Tag: better said than done
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Press About Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors
Better Said Than Done has been fortunate to have built up a great relationship with many media outlets in the DC Metro/Northern Virginia area. I am personally grateful every time a press release is picked up, resulting in an article or calendar listing. Let’s face it, storytelling in Fairfax County isn’t always breaking news. But… Read more
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Marching Videos
Better Said Than Done’s March spoken word storytelling show “Marching Orders: stories of moving on and moving out” was a great night out at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. But don’t take my word for it. You can’t order a Guinness, or hang out in a packed audience, but you can watch and listen… Read more
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Hear us roar
There’s a proverb about March coming in like a lion. Well, this April is going out like a lioness! Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors Sunday, April 30, 2017, 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, Virginia $20 per person All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the National Network… Read more
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Forward, March!
Feeling a little spring in your step? Well, lace up your shoes and head on over to Fairfax this Saturday for Better Said Than Done’s next night of true, personal storytelling! Marching Orders: stories about moving on, moving out, and marching forward Saturday, March 25, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld… Read more
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Storytelling: more than just a buzzword
I’m not sure when “storytelling” became a business buzzword, but I frequently see blog posts that command their readers to start telling stories NOW and articles about that cite storytelling acumen as a contributing factor of this or that successful business. Researchers are examining why and how people respond to stories. Your Brain on Fiction… Read more
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Inaugural show of 2017
January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 $15 per person (Buy your tickets online by 6 PM on January 27 for $12 each.)… Read more
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Roar: Call to Action
This is a call for submissions to perform a true, personal story, live, on Sunday, April 30th, 2017, at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA. The storytelling show will run from approximately 7:30PM to 9:15PM and is called “Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors.” All proceeds from the show benefit the National Network to End Domestic… Read more
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Traditional Photos
Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year Thanksgiving weekend. I am sure everyone who attended was thankful they did. I am thankful for the wonderful host, Sandra Hull, the wonderful storytellers, and the audience at our Thanksgiving show and at all the shows we hosted in 2016. And, of course,… Read more
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Bite into Caged from Jessica Robinson
Better Said Than Done’s Founder and CEO, Jessica Robinson, has been sharing her true, personal stories on stage for years, and then last month, she released her first novel, Caged! We asked her for details about her new book and what else she’s working on… Mary: What inspired you to write Caged? Jessica: I had been working… Read more