• Storytelling Workshop in Falls Church

    Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HYBRID. You can attend in-person or online. Want to learn to tell a personal story, or have the opportunity to practice one you’re already working on? Join Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson for “Spotlight on You,” a 4 hour workshop focused on crafting, sharing, and re-imagining your personal […]

  • Hot and Spicy Stories

    The recording of Hot and Spicy stories is now available. Enjoy watching stories from storytellers Vicki Bryan, Claire Hennessy, Jessica Robinson, Jude Treder-Wolff and Megan Wells! $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers You will receive a link to watch the show moments after registering. If you do NOT see that email, […]

  • The NSN Conference

    I am thrilled that Better Said Than Done has a Women’s Storytelling Festival showcase at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Georgia this July. Our showcase features storytellers Carmen Agra Deedy, Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Lyn Ford, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Munro, and Jessica Robinson. It really is a phenomenal lineup and I am thrilled to […]

  • Free Storytelling Workshop

    Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Stories A Free Workshop led by Jessica Robinson for the Story Center at the Mid-Continental Public Library In this interactive workshop with Jessica Robinson, participants will take stories they know well and twist them, reshaping them into something new and different. Students will learn how the terms “fractured” and “braided” apply […]

  • Six Feet Apart Moving Stories

    Better Said Than Done Executive Director, Jessica Robinson, is emceeing this special Six Feet Apart Productions’ storytelling show. Claire Hennessy and Regina Stoops are bringing the Fringe show they performed at the National Storytelling Network Conference to the Six Feet Apart virtual stage. Each will tell how they decided to make California their home and […]

  • Lesson Learned

    The recording of Lesson Learned: Stories of Teachable Moments, with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Clint Atwater, Roopa Mohan, Elisa Pearmain, Jessica Robinson, and Patti Smith, is now available to watch with ticket purchase. $15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording […]

  • Scary Stories at the Haunted Library

    MLK DC Public Libray 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

    On October 22, join storytellers Silvana Clark, J.R. Denson, Jessica Robinson, and Zach Wilks, for a night of terrifying tales at the Haunted Library. Looking for a cozy thrill this Halloween season? Come to the Haunted Library, if you dare, for an hour of scary stories told by professional storytelling haints and ghouls, brought to […]

  • Halloween Stories in the Park

    Franklin Park 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA

    Join Better Said Than Done storytellers Jennifer Hine and Jessica Robinson for stories along the Trick or Treat Trail, at Halloween in the Park, at Franklin Park, in Loudoun County, VA. In addition to storytelling, there will be pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, games, face painting, live animals, inflatables, vendors and more! All for free.

  • Soap Box Stories

    Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, United States

    On November 8, 2025, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Soap Box Stories, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Hine, Joe Morice, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Zette St. Charles. Ya’ll can listen while we get up on our Soap Box and tell you some stories! We’re offering a […]

  • Storytelling Open Mic at Franklin Park

    (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 […]