Tag: anne thomas
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Year in Storytelling 2019 edition
2019 might not have been the best year for the world, or our country, but for fans of storytelling in Northern Virginia, it was great. Too many things happened to list them all. But here’s a quick look back. January, 2019 We had two wonderful storytelling shows in January, and one great loss to the… Read more
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Storytelling World Awards
This week, Storytelling World announced the 2019 Storytelling World Awards. I am both honored and humbled to see Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors on the page with so many other fantastic books. Thank you to the selection committee of the Storytelling World Awards. Please check out all the winners. I know I now have… Read more
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Anne Thomas Remembered
This year started off really rough for a lot of Americans. I wanted to say – in contrast – that it’s been a great year so far for those in our storytelling community, since we’ve already hosted two fantastic storytelling shows. Sadly, our community suffered a loss a little over a week ago that makes… Read more
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A 2016 Retrospective
I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of 2016, according to Better Said Than Done storytelling. I think it’s safe… Read more
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You Chose the Adventure
In the first ever “You Choose the Storytelling Adventure” show, the audience decided which road the storytellers would take in their true, personal stories. We made the audience work a little – although not as hard as the storytellers who all had to prepare at least two distinct stories with at least two different possible… Read more
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Best of the Best 2016
On Saturday night, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed in our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest to see who would win “Best in Show.” The audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, was packed with nearly 200 people, many of whom were determined enough… Read more
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Find out on May 28th who will win Best in Show!
The wait is almost over. Better Said Than Done is marking 5 years of true, personal storytelling performances — ranging from unbelievable to poignant, and often laugh-out-loud — in Northern Virginia, and you don’t want to miss the celebration! Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show & Storytelling Contest Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:30 PM (Doors open… Read more
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Meet the Storytellers: Anne Thomas
Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest is just around the corner. The 10 storytellers in the line-up – selected through an online competition – will be giving it their all as they vie for audience members’ votes for favorite story of the show. We’re giving you the opportunity to learn more about them… Read more
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Storytelling Show to See
Anne Thomas, whom you will have seen perform in the last two of our storytelling shows, has a solo show this September. Make sure to check it out. Tickets are already on sale! Storyteller Anne Thomas will be sharing the stage with John Donvan, ABC News Correspondent, in SpeakeasyDC’s Solo Performances September 7, 14, 21… Read more