Better Said Than Done

The Fair Folk
2026-05-09 22:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
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.
