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  • Unreal Stories

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On November 10, 2022, join storytellers Milbre Burch, Heather Forest, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Donna Washington for “Unreal: stories of magical realism, urban fantasy, and alternate reality.” Online only, starting at 8:00pm EST. Read more

  • Storytelling: The Musical!

    Jack Scheer

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    Musicals are a special and unique genre, one where a mundane task like washing the floor becomes an engaging dissertation on the Hard Knock Life and something as simple as package delivery can rile up a whole town eagerly awaiting the Wells Fargo Wagon. From nearly century-old classics like Show Boat to the hip-hop infused… Read more

  • On the Fly

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On October 22, 2022, join emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Richard Barr, Julie Bradshaw, Jennifer Hine, Gifford Krivak, Tim Livengood, and Jessica Robinson, for “On the Fly: stories about quick thinking.” In-person, at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better… Read more

  • Labored Storytellers

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On Saturday, September 24, we will be hearing stories about work, labor, tasks, and even relaxation in our Labor Day Stories show, live, in-person at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax City, VA, and streaming online.Tickets are on sale now! Since the best stories are often about the worst experiences (a great organization I know even… Read more

  • Storytelling The Musical

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On October 13, 2022, join storytellers Lona Bartlett, Norm Brecke, Alton Chung, Gwendolyn Napier, Anne Rutherford, and Ed Stivender, and emcee Jessica Robinson, for “Storytelling: The Musical”Online only. Read about the night’s storytellers, and their favorite musicals, here. Read more

  • Twisted Tales Too: This Time It’s Twisted-er!

    Jack Scheer

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    A long time ago, like back in April, Better Said Than Done hosted our first Twisted Tales – a show in which each storyteller was challenged to tell one overall story, consisting of multiple stories twisted together – interwoven, if you will. The two (or more) stories paired perfectly forming a new story in turn,… Read more

  • Storytelling Workshops Autumn 2022

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    We have opened registrations for our Autumn 2022 storytelling workshops. You can register for yourself or get one as a gift for that person in your life that you just know has great stories! There are 2 Spotlight on You workshops to choose between. Each class runs about 3 – 4 hours. And one, 5… Read more

  • Labor Day: Stories About Work, Labor, and Rest

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    On September 24, 2022, join emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers Bill Grella, Lou Novak, Antwan Perry, Jack Scheer, Klyde Siegfriedt, and Aimee Snow for “Labor Day: stories about work.” In-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The Auld Shebeen is located at 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Better Said Than… Read more

  • The Broken Hearts Club

    Jack Scheer

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    Of all the “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to,” perhaps the most painful and poignant is heartbreak. Whether it comes in the form of a lover leaving, a loved one passing, or even losing a beloved family pet, the keen sense of emptiness and despair can be truly overwhelming. Yet once we… Read more

  • Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

    Jack Scheer

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    As it so happens, your humble correspondent is writing this blog post from a lovely bed and breakfast a few miles north of Baltimore. There’s just something about the homey, laid-back atmosphere of a lodging that’s run by people doing it for the love of providing hospitality that invigorates the sense of adventure and openness… Read more