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SUMMARY:Storytelling Across Mediums
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling Across Mediums\nWrite 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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nOnline registration for this event is closed \nYou 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. \nYou should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. \nContact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email. \n\n\n\nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances\, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done\, Inc.\, a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required. \nSubstitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control\, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/storytelling-across-mediums/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Women's History Proclamation & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\nProclamation\, 7 pm\nReception\, 6 pm \nCity Hall\n10455 Armstrong St.\nFairfax\, VA \nThe Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month!  Everyone is welcome! \nWith a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance from Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson!
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/womens-history-proclamation-reception/
CATEGORIES:Women's Storytelling Festival
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Founding Mother
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nAbigail: Founding Mother\nMarch 14\, 2026\, 3:00pm – 4:00pm\nHistoric Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA 22030\nFree\nIntended for ages 12 and up. \nThank you to the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts for making this program possible.\n \nAbigail’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. \nMegan 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.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/abigail-adams-founding-mother/
LOCATION:Historic Blenheim\, 3610 Blenheim Blvd.\, Fairfax City\, VA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Storytelling,Women's Storytelling Festival
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Women's Storytelling Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page\nThe WSF Tickets Page\nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThe Women’s Storytelling Festival is intended for a mature audience. \nThe 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival storytellers are:\nKarin 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. \nEmcees 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://bettersaidthandone.org/event/the-2026-womens-storytelling-festival/
LOCATION:Sherwood Community Center\, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
CATEGORIES:Women's Storytelling Festival
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