Better Said Than Done

Jessica Robinson Book Signing
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Winchester Book Gallery, 7 N Loudoun St., Winchester, VA
Jessica Robinson will be telling stories, taking questions and signing copies of her new memoir, Stages: My Life in Stories, on November 16th, starting at 11:00am, at the Winchester Book Gallery in beautiful Winchester, VA. Come for the books, stay for the stories.
About the Stages: My Life in Stories:
In Stages: My Life in Stories, spoken-word storyteller Jessica Robinson has collected twenty-five stories that span from her childhood in the eighties to the creation of her own children through IVF. The collection is meant to be read as a memoir in stories. Each story is complete in and of itself, but represents a different pivotal moment, a different stage in the life of the storyteller.
“Jessica’s stories create a work of heart. Each chapter reads like a conversation in which I listen to an old friend’s experiences, and recognize my own. Thoughtfully written, presented in pastel touches of humor and pathos, this book is an appreciation of all the colors of a life.”
– Lyn Ford, spoken-word storyteller and author

Publisher Information:
Stages is published by Tucker DS Press
https://www.tuckerdspress.com/books
About The Winchester Book Gallery:
The Winchester Book Gallery is the 51-year old, independent, locally owned bookstore serving the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As a cornerstone of our community, we offer new books, Local Art, Cards, Book Fairs and Special Orders. The Book Gallery regularly hosts book signings, book clubs and community nights. In addition, we offer everyday discounts for teachers and book clubs. The Winchester Book Gallery inspires, informs and amuses customers with compelling book selections and a diverse selection of other merchandise.
About the Author:
Jessica Robinson is the Founding Executive Director of Better Said Than Done, the Northern Virginia-based storytelling organization that, in addition to its semi-monthly shows, hosts the annual Women’s Storytelling Festival. A spoken-word storyteller, Jessica has performed at Exchange Place at the International Storytelling Festival, on WGBH’s “Stories from the Stage,” and for the Stone Soup, the Washington Folk, the Florida, and the Hampton Storytelling festivals. Jessica is a 2023 ORACLE Award recipient from the National Storytelling Network. In addition to magazines, reviews, and anthologies, Jessica is the author of Caged (under pen name JP Robinson) and co-author of the anthology Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.

Terrifying Tales at the DCPL
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | MLK DC Public Libray, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On October 29th, Better Said Than Done returns to the MLK DC Public Library for another night of Terrifying Tales. Join storytellers J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, and Jessica Robinson for stories that will make you want to sleep with the lights on, if you can sleep at all!
This show is FREE and open to the public.
Stories are intended for a brave audience.

Halloween in the Park
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin Park, 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA, 20132
Jennifer Hine and Jessica Robinson are returning to Franklin Park, in Purcelville, to tell stories for Halloween in the Park!
This event is free for all ages and open to the public – and is so much fun! Come on out, trick or treat, see some wild animals, listen to some stories, and plan to have a fabulous time at Franklin Park! I know we will.

Be Afraid of Stories
2024-10-20 23:50 UTC
The Recording of Be Afraid: Stories from the Dark, is available for purchase through Sunday evening. You can watch the recording through November 6th.
Better Said Than Done will bring terror into the hearts of those willing to invite us there. Join storytellers Lyn Ford, Amanda Lawrence, Teri Lott, Jessica Robinson, and Terrell Shaw, for a night of terrifying tales – if you dare!
Online registration for this event is closed
Proceeds will be divided among the storytellers.
This show will be recorded. All ticket holders receive a zoom link to watch live and then a Youtube link after to watch the recording. This is a zoom meeting so you will have the option to be seen. However, you can choose to keep your camera off to watch if you prefer.

You should receive the Zoom login information shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. Try to login a few minutes before show time to make sure you can gain entry.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!

As 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.

Storytelling Benefit Concert
2024-10-16 23:00 - 23:30 UTC
Watch the recording of this phenomenal concert on Youtube here.
Join Better Said Than Done, Northeast Storytelling/NEST, and Six Feet Apart Productions online on October 6, 2024, for a storytelling concert to raise money to provide relief to those in the path of Hurricane Helene. The concert features storytellers Adam Booth, Alton Chung, Diane Ferlatte, Lyn Ford, Kevin Kling, Katie Knutson, Brandon Leake, Anne Rutherford, Regina Stoops, Dovie Thomason, Donna Washington, and emcees Claire Hennessy, Jessica Robinson, and Linda Schuyler Ford. With Michael P. Carson, President of the International Storytelling Center.
You can watch the recording through October 31st.
All performances have been donated by the storytellers, each of whom was slated to be performing in the National Storytelling Festival at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, TN. The National Storytelling Festival was canceled due to the devastation from Hurricane Helene. We are all happy to be united online, even though we cannot be united under a tent this coming weekend.
PLEASE DONATE BY CLICKING ON THE LOGO to any or all of the following organizations.

Thank you for your support – in any way you are able to lend it.

Hold Please
2024-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
Stories about Customer Service.
On October 5th, 2024, join Better Said Than Done for Hold Please: stories of service and the customer experience, with Emcee Carol Moore and storytellers Lona Bartlett, Claire Crook, Bill Grella, John Kreul, Ravi Pimplaskar, Jack Scheer, and Cyndi Wish!
In-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St, Falls Church, VA.
6:00pm Show Starts / Doors open at 5:30pm.
A full dinner and bar menu is available.
Storytelling intended for a mature audience.

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We recommend you get tickets in advance. If we do not sell out in advance, we’ll have tickets available at the door for $15 per person. When you purchase a ticket, your name will be entered on the list at the door. Save a tree! You do not need to print and bring your ticket.
No refunds will be given. To transfer tickets, contact seller in advance of the show and give them the name(s) of the person(s) who will be using the ticket.

Author Event with Storytelling
2024-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
As you may have heard, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson has just had a new book published. Jessica Piscitelli Robinson has been crafting and performing personal stories through many stages of her life. In Stages: My Life in Stories, she’s collected 25 stories that span from her childhood in the ‘80s to the creation of her own children through IVF. The collection is meant to be read as a memoir-in-stories. Each story is complete in and of itself, but represents a different pivotal moment, a different stage, in the life of the storyteller.
To celebrate, Better Said Than Done is hosting a conversation with the author, on Zoom, led by our arch nemesis and West Coast Bestie, Claire Hennessy, of Six Feet Apart Productions.
During the conversation, in addition to the drama, there will be some storytelling, some discussion of memoir writing and story writing, a chance for you to ask questions, and finally – one lucky attendee will win a signed copy of the book!
This event is free, but you have to register to attend. The link to register is below or click here.
Stages: My Life in Stories was published September 2024 by Tucker DS Press. You can purchase the book through Tucker DS Press here, or find out more about where to meet the author and purchase the book from jessicapiscitellirobinson.com

Mirrors and Magic
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City, VA, 22030, United States
On September 12, 2024, Carol Moore, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute show will feature stories full of wonder, and truth, though not necessarily from true events.
The show will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax, VA. The show starts at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend in-person, there will be a live-stream to Youtube.
You do not need to register to attend in-person but will need to register to get the link to the live-stream.
Online registration for this event is closed
This show is hosted by Fairfax City and is free and open to the public. Stories are intended for a mature audience.
THE LIVE EVENT IS FREE. THERE IS A MINIMUM COST OF $2 TO WATCH THE RECORDING.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUPPORT BETTER SAID THAN DONE AND HELP OFFSET COSTS, FEEL FREE TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION.
If you are attending live, you do not need to register or bring a ticket. Please arrive no later than 7:00pm at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030. We are performing on the first floor, so please enter quietly if you do arrive late.
There is FREE parking nearby. Follow the signs posted around town that say Parking.
If you are not feeling well, we ask that you stay home and watch the live stream.
The live-stream will start at 7:00pm Eastern and run until the conclusion of the performance. After the show has ended, you can watch the recording of the show using the same Youtube link. If you arrive online during the live-stream, but after it has started, you can scroll back to the start of the stream – like rewinding a video.

Your Story Your Life Workshop
2024-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Your Story, Your Life – 5 two hour classes, over five weeks, to help you develop secondary characters, dialogue, non-linear structure, enhanced performance skills, and stories of varying lengths to be performed on stage. Students will be able to workshop and hone at least one, and possibly several, stories over the course of 5 weeks.
