Women’s Stories Make the News
We, at Better Said Than Done, can usually count on a few articles each year about the Women’s Storytelling Festival. It is the only festival of its kind in the world, and it takes place just outside the Nation’s Capitol. But this year raised the bar. Not only are there more articles, but the articles dig deep and explore why we need a platform for women to share their stories.
The Connection
“The WSF is truly one of the best festivals of any performance-art I’ve ever seen. It features many of the best storytellers in the country and gives them a space to let loose and tell stories they might not share on other stages.” says storyteller Jessica Robinson.
DC Theater Arts
“Women aren’t afraid of getting raw and personal. We aren’t afraid of being vulnerable, once we’re together and realize this is a safe place to be who you are,” says storyteller Sarah Snyder.
Fairfax County Times
“I found myself feeling like if people could hear more stories from women, if people knew how many of these stories there were, then, perhaps, we could make a shift in our culture to a culture that was more likely to believe women when they do stand up in court or in public and tell their stories,” says Executive Director Jessica Robinson.
FFX Now
“It feels like an escape into an entirely different world for days, where somehow, you’re constantly comforted by [camaraderie] but also guaranteed to hear, learn, or experience something new,” said Carol Moore.
The Story Beast
“There’s a freedom here, a permission to tell stories that might not fit elsewhere. Maybe it’s because WSF isn’t family-friendly, with no holds barred. Or maybe it’s because the audience comes ready to truly listen. The result? A space where women can shed their skins and let their selkie selves shine,” says storyteller Jessica Robinson.
Washington City Paper
“I strongly believe that it’s hard to hate someone when you’ve heard their story. If we could get people to sit in a room and listen to each other, we could change things for the better. That was a big part of the inspiration for the Women’s Storytelling Festival,” says festival producer Jessica Robinson.
The 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival kicks off March 20 at 8:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Pacific with a virtual only showcase. The in-person storytelling starts at 7:00pm Eastern on March 21 and runs through the evening of March 23, 2025.
In-person events will take place at Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030. The virtual only opening showcase, as well as all of the live-stream events, will play on YouTube.
Find bios, schedules, tickets and more for The 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival Here!