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SUMMARY:Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years\, we’ve heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could\, but for this one night\, we’re bringing back some of our favorites to help us celebrate. This show’s nine storytellers and two emcees have appeared on PBS’ Stories from the Stage\, NPR’s The Moth Radio Hour\, the Risk! Podcast\, at the Kennedy Center\, in the National Storytelling Festival\, and\, of course\, on Better Said Than Done stages. Join us for Huzzah!\, with emcees Bonnie Gardner and Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville\, J.R. Denson\, John Kreul\, Carol Moore\, Joe Morice\, Miriam Nadel\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, Jessica Robinson\, and Delegate Holly Siebold! \nTickets Here\nJammin’ Java is located at 227 Maple Ave E.\, Vienna\, VA 22180. A full dinner and bar menu will be available before and during the show. Storytelling starts at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Get your tickets and reserve your seats now. \nThe stories may be personal\, but you will experience them as if you were there. They may be true\, despite being unbelievable. And as always\, Better Said Than Done’s storytelling show will prove that life is better in the telling. \nPerformer Bios:\nNick Baskerville tells stories and jokes in person and online. Outside of Better Said Than Done\, he has performed stories for The Moth\, The Story Collider\, and more. Nick has performed one-person storytelling shows for the National Storytelling Network (NSN) and the DC Capital Fringe. Find out more about Nick on his blog Stories\, Jokes\, and Talks with Folks: http://storiesjokesandfolks.com \nJ.R. Denson told his first story with BSTD at the Auld Shebeen back in November 2022. A few times a year\, he braves the trip all the way from DC for Virginia stories. \nBonnie Gardner performs frequently with Better Said Than Done and is a Six Feet Apart story slam winner. She has performed in the Women’s Storytelling Festival\, the Stone Soup Storytelling Festival\, Rose Valley Storytelling\, The Grapevine\, and the Connecticut Storytelling Festival. \nJohn Kreul was introduced to Better Said Than Done a decade ago by his storyteller wife and has told a few stories on BTSD stages since then in the desperate and probably misguided attempt to impress his children.  In addition to his family and stories\, John loves cheese.  He lives in Falls Church City. \nCarol Moore is a communication coach and professional storyteller who loves to educate and entertain. With a style that is comedic\, conversational\, and authentic\, she has performed with organizations such as the National Storytelling Festival\, the Women’s Storytelling Festival\, the Moth and Story District\, presenting at the John F. Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Theatre. \nJoe Morice \nMiriam Nadel has told folktales\, personal stories\, and original stories for almost 35 years. Some of her favorite venues have included the Washington Folk Festival\, Better Said Than Done\, a Hollywood art gallery\, and a campground in the Empty Quarter of Oman. She collects hats\, paper dolls\, and stories about her more colorful relatives. All of her stories are true\, whether or not they happened that way. \nRavi Pimplaskar believes the best stories don’t just entertain. They help us understand ourselves and each other. A Better Said Than Done storyteller and emcee\, Ravi blends humor\, heart\, and hard-earned life lessons into stories that explore everything from love and travel to family\, resilience\, and the unexpected moments that shape who we become. \nJessica Piscitelli Robinson is the Founding Executive Director of Better Said Than Done. Jessica has performed at the National Storytelling Festival\, and the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival\, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage\,” and the Risk! Podcast\, in 4 National Storytelling Network Conferences and 5 Good Liar’s Club Festivals\, and was a featured storyteller in the Florida\, Hampton\, and Stone Soup Storytelling Festivals. Jessica is a 2023 and 2026 ORACLE Award recipient from the National Storytelling Network. Jessica has taught storytelling workshops for Story Crossroads\, The Story Center at the MCPL\, and for community and business organizations such as The Brookings Institution\, George Mason University\, George Washington University\, and The World Bank. Jessica’s writing has been published in several reviews and anthologies and she is the author of the memoir-in-stories\, Stages: My Life in Stories (Tucker DS Press). More at: https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/ \nSince 2015\, Jack Scheer is a storyteller and proud member of the Better Said Than Done community. He currently serves as vice president of the BSTD Board of Directors. His stories chronicle the vast array of his experiences\, from the extraordinary to the mundane – they’re are lessons to be found everywhere! He loves Hawaiian shirts\, Star Trek in all its forms\, and the Washington Commanders. \nHolly Siebold is the State Delegate from Virginia’s 12th District\, which covers Vienna\, Tysons and Dunn Loring. Prior to being elected\, she was a teacher\, consultant\, and the founder and Executive Director of BRAWS\, which has distributed over four million period products and undergarments to women and girls in crisis since 2015.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/huzzah-15-years-of-storytelling/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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SUMMARY:Stories About Power
DESCRIPTION:The recording of “Who’s the Boss: stories about power\,” with emcee Ravi Pimplaskar and storytellers Calvin S. Cato\, Jeff Doyle\, Andrea Kamens\, Elisa Pearmain\, and Linda Yemoto\, is now available for purchase. You can watch the recording through the end of the month. \n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you need help or have questions. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after the show.\nYour 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/stories-about-power/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T210000
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SUMMARY:Good Liars Club Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 1 —Noon—6pm PDT / 1–7 MDT/ 2–8 CDT/ 3pm—9pm EDT\nLive on Zoom\, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present:\nGood Liars Club Festival 2026 (5th Annual)\n6 showcases of 24 fabulous storytellers stretching the truth in good-natured fun.\nDon’t miss the FIFTH year of this festival of confabulation! Showcases run every hour on the hour. One registration link lets you enter and leave the festival as you please. Donors get a recording of the festival to watch on demand.\n\n\nRegister\, Donate\, Festival Schedule: https://www.anne-norm.com/goodliarsclub\n\n\nRegister for one zoom link that lets you attend all of the showcases. Come and go as you please. All donors get recordings of the festival to watch on demand.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/good-liars-club-festival-2026/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T213000
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SUMMARY:Stories of Now and Then
DESCRIPTION:The RECORDING of”Now and Then: stories of past\, present\, and future\,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Roopa Mohan\, Alex Paez\, Gretchen Peterson\, Leslie Rainey Shelly\, Ed Stivender\, and Tracy Walker is now available for purchase. \n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\n\n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you need help or have questions. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after the show.\nYour 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/stories-of-now-and-then/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T210000
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SUMMARY:Rainbows and Unicorns - Stories of Love and Hope
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nTONIGHT’s SHOW IS SOLD OUT. \nJoin us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack on June 27th for Rainbows and Unicorns: Stories of Love and Hope\, with emcee Joe Morice and storytellers Bree Fram\, Bonnie Gardner\, Jamie McElhatton\, Rishi Nixon\, Denise Page\, Jack Scheer\, and Carlos Valazquez. \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \nIf you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price\, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. After you add ticket to cart\, you get taken to a page to confirm your purchase. You can choose between Paypal or Stripe and no matter which processor (gateway) you choose\, you do NOT need an account with them. You can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway. \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. \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/stories-of-love-and-hope/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T230000
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SUMMARY:Love is Love Stories
DESCRIPTION:The recording of Better Said Than Done’s “Love is Love: Stories Honoring All Love\,” with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Kevin Allison\, Archy Jamjun\, Sue Searing\, Regina Stoops\, and Janel Woodland – a storytelling show benefiting the Human Rights Campaign – is now available for purchase. You can donate directly to Human Rights Campaign here\, but if you’d like to hear some fabulous stories that honor love\, with pride\, then register for our show. All proceeds\, after artist honorariums\, will be donated directly to Human Rights Campaign. \n\n$25 Suggested Donation/$5 Minimum\nOnline registration for this event is closed  \nThis show premieres the same night as the World Cup. If you have the kind of money to buy an in-person ticket to the World Cup\, then we are offering you a special opportunity to donate to this show\, and\, in turn\, to the Human Rights Campaign with a ticket we’re calling World Cup offset. It’s kind of like how airlines “offset” their fuel consumption by planting trees. We’ve got two prices to represent the in-person ticket costs (if you managed to find one that cheap) or the cost of a subscription to the several networks airing the World Cup. And hey when you buy a ticket to Love is Love\, you get the recording and can watch it after the conclusion of the World Cup\, so you’re not missing a thing! \n\n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour 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/love-is-love-stories/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Storytelling Show
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SUMMARY:The Fair Folk
DESCRIPTION:The recording of “The Fair Folk: faerie tales\,” with emcee Sam Payne and storytellers Eva Abram\, Sara Armstrong\, Lona Bartlett\, Naomi Faw\, and Chetter Galloway is now available for purchase. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour 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/the-fair-folk/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
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SUMMARY:It's Raining Men
DESCRIPTION:On April 25\, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “It’s Raining Men: stories about guys and weather\,” with emcee Ravi Pimplaskar and storytellers Len Kruger\, Joe Morice\, Sarah Snyder\, Zette St. Charles\, Carlos Velazquez\, and Chris Wade. \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \nIf you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price\, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.\nOnline registration for this event is closed  \nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. After you add ticket to cart\, you get taken to a page to confirm your purchase. You can choose between Paypal or Stripe and no matter which processor (gateway) you choose\, you do NOT need an account with them. You can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway. \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. \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/its-raining-men/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T200000
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SUMMARY:Player: Stories about Games
DESCRIPTION:On February 21\, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “Player: Stories about games\, cheats\, and tricks\,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin\, J.R. Denson\, Bonnie Gardner\, Rajesh Mirchandani\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, and Jack Scheer. \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \nIf you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price\, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. After you add ticket to cart\, you get taken to a page to confirm your purchase. You can choose between Paypal or Stripe and no matter which processor (gateway) you choose\, you do NOT need an account with them. You can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway. \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. \n\n\n\nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. \nSubstitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/player-stories-about-games/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142824Z
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SUMMARY:Outer Limits Stories
DESCRIPTION:The Recording of The Outer Limits: Stories That Stretch\, with emcee Alton Chung and storytellers Laura Deal\, Bowen Lee\, Liz Nichols\, Ingrid Nixon\, and Anne Shimojima is available for purchase. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour 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/outer-limits-stories/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T203000
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SUMMARY:Stories about change
DESCRIPTION:On January 31\, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “A New Leaf: Stories about change\,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bill Grella\, Jennifer Hine\, Tim Livengood\, Carol Moore\, Joe Morice\, and Zach Wilks. \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \nIf you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price\, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Simply select with credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway. You 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/stories-about-change/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260109T123752Z
CREATED:20251122T144436Z
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SUMMARY:Stories About Life
DESCRIPTION:The recording of our January 8\, 2026 storytelling show\, Birth\, School\, Work\, Death: Stories About Life\, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Heather Forest\, Chetter Galloway\, Amanda Lawrence\, Roopa Mohan\, Jo Radner\, and Linda Yemoto\, is now available for purchase. You can watch the recording through the end of January. \n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nIf you miss it live on Zoom\, you can watch the recording on Youtube.\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\n\nYou do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart\, go to the checkout screen\, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal). \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at  stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour 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/stories-about-life/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T213000
DTSTAMP:20251205T140638Z
CREATED:20251008T214239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T140638Z
UID:19033-1765306800-1765315800@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:2025 Joyful Stories Show
DESCRIPTION:The year is almost over and we need some joy. The recording of Joy to the World is now available for purchase. With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung\, Jane Dorfman\, Lyn Ford\, Claire Hennessy\, Eric Johnson\, Anne Rutherford\, Ria Spencer\, Lisa Trank\, and Carlos Velazquez! With our Year-in-Review Video\, and a time for toasting! \nProceeds split between storytellers. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nEvery person who purchases a ticket will receive the 2025 Better Said Than Done Recipe Collection\, with recipes from all the night’s storytellers and our storytelling community. We’ll send the Recipe Collection at least a few days before the show in case you want to make a special treat to eat or drink while you watch. \nYou should receive the login information shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. Try to login a few minutes before show time so you don’t miss a moment.\n\n\nWe keep ticket sales open through December 10 because the show is recorded and all ticket holders will receive a link to watch the recorded show about 24 hours after the live-on-Zoom show concludes\, through the end of January 2026.\n\n\nContact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) org if you have questions.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!\n\nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.Better Said Than Done is on the East Coast. All our event times are listed in Eastern Time Zone.\n\n 
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/2025-joyful-stories-show/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T200000
DTSTAMP:20251106T195705Z
CREATED:20251008T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T195705Z
UID:19021-1762624800-1762632000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Soap Box Stories
DESCRIPTION:On November 8\, 2025\, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Soap Box Stories\, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin\, Bonnie Gardner\, Jennifer Hine\, Joe Morice\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, and Zette St. Charles. Ya’ll can listen while we get up on our Soap Box and tell you some stories! \nWe’re offering a special discount for furloughed or fired feds. If you are currently underemployed or working for free\, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \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/soap-box-stories/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20251013T181713Z
CREATED:20250924T152343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T181713Z
UID:18964-1761159600-1761163200@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Scary Stories at the Haunted Library
DESCRIPTION:On October 22\, join storytellers Silvana Clark\, J.R. Denson\, Jessica Robinson\, and Zach Wilks\, for a night of terrifying tales at the Haunted Library. \nLooking for a cozy thrill this Halloween season? Come to the Haunted Library\, if you dare\, for an hour of scary stories told by professional storytelling haints and ghouls\, brought to you by Better Said Than Done. Bring snacks and hot beverages and join us on the First Floor of the MLK Library.\nDetails here. \nThis concert is FREE and open to the public\, but intended for a mature audience. If you watched Poltergeist as a child\, you are likely old enough to enjoy these stories.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/scary-stories-at-the-haunted-library/
LOCATION:MLK DC Public Libray\, 901 G St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20251012T111006Z
CREATED:20250917T200631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T111006Z
UID:18929-1760040000-1760045400@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Otherworldly Stories
DESCRIPTION:The recording of Otherworldly Stories\, with storytellers Norm Brecke\, Karen Golden\, Steve Henegar\, Tobey Ishii Anderson\, Andy Russell\, and Hope Wilder\, is now available. \n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\nYou should receive the Youtube link shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \nPLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show. \nPLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting! \nAs people can watch the recording for up to one month after\, ticket sales close the Sunday after.\nYour 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/otherworldly-stories/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T200000
DTSTAMP:20250924T120542Z
CREATED:20250902T190604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T120542Z
UID:2639-1759600800-1759608000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Apple Pie Stories
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on October 4th\, at 6:00pm\, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church\, VA\, for “Apple Pie Stories\,” with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville\, Catherine Calvin\, Jennifer Hine\, Jenn Kamara\, Rishi Nixon\, and Jessica Robinson. \nWe are thrilled to partner with ArtsFairfax for artoberVA\, the inaugural month-long celebration of Fairfax arts! To celebrate\, we are offering a BOGO ticket discount. Buy one ticket at the regular price\, and get $5 off the second ticket. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \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. \n \n“Fall into the arts” this October with artoberVA\, ArtsFairfax’s celebration of the arts in Fairfax\nwith exclusive events and offers all month long!
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/apple-pie-stories/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T213000
DTSTAMP:20250919T133223Z
CREATED:20250807T185115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T133223Z
UID:2565-1758225600-1758231000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Learned
DESCRIPTION:The recording of Lesson Learned: Stories of Teachable Moments\, with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Clint Atwater\, Roopa Mohan\, Elisa Pearmain\, Jessica Robinson\, and Patti Smith\, is now available to watch with ticket purchase.\n\n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nIf you miss it live on Zoom\, you can watch the recording on Youtube.\n\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \nLaura Simms was under the weather so Jessica Robinson told a story in her place.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/lesson-learned/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T213000
DTSTAMP:20250820T203249Z
CREATED:20250820T201858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203249Z
UID:2590-1756238400-1756243800@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Six Feet Apart Moving Stories
DESCRIPTION:Better Said Than Done Executive Director\, Jessica Robinson\, is emceeing this special Six Feet Apart Productions’ storytelling show. \nClaire Hennessy and Regina Stoops are bringing the Fringe show they performed at the National Storytelling Network Conference to the Six Feet Apart virtual stage. Each will tell how they decided to make California their home and build a family. Both paths are sometimes difficult\, fraught with chaos and challenges\, but also funny and heartwarming. \nTheir favorite producer and storyteller from the East Coast\, the fabulous Jessica Robinson\, will emcee and host a Q&A afterward. \nRegister here.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/six-feet-apart-moving-stories/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T203000
DTSTAMP:20250823T182752Z
CREATED:20250707T214843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T182752Z
UID:2504-1755975600-1755981000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Never Had I Ever
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on August 23\, at 7:00pm\, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church\, VA\, for “Never Had I Ever: stories about firsts\, somedays\, and nopes\,” with emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers J.R. Denson\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, Jessica Robinson\, Jack Scheer\, Zette St. Charles\, Carlos Velazquez\, and Zach Wilks. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \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/never-had-i-ever/
LOCATION:Clare and Don’s Beach Shack\, 130 North Washington Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T213000
DTSTAMP:20250808T162952Z
CREATED:20250624T132841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T162952Z
UID:2475-1754596800-1754602200@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Stories
DESCRIPTION:The recording of Legendary: Stories Beyond Belief\, with storytellers Heather Forest\, Lynne Jordan\, Jeanna Lee\, Ed Stivender\, and Donna Washington\, is now available for purchase.\n\nThe show starts at 8:00pm Eastern\, live on Zoom\, and will begin playing on Youtube approximately 24 hours later – for ticket holders only.\n\nOnline registration for this event is closed \n\n$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers\nIf you miss it live on Zoom\, you can watch the recording on Youtube.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/legendary/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20250728T202832Z
CREATED:20250624T133333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T202832Z
UID:2478-1754136000-1754172000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:The Good Liars Club Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Good Liars Club Festival is produced\, annually\, by our good friends Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke\, and you will recognize many of the storytellers – though perhaps not from their photos. \nLive on Zoom\, Anne & Norm present:\nThe 2025 Good Liars Club Festival\nSat Aug  2\n11am AKDT/ Noon PDT/ 1pm MDT/ 2pm CDT/ 3pm EDT\n6 showcases of 24 fabulous liars stretching the truth in good-natured fun.\n\nShowcases  run every hour on the hour\nOne registration link lets you come in and out of the festival as you please.\nDonors get a recording of the festival to watch on demand.\nDon’t miss the fourth year of this festival of confabulation!\n\nFestival schedule & registration:\nhttps://www.anne-norm.com/2025-glc-festival
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-good-liars-club-festival/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T163000
DTSTAMP:20250712T164520Z
CREATED:20250620T134624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T164520Z
UID:2467-1752762600-1753029000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:The NSN Conference
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled that Better Said Than Done has a Women’s Storytelling Festival showcase at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Georgia this July. Our showcase features storytellers Carmen Agra Deedy\, Karin Amano\, Lona Bartlett\, Lyn Ford\, Bonnie Gardner\, Jennifer Munro\, and Jessica Robinson. It really is a phenomenal lineup and I am thrilled to be sharing stories\, and the stage\, with these women. \nThe NSN conference runs from July 17 – 20\, 2025. It will take place in-person at Kennesaw State University\, as well as many of the events being available to watch online\, including our women’s showcase. \nYou can find the complete conference schedule as well as details on how to register to attend in-person or purchase a virtual ticket here.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-nsn-conference/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Women's Storytelling Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T213000
DTSTAMP:20250712T175617Z
CREATED:20250619T131208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T175617Z
UID:2458-1752177600-1752183000@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Hot and Spicy Stories
DESCRIPTION:The recording of Hot and Spicy stories is now available. Enjoy watching stories from storytellers Vicki Bryan\, Claire Hennessy\, Jessica Robinson\, Jude Treder-Wolff and Megan Wells! \n$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum\nAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers \nOnline registration for this event is closed \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 July 15th. 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/hot-and-spicy-stories/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T210000
DTSTAMP:20250603T202847Z
CREATED:20250514T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T202847Z
UID:2379-1751137200-1751144400@bettersaidthandone.org
SUMMARY:Love is Love Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Join Better Said Than Done storytelling on June 28th at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Love is Love: stories honoring all love\, with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Phill Branch\, Jamie McElhatton\, Rajesh Mirchandani\, Joe Morice\, Vijai Nathan\, Ravi Pimplaskar\, and Ashlen Renner! \nLove is Love is at Clare and Don’s on June 28\, 2025\, at 7:00pm. Doors open 6:30pm. \nClare 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. There is plenty of free parking nearby\, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s. \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/love-is-love-storytelling/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T203000
DTSTAMP:20250521T212513Z
CREATED:20250318T141748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T212513Z
UID:2135-1748111400-1748118600@bettersaidthandone.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T213000
DTSTAMP:20250516T132507Z
CREATED:20250410T122634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T132507Z
UID:2335-1747339200-1747344600@bettersaidthandone.org
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					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							\n								Add to Cart\n							 \n							\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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T203000
DTSTAMP:20250419T004909Z
CREATED:20250418T234701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T004909Z
UID:2357-1746903600-1746909000@bettersaidthandone.org
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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
DTSTAMP:20250413T125039Z
CREATED:20250109T235347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T125039Z
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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:Six Feet Apart Fools
DESCRIPTION:I foolishly agreed to tell a story in this show produced by my sworn enemy Claire Hennessy and her charming\, talented\, and beautiful co-producer Regina Stoops of Six Feet Apart Productions. Since I am now stuck telling a story in their show – PLEASE buy a ticket and come and vote for me. I couldn’t handle the absolute humiliation\, not to mention the barbs Claire is sure to send – if I lose (again!). The competition is tough! I’m particularly terrified of Walt Belcher\, aka Your Name. So please\, help me win. I could use a new mug! \nTuesday\, April 8th\, at 9:00pm Eastern – on Zoom \nRegister here – https://april8openmic.eventbrite.com
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/six-feet-apart-fools/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Show
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