Tag: fairfax
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Storytellers That Coulda Died
One of our storytelling workshop leaders, Anna Marie Trester, hosted last Saturday night’s storytelling show, “I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations.” And oh boy, were there some scary stories! Scary good, that is! Anna started the night of true, personal storytelling off on the right foot with her tale of heart pounding drama in… 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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Storytelling about Moms, Dads and Kids
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” was all about being a parent, having a parent, being a kid, or acting like one. The Better Said Than Done storytellers paid tribute to family. Dustin Fisher, intrepid storyteller and renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” hosted the night of true, personal storytelling at the Auld… 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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Death and Taxes and Videos
In “Death and Taxes: stories of the unavoidable” Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the inevitable things in life. Watch videos of the true, personal stories below and then join us live at The Auld Shebeen on May 30th for our next night of storytelling. Host Jessica Robinson started the… Read more
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Recap of Our Death and Taxes Storytelling Show
Our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax celebrated the unavoidable things in life. In “Death and Taxes” Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the inevitable things in life. Host Jessica Robinson started the night off with her story of a dog that refused to die. Mel Harkrader… Read more