Tag: better said than done
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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
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Family Reunion
Every family has its own unique cast of characters, traditions, heirlooms, customs, and quirks. With that in mind, won’t you join us for a night of true, personal stories about family? The Mamas and the Papas: stories of moms, dads, and kids Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld… Read more
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Video Extras with Tom Croce (February 2015)
In this edition of Video Extras, we talk to Tom Croce. Tom was the first-time teller in our February 2015 show, Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life. The video of his unbelievable – but true – story is below, along with behind-the-scenes details. Mark your calendar for Tom’s next story, our June 27 show,… Read more
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It’s a date!
Give the special mom in your life a great night out with Better Said Than Done! Surprise her with tickets for our May show, where we will be offering a night of true, personal stories AND optional childcare, for an easy and entertaining date night. The Mamas and the Papas: stories of moms, dads, and kids… Read more
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The Tax Man Cometh
Whether you filed your 1040 months ago or have spent all day going through receipts, scribbling down numbers, searching for the post office with the latest possible drop-off, and downloading Form 4868 (automatic extension), we all know there’s a deadline at 11:59 PM. There’s no escaping taxes. In fact, only one other thing is certain… Read more
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Video Extras with Alison (March 2015)
Joining us for Video Extras, this month is first-time teller Alison, who stepped up to the mic after taking a storytelling workshop with Better Said Than Done. Think of this as the commentary track to Alison’s story from our March 2015 show, Earth, Wind, and Fire: elemental stories. Watch her story below and then read on for… Read more
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Friends of Reston Storytelling Videos
Thank you to everyone who attended the storytelling benefit show at Walker Nature Education Center. Better Said Than Done storytellers, with your help, raised nearly $800 for the Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Also, a special thank you to the evening’s volunteers, which included most of the Friends of Reston Board. A personal thanks… Read more
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Storytelling in Reston’s Nature House
Better Said Than Done got it’s humble launch at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, VA back in 2010. Our first and second storytelling shows in Virginia were fundraisers for the Friends of Reston. We continue to honor that tradition by hosting one or two storytelling fundraisers a year at the Reston Nature House.… Read more