Better Said Than Done

Braiding Stories Workshop
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2026-06-11 20:00 - 21:00
Join Better Said Than Done online on June 11, 2026 at 8:00pm Eastern for “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. 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.
This show will be recorded so if you miss it live, you can watch the recording after.

$25 Suggested Donation/$5 Minimum

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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
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.

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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
2026-07-09 20:00 - 21:30
Join Better Said Than Done online on July 9th, 2026 for “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. If you miss this live performance on Zoom, your ticket allows you to watch the recording on Youtube after.

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

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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
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.

Storytelling Show Online
2026-08-13 20:00 - 21:00
Details coming soon. Save the date for our next storytelling show on Zoom!

Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling
2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00
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!
Tickets Here
Jammin’ 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.
The 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.
