Tag: jessica robinson

  • ORACLE Award

    ORACLE Award
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    This past July, I was honored to receive an ORACLE Award for Distinguished National Service from the National Storytelling Network (NSN), at the NSN Conference in Texas. Rishi Nixon, 28th President & Chair of the Board of Directors (2025-2026), National Storytelling Network, nominated me for, and so was the one to present me with, the ORACLE.… Read more

  • Storytelling at DC Arts

    Storytelling at DC Arts

    Better Said Than Done is presenting storytelling at DC Art All Night, with storytellers J.R. Denson, Jane Dorfman, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, and Chris Wade. Join us at Barista, inside the Chevy Chase Arcade, at 5520 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC, at 6:00pm. Show runs approximately 75 minutes. No food or drink will be served.… Read more

  • Hooray

    Hooray

    Join Better Said Than Done online on September 24th, 2026 for “Hip Hip Hooray: a celebration of 15 years of storytelling.” In the past 15 years, we’ve heard stories from hundreds of incredible storytellers. We’d bring them all back if we could, but for this one night, we’re packing the show with some of our… Read more

  • Good Liars Club Festival 2026

    Good Liars Club Festival 2026

    Saturday, August 1 —Noon—6pm PDT / 1–7 MDT/ 2–8 CDT/ 3pm—9pm EDT Live on Zoom, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present: Good Liars Club Festival 2026 (5th Annual) 6 showcases of 24 fabulous storytellers stretching the truth in good-natured fun. Don’t miss the FIFTH year of this festival of confabulation! Showcases run every hour on… Read more

  • Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling

    Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling

    Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years, we’ve heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could, but for this one night, we’re bringing… Read more

  • Story Scene Setting Workshop

    Story Scene Setting Workshop

    POSTPONED. We’ll host this workshop again soon. The new date is TBD. Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. You can register here for the June 3rd Setting the Scene… Read more

  • Story Structure and Plot Workshop

    Story Structure and Plot Workshop

    Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Each workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story,… Read more

  • Spring Story Workshop 1 – Drama

    Spring Story Workshop 1 – Drama

    Join Better Said Than Done storytelling online this Spring for a series of storytelling workshops to seed and nourish and grow your creative spirit. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 8:45 to 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend… Read more

  • Women’s Storytelling Festival Emcees

    Women’s Storytelling Festival Emcees

    In addition to our wide range of storytellers, we have a diverse group of fabulous emcees to introduce them to our audiences. Meet them here. Bree Fram has been a prominent voice on inclusive leadership and public service during her career as an aerospace engineer, author, and former Space Force colonel.  She co-hosts the Forged… Read more

  • Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Proclamation, 7 pm Reception, 6 pm City Hall 10455 Armstrong St. Fairfax, VA The Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month!  Everyone is welcome! With a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance from Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson! Read more