Better Said Than Done

Storytelling Open Mic at Franklin Park
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest storyteller Jessica Robinson, Better Said Than Done’s Executive Director.
Listeners and storytellers are welcome — everyone needs a ticket.
November theme: Family & Food For Thought
Storytellers will sign up when arriving and if there are more tellers that time, we’ll draw names at random for a turn at the mic.

Free Story Swap
2025-11-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
True stories told live!
Kings Park Library is hosting its first story swap! Adults ages 18+ are invited to listen and tell true stories in front of an audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Want to tell a story?
Stories should be true stories composed by the storyteller, and should last approximately 10 minutes. Preference will be given to storytellers who attended our Storytelling Workshop on September 22nd, with Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson. If you are interested in telling a story, please register here. All interested storytellers will be contacted prior to the event to confirm participation.
Want to listen to a story?
No registration required! Show up and enjoy!

2025 Joyful Stories Show
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:30 | DC
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!
Proceeds split between storytellers.
Online registration for this event is closed
Every 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.
You 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.

We 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.

Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) org if you have questions.

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 Open Mic in Loudoun
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park, 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA, 20132
The theme is Holidays and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the open mic, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories.
The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it with others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers are welcome!
What stories do you have of holiday celebrations — the best of times, the celebrations gone wrong, the people involved, the traditions that make your holidays memorable? We can’t wait to hear all about it.
Both storytellers and listeners need a ticket. Storytellers will be assigned a time upon arrival.
Details and Tickets Here

Stories About Life
2026-01-11 22:00 - 23:30 | DC
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.

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording on Youtube.
Online registration for this event is closed

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
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.

Turning Clicks Into Gigs
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | DC
Boost Bookings with a Better Website.
A 45-minute Webinar with Wayne Jordan.
Monday, January 26, 2026
7 to 8 pm EST
Online event
Tickets are on-sale NOW here.
VASA (Virginia Storytelling Alliance) Member – Free
Non-VASA Member – $10.00 (plus service fee)
Is Your Website Working as Hard as You Do?
Your stories connect with audiences, but does your storyteller website do the same? Too many storytellers lose bookings because event planners can’t find what they need or don’t feel confident clicking “contact.”
What You’ll Learn in This Webinar
In this practical session, storyteller and marketing veteran Wayne Jordan shows how to transform your website from a quiet brochure into a hard-working booking agent. You’ll learn how to grab a visitor’s attention, hold their interest, build trust through proof, and guide them toward saying yes. Wayne explains each step in plain language—no tech jargon—and demonstrates how small, smart changes make a big difference.
Wayne has built and managed multiple WordPress sites for his own storytelling, writing, and teaching projects. His sites attract event organizers, newsletter subscribers, and podcast listeners across Virginia and beyond. He practices exactly what he teaches — turning clear language, empathy, and storytelling craft into steady inquiries.
Join this VASA webinar and learn how to make your website tell the same compelling story you do on stage.
👉 Reserve your spot now — and start turning visitors into bookings.
Who should attend this webinar?
Storytellers at any career stage who want to improve their online presence and attract more bookings. You’ll gain practical strategies for refreshing an existing website.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes! Wayne includes dedicated Q&A time. We encourage questions specific to your website and booking challenges.
Your $10 registration fee can be applied directly toward a new VASA membership. Contact VASA after the webinar to upgrade—pay just $25 for one year (reg. $35) or $55 for two years (reg. $65).

Stories about change
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
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.
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. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
If you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
You 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.

Winter Workshops
2026-02-02 19:00 - 2026-02-03 21:00 | DC
Join us online this winter for a series of storytelling workshops to warm your soul. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
You can register here for ALL five classes, or week 1, Personal Storytelling. There are also links to each of the 4 subsequent workshops below. THIS PAGE is the only place to register for the February 2nd workshop on Personal Storytelling.
The idea of the five week course is to tie each of these varied themes together into a comprehensive study and exercise in storytelling. You can register for all five classes for the cost of four, but each week’s class is also designed to stand on it’s own.
Generally, each workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, as well as course materials, for the session they registered for.
The first workshop is on February 2, 2026 and the fifth is on March 2, 2026. Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours.
February 2, 2026 – Workshop 1: Personal Storytelling
Learn how to take real life experiences and turn them into stories with a focus on character development, story structure, and where to begin and how to end.

Online registration for this event is closed
February 9 – Workshop 2: Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined
Think outside the story box. After defining “fractured” and “braided,” we’ll focus on when and why to reshape a story. This is a broad workshop meant to inspire writers to explore different ideas for story crafting.
REGISTER for Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined HERE
February 16 – Workshop 3: Braided Storytelling
Learn what braided stories are, about different types of braided tales, and when it makes sense to intertwine multiple stories. We’ll dive into techniques on crafting braided stories.
Register for the Braiding Storytelling Workshop HERE.
February 23 – Workshop 4: Fractured and Re-Imagined Stories
Take a fairytale you know well and turn it on it’s head. Take a story you know well and make it your own. In Fractured and Re-imagined, students will learn how to change, fracture and imagine a fresh take on a classic tale.
Register for the Fractured and Re-imagined Stories Workshop HERE
March 2 – Workshop 5: Across Mediums
Write a story for the page, and then adapt it for performance. Or perform a story and then work to get it published. Learn how to take a story and change the way you craft it for the chosen medium – print, or stage.
Register for the Across Mediums Workshop HERE

You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which 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 should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No 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.

Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Workshop
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Stories
Think outside the story box. In this interactive workshop, participants will take stories they know well and twist them, reshaping them into something new and different. After defining “fractured” and “braided,” we’ll focus on when and why to reshape a story. This is a broad workshop meant to inspire writers to explore different ideas for story crafting.
The workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Jessica will be leading a workshop on Braiding Stories on February 16th. Register here.
The Fractured Fairytales and Re-Imagined Stories Workshop will be on February 23rd. Register here.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which 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 should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No 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.

Outer Limits Stories
2026-02-15 20:00 - 21:30 | DC
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.
$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers

Online registration for this event is closed

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
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.

Braiding Stories Workshop
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Register below for:
Braided Storytelling
In this workshop, we’ll define “braided stories,” discuss different types of braided tales, and also when and if it makes sense to intertwine multiple stories. Then we’ll dig into some techniques on how to craft a braided story. Participants will spend some time working and weaving their own tales, and then will be given the chance to share a story. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
On February 23, join us for our next workshop. Register for Fractured Fairytales and Re-imagined Stories workshop here.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which 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 should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No 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.

Player: Stories about Games
2026-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | DC
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.
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. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
If you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
You 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.
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.

No 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.

Fractured and Re-imagined Story Craft
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Register below for:
Fractured and Re-imagined Stories
Think outside the story box. In this interactive workshop, participants will take a fairytale they know well and turn it on it’s head, take a well-known story and make it their own. In Fractured and Re-imagined, students will learn how to change, fracture and imagine a fresh take on a classic tale. This is a broad workshop meant to inspire writers to explore different ideas for story crafting.
The workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which 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 should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No 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.

Storytelling Across Mediums
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Storytelling Across Mediums
Write a story for the page, and then adapt it for performance. Or perform a story and then work to get it published. Learn how to take a story and change the way you craft it for the chosen medium – print, or stage. We’ll also discuss how to alter performance for a virtual or physical stage.
The workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director, and author of the memoir-in-stories, Stages: My Life in Stories, Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which 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 should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No 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.

Women's History Proclamation & Reception
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | DC
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Proclamation, 7 pm
Reception, 6 pm
City Hall
10455 Armstrong St.
Fairfax, VA
The Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month! Everyone is welcome!
With a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance from Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson!

Abigail Adams Founding Mother
2026-03-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax City, VA
In Abigail: Founding Mother, national award-winning actor and storyteller, Megan Wells, brings Abigail Adams to life. In this humorous and historically accurate portrayal, Megan Wells vivifies the full measure of Abigail’s contribution to our democracy. Behind the scenes but very firm, Abigail rode the risky edge of feminine power. Not too much, not too little – choose your words carefully – just right. Relevant, moving and wry with wit, Megan’s Abigail awakens new perspectives of how we must “remember the ladies.”
Abigail: Founding Mother
March 14, 2026, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Historic Blenheim, 3610 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Free
Intended for ages 12 and up.
Thank you to the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts for making this program possible.

Abigail’s friend, Eliza Hamilton, will be appearing at The Women’s Storytelling Festival, in Fairfax City, March 19 – 22, 2025. They are both on the most intimate terms with Ms. Wells.
Megan Wells is a respected and experienced story and theater artist. She is known for creating an intimate storytelling atmosphere, infusing her characters with living souls, and delivering the experience with delicious theatrical timing. An award-winning storyteller, Megan performs in museums and symphonies, enhances education for thousands of children, entertains families in festivals and libraries, and helps executives, actors, and storytellers craft powerful stories to effect change.

The 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival
2026-03-19 19:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA, 22030
The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival will take place March 19 – 22, 2026, starting with a virtual only showcase on the 19th and continuing in-person at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030 through March 22nd.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page
The WSF Tickets Page
The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually in March by Better Said Than Done, is a festival celebrating all women and gender nonconforming spoken-word performing artists. The festival debuted in March 2020 in Fairfax City, VA. The stories shared at the first festival were no different than what you’d hear at any festival. There were folk tales, historical tales, personal stories, myths, legends, and lying. The one difference was that all the voices were female. And that one difference was key.
This is a storytelling festival, like any other. However, when women feel safe and heard, like we are in a space where our stories are given equal attention, the performances, and the stories themselves, are different. There is a hum of feminine power that runs through the festival even when the stories are about Jack, Coyote, Anansi, or that thing that happened that one time at work. We are are human. We are storytellers. We are women. Hear us tell.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience.
The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival storytellers are:
Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Meghna Bhat, Lyn Ford, Neshama Franklin, Bonnie Gardner, Natalie Jones, Jenn Kamara, Nina Lesiga, Jezrie Marcano-Courtney, Jamie McElhatton, Jennifer Munro, Denise Page, Liz Pardue, Elisa Pearmain, Kristin Pedemonti, Regina Stoops, Liz Weir, Megan Wells, and Hope Wilder.
Emcees for the festival include: Elizabeth Ellis, Bree Fram, Sherry Grimes, Carol Moore, Miriam Nadel, Mayor Catherine Reade, Delegate Holly Seibold and 1A host Jenn White.
The festival is available to watch online or in-person. When you purchase a ticket on our website, whether for attending in-person or virtually, you will receive links to watch all of the videos. So an in-person festival pass also grants the ticket holder links to watch online, in case they miss any part of the live shows. The virtual only tickets do not grant in-person attendance.

Recordings of the 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival
2026-04-08 23:00 - 23:30 | DC
Live performances of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival have concluded, but you can purchase $42 tickets, through April 8th, to watch all 16 plus hours of recordings. The videos are available to watch through April 28th.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page
The WSF Tickets Page
The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually in March by Better Said Than Done, is a festival celebrating all women and gender nonconforming spoken-word performing artists. The festival debuted in March 2020 in Fairfax City, VA.
THESE VOICES MATTER
For centuries, the American story has centered on generals, presidents, and political power. Greatness has often been defined by conquest, legislation, and battlefield victories.
But history also unfolds in hospitals, classrooms, churches, communities, and factories. Mothers give birth to every generation yet rarely hold ownership over how that generation’s history is told. When women tell history, something shifts.We see greatness:
Not only in victory but in resilience.
Not only in power but in empathy.
Not only in dominance but in survival.
Each story is written, refined, memorized, and performed live.
No scripts. No staged readings. No fourth wall. Just a direct connection between teller and listener.
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience.
The 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival storytellers are:
Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Meghna Bhat, Lyn Ford, Neshama Franklin, Bonnie Gardner, Natalie Jones, Jenn Kamara, Nina Lesiga, Jezrie Marcano-Courtney, Jamie McElhatton, Jennifer Munro, Denise Page, Liz Pardue, Elisa Pearmain, Kristin Pedemonti, Regina Stoops, Liz Weir, Megan Wells, and Hope Wilder.
Emcees for the festival include: Elizabeth Ellis, Bree Fram, Sherry Grimes, Carol Moore, Miriam Nadel, Mayor Catherine Reade, Delegate Holly Seibold and 1A host Jenn White.

It's Raining Men
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
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.
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. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
If you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
You 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.
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.
No 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.

Spring Story Workshop 1 - Drama
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours.
April 29, 2026 – Workshop: Drama – what makes a story a story
Learn the difference between a story you can tell in front of an audience, and a vignette you’d share at the dinner table. This workshop will focus on: defining “story;” how to find a story; turning an incident into a story; and how to add the drama. New storytellers will discover how to start and experienced storytellers will find inspiration. Writing exercises and story sharing are a part of every class.
Online registration for this event is closed
May 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot
You’ve got a story, or the idea for one. Now, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it. Writing exercises and story sharing are a part of every class.
REGISTER for Story Structure and Plot HERE
June 3 – Workshop: Setting the Scene
Where are we, where did we come from, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene.
Register for the Setting the Scene Workshop HERE
No 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.

VASA Conference Online
2026-05-02 15:00 - 20:00 | DC
The Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) annual Gathering is online for 2026, making it easier than ever for members – and those who are curious about membership – across the state (and beyond) to join us for an afternoon and evening of stories, connection, and celebration.
This special online edition of the Gathering will include a story swap, our annual meeting, and an evening performance from featured storyteller Bil Lepp.
VASA Members: $10
Non-Members: $20
Register Here
Or go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vasa-2026-gathering-tickets-1980830430139

Event Schedule (All Online)
Story Swap
3:00–5:00 pm
Bring a story, or simply come to listen. All levels welcome.
Break
Annual Meeting
5:30–6:30 pm
Updates, elections, and a look at what’s ahead for VASA.
Break
Evening Storytelling Performance
7:00–8:00 pm
Featured Teller: Bil Lepp
VASA Members: $10
Non-Members: $20

The Fair Folk
2026-05-09 22:00 - 23:30 | DC
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.
$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
Online registration for this event is closed

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
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.

Story Structure and Plot Workshop
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Each workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, as well as course materials, for the session they registered for.
Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours.
May 20 – Workshop: Story Structure and Plot
You’ve got a story, or the idea for one. Now, how does the plot unfold? This workshop focuses on plot points and structure – the steps of putting together a good story and when and why to change the way you structure it.
Online registration for this event is closed
June 3 – Workshop 4: Setting the Scene
Where are we, where did we come from, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene.
Register for the Setting the Scene Workshop HERE
No 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.

Story Scene Setting Workshop
2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | DC
POSTPONED. We’ll host this workshop again soon. The new date is TBD.
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
You can register here for the June 3rd Setting the Scene Workshop.
Each workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, as well as course materials, for the session they registered for.
Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours.
June 3 Storytelling Workshop: Setting the Scene
Where are we, where did we come from, what are we carrying and who are we meeting? Learn to bring the audience with you as you step into a scene.

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
No 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.

Love is Love Stories
2026-06-14 22:00 - 23:00 | DC
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.

$25 Suggested Donation/$5 Minimum
Online registration for this event is closed
This 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!

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
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.

Rainbows and Unicorns - Stories of Love and Hope
2026-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 | DC
SOLD OUT!
TONIGHT’s SHOW IS SOLD OUT.
Join 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.
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. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
If you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
You 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.
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.
No 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.

Stories of Now and Then
2026-07-12 20:00 - 21:30 | DC
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.

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers

Online registration for this event is closed

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you need help or have questions.
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 the show.
Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.

NSN Conference
2026-07-23 16:00 - 2026-07-26 11:00 | DC
The National Storytelling Network (NSN) Conference is a not-to-be-missed event every year. 2026 is no exception. You’ll see many Better Said Than Done favorites – including Executive Director Jessica Robinson – presenting stories, workshops and even some laughter work outs. If you can be there in Texas for all the fun, definitely go. But if you can’t, the virtual track provides access to all the “main stage” performances as well as the annual meeting and the ORACLE Awards presentation.
Details and Registration Here
Every year, the National Storytelling Network invites voices from across the globe to come together in celebration of story. In 2026, we’ll gather in the Texas Panhandle, where the sweeping prairies and the grand walls of Palo Duro Canyon set the stage for Prairie Voices – Honoring Heritage, Inspiring Tomorrow. Here, stories will echo across generations—heritage meeting innovation, the wisdom of the past sparking the voices of tomorrow. Whether you are a seasoned teller, a first-time attendee, a sponsor, or a performer, your voice matters in shaping this year’s gathering. We’re calling on YOU to be part of the journey. Share your stories, your expertise, your passion—and help us weave a conference tapestry that honors where we’ve been and inspires where we are going.

Good Liars Club Festival 2026
2026-08-01 15:00 - 21:00 | DC
Saturday, August 1 —Noon—6pm PDT / 1–7 MDT/ 2–8 CDT/ 3pm—9pm EDT
Live on Zoom, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present:
Good Liars Club Festival 2026 (5th Annual)
6 showcases of 24 fabulous storytellers stretching the truth in good-natured fun.
Don’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.

Register, Donate, Festival Schedule: https://www.anne-norm.com/goodliarsclub

Register 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.

Stories About Power
2026-08-15 20:00 - 21:30 | DC
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.

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers

Online registration for this event is closed

You 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).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you need help or have questions.
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 the show.
Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.
