Tag: jessica robinson

  • Stories of Comfort and Joy

    Stories of Comfort and Joy

    Well, we’re nearing the end of another year. Around this festive time, we, at Better Said Than Done, like to have a storytelling party, sharing tales and warmth and love and light. And that’s just what we’ll be bringing you on Thursday, December 12th as we present Comfort and Joy: Year-End Celebration and Storytelling Show.… Read more

  • Mini Class on Personal Storytelling

    Mini Class on Personal Storytelling

    This 90 minute workshop will give some insights into what makes a great personal story, how to choose character traits and structures that support a short, personal story, and what to think about in the process of developing a new personal story. During the 90 minutes, participants will be given a writing prompt. A few… Read more

  • Stories Matter

    Stories Matter

    I struggle with what to say. As the Executive Director of a nonprofit, I am not supposed to play politics, to take sides. But as a person who runs a storytelling organization, as a person who has built a community in Northern Virginia based on sharing stories and shared experiences, I care about a lot… Read more

  • Jessica Robinson Book Signing

    Jessica Robinson Book Signing

    Jessica Robinson will be telling stories, taking questions and signing copies of her new memoir, Stages: My Life in Stories, on November 16th, starting at 11:00am, at the Winchester Book Gallery in beautiful Winchester, VA. Come for the books, stay for the stories. About the Stages: My Life in Stories: In Stages: My Life in… Read more

  • Stories About Family

    Stories About Family

    Storytelling show at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Read more

  • Storyteller Book Party

    Storyteller Book Party

    On December 4, Claire Hennessy, of Six Feet Apart Productions fame, will be leading a not so serious discussion of books with authors Bil Lepp, Jessica Robinson, and Donna Washington. The storyteller-authors will discuss their latest books, writing, storytelling, and possibly stray off the path into a few tall tales. They are, after all, storytellers.… Read more

  • Storytelling Benefit Concert

    Storytelling Benefit Concert

    Watch the recording of this phenomenal concert on Youtube here. Join Better Said Than Done, Northeast Storytelling/NEST, and Six Feet Apart Productions online on October 6, 2024, for a storytelling concert to raise money to provide relief to those in the path of Hurricane Helene. The concert features storytellers Adam Booth, Alton Chung, Diane Ferlatte,… Read more

  • Terrifying Tales at the DCPL

    Terrifying Tales at the DCPL

    On October 29th, Better Said Than Done returns to the MLK DC Public Library for another night of Terrifying Tales. Join storytellers J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, and Jessica Robinson for stories that will make you want to sleep with the lights on, if you can sleep at all! This show is FREE and open to… Read more

  • Be Afraid of Stories

    Be Afraid of Stories

    The Recording of Be Afraid: Stories from the Dark, is available for purchase through Sunday evening. You can watch the recording through November 6th. Better Said Than Done will bring terror into the hearts of those willing to invite us there. Join storytellers Lyn Ford, Amanda Lawrence, Teri Lott, Jessica Robinson, and Terrell Shaw, for… Read more

  • Mirrors and Magic

    Mirrors and Magic

      On September 12, 2024, Carol Moore, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute show will feature stories full of wonder, and truth, though not necessarily from true events. The show will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr. Fairfax,… Read more