Tag: fairfax
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Best of 2016 Storytelling Video
At our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed to see who would win “Best in Show.” The packed audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, enjoyed watching the ten storytellers share their true personal stories, but I doubt they… Read more
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Say what you do …
In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any setting to crafting a good story; prepare people who are interested in joining us on… 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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Storytellers and their pets
In our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, “Man’s Best Friend,” the storytellers each shared true, personal stories about their pets. I thought it would be fun to get a photo, when possible, of the pet starring in everyone’s story. Alex Dixon did not have a digital photo of her childhood… Read more
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Pets and their Humans
It rained cats and dogs in April. And sheep. And mice. At “Man’s Best Friend,” our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, we heard true, personal stories about all kinds of pets. The hostess with the mostess, Liezel Munson, scared the packed audience into behaving while introducing each of the night’s… Read more
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It will be raining cats and dogs in Fairfax
They are happy to see you. They listen. Somehow, they know when you need them around. And, most importantly, they love you unconditionally. You know what – uh, whom – I’m talking about. And you’ll hear stories about them at our next show! Man’s Best Friend: stories of pets, animals, and friendship Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:00 PM… Read more
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Stories About “Paradise”
In Better Said Than Done’s February storytelling show, “Margaritaville – Stories About Sunshine, Drinks, and Paradise,” host Dustin Fisher and 8 storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the sunny, and not so sunny, side of paradise at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. If you missed this night of storytelling, don’t despair. Thanks to… Read more
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Storytelling Paradise
“Margaritaville – Stories About Sunshine, Drinks, and Paradise” was the theme for the February “Better Said Than Done” show, a night of true and personal stories from host Dustin Fisher and 8 storytellers. The show was again held at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Dustin Fisher opened the show, telling everyone about bar relationships… Read more
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Sunshine and Tropical Breezes
It’s a cold, windy, winter day in the DC area. Imagine instead you’re on a beautiful island, warmed by the bright sun, embraced by tropical breezes, lulled by the sound of lapping waves, refreshed by a cold drink. Can you picture it? That’s just what our next show’s about! Margaritaville: stories about sunshine, drinks, and paradise Saturday, February 27, 2016… Read more
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Wasn’t Me in Those Videos
In Better Said Than Done’s first storytelling show of 2016, “Wasn’t Me,” the storytellers told tales about mistaken identity and misdirection. It was a great night out at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and host Derek Hills made sure to keep the packed audience happy. Though we don’t have his hosting tales to share… Read more