Tag: better said than done
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Have I got a story for you?!
I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to hide or burst into tears. It’s possible I gave a couple of people who were… Read more
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Great stories
Ira Glass related the adage, “Great stories happen to those who can tell them.” At Better Said Than Done, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we will teach you how to tell a great one! Our workshop, Take the Stage: storytelling for performance, delves into the elements, tools, and skills of storytelling critical… Read more
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Stories that will heat things up
Our next show is just 8 days away, and our storytellers might be a little hot under the collar as they take the stage for: Screwed: stories of being screwed over, getting screwed up, or that are just plain screwy Saturday, July 25, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen –… Read more
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Video Extras with Michael Zhuang (June 2015)
Michael Zhuang joined us on stage for our June 2015 show, I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations. In this edition of Video Extras, Michael will share the story behind the story of how he escaped harm while he made history. Michael has been performing as a storyteller for three years. “It was actually my business,” he… Read more
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Storytellers at Capital Fringe Fest 2015
Looking for something fun to do in DC this summer and love Better Said Than Done storytelling? Well, there are a lot of Better Said Than Done regulars, as we like to call ’em, with shows in the Capital Fringe Fest – so check them out! Cara Foran in “District of Cara” Cara Foran moved… Read more
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Video Extras with Mike Kane (May 2015)
We welcome summer and all its blockbusters with this edition of Video Extras, featuring Mike Kane and his story about Star Wars. More specifically, Mike’s story, from our May 2015 show, The Mamas and the Papas: stories about moms, dads, and kids, is about taking his girls to an “epic” Star Wars parade. Watch the video below… Read more
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Who Coulda Died?
Our next storytelling show will have you on the edge of your seat! You’ll find yourself wondering what dangers lurk around the corner as you hear tales of facing uncertainty and confronting mortality. I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen –… Read more
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Video Extras with Cathy Smith (April 2015)
Cathy Smith got started with storytelling about six years ago. Her second story was about trying to both protect her daughters and teach them to be fearless. Cathy’s story was chosen to close out Speakeasy DC’s show, “Bad Mommy Moments,” directed by Amy Couchoud, marking Cathy’s first big stage appearance. For this month’s edition of Video… Read more
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The Mamas and the Papas Storytelling Videos
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” featured true, personal stories about being a parent, having a parent, or being a kid. Below are just a few of the videos of the Better Said Than Done storytellers doing their storytelling thing. Host Dustin Fisher, renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” shared two short stories.… Read more
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What’s your story?
If you’ve fantasized about standing in the spotlight, taking the mic, and entertaining the audience, we are here to help you make that dream come true! Join Better Said Than Done for our upcoming workshop, Take the Stage: Storytelling for Performance. In this three-week series of classes, participants will delve into story structure, character development,… Read more