap\, The National Storytelling Festival\, The Kennedy Center\, The Smithsonian Institution\, The National Geographic\, The Tales of Graz in Austria\, Dunya Festival\, The Timpanogos Storytelling Festival\, Cave Run Storytelling Festival as well as thousands of school performances. \nA two time TEDx speaker\, Mr. Rocha is a proud recipient of the coveted Circle of Excellence Award by the National Storytelling Network\, and most recently the 2024 Maine Arts Commission Fellowship for the Performing Arts. \nThis event is part of the 2025 City of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival\, running April 25 – May4\, 2025. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts and Virginia Humanities. \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n“I saw the performance of the Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and The Middle Passage  by Antonio Rocha at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Seattle\, WA in 2024. It took my breath away\, left me in tears\, and with a sense that I had traveled through time to witness the lifecycle of a slave ship. \nThis story teaches people about the Middle Passage in a unique and unforgettable way. Antonio brought the ship to life and showed the audience\, through the ship’s experience of transporting “cargo\,” how incredibly cruel and pervasive the slave industry was. Antonio also drew a line from what happened in the 1800s with his own life and with America today\, connecting the dots from the sugar industry\, the slave industry\, and racial inequity in America in 2024. By connecting these various points through history with his own personal experience\, he painted a vivid picture for anyone who might not understand how tragedies of the past influence the present. ” \nJessica Piscitelli Robinson \nExecutive Director\nBetter Said Than Done \n  \n 
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/malaga-slave-ship-story/
LOCATION:Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd.\, Fairfax City\, VA
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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SUMMARY:Mother of All Stories
DESCRIPTION:Stories About Mothers\nMay 10th @ 7pm (Doors open at 6:30) at the Howard County Center for the Arts (8510 High Ridge Rd.\, Ellicott City)\n\nTickets Here:\nphillgoodstories.com/better-said-than-done-at-story-fest-2025\n\nHere’s the Baltimore Story Fest Link:\nhttps://baltimorestoryfest.com/
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/mother-of-all-stories/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine Storytelling Show Online
DESCRIPTION:This show was a delight. If you missed it live\, you can still register to watch the recording of Rise and Shine\, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Walt Belcher\, Alton Chung\, Lyn Ford\, Chetter Galloway\, Howard Lieberman\, and Linda Schuyler Ford! \n$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum\nAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers \nIf you miss it live on Zoom\, you can watch the recording on Youtube. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n						\n					\n					\n					Register\n						\n						100 tickets remaining. \n						Suggested ContributionAdd oneRemove one$15.00Minimum Contribution / Tip JarAdd oneRemove one$5.00Household ContributionAdd oneRemove one$28.00Generous ContributionAdd oneRemove one$39.00\n						\n						Add to Cart\n						\n						 \n					\n				\n			\nYou will receive a link to watch the show moments after registering. If you do NOT see that email\, first check your junk mail folder. If you still cannot find it\, contact stories@bettersaidthandone.org BEFORE the show starts. \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close on May 17th. Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/rise-and-shine-storytelling-show-online/
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:The Great Escape Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Are you having a staycation this Memorial Day weekend? Want to leave the “cook out” to someone else? Well\, have we got the show for you! \nOn May 24\, join Better Said Than Done at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church\, VA for The Great Escape: stories about getaways\, with storytellers Silvana Clark\, Bonnie Gardner\, Len Kruger\, Joan Leotta\, Jack Scheer\, Carlos Velazquez\, Zach Wilks\, and Cyndi Wish and emcee Jessica Robinson. \nThe Great Escape\, at Clare and Don’s on May 24\, at 7:00pm. (note the time please) Doors open 6:30pm. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St\, Falls Church\, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nYou do not need to print your receipt. Once you register\, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note\, there is no reserve seating\, so if you have a large party\, please arrive early.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/storytelling-at-clare-and-dons-beach-shack/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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