Tag: Northern Virginia
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Have I got a story for you?!
I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to hide or burst into tears. It’s possible I gave a couple of people who were… Read more
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Storytellers Got Screwed
This past July, the lovely Better Said Than Done storytellers got screwed – and then told us all about it! In “Screwed: stories of getting screwed up, being screwed over and just plain screwy tales,” the Better Said Than Done storytelling troupe let it all hang out. Anna Marie Trester, storytelling workshop leader, hosted the show… Read more
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This show’s a natural
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a night of storytelling by Better Said Than Done at Walker Nature Center! All proceeds benefit Friends of Reston, whose projects include camp scholarships, green building initiatives, environmental education, and the restoration of natural areas. Earth, Wind, and Fire: elemental stories Saturday, March 21, 2015 8:00 PM (Doors open… Read more
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Storytelling on February 28
While you might have heard some unbelievable tales at past Better Said Than Done shows, just you wait. Our next show will be, as the saying goes: Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax,… Read more
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Angels and Demons in Northern Virginia
Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA on January 31st for a journey through good and evil. Angels and Demons: stories about good, evil and trying to choose January 31st, 2015 7:00PM (Doors Open 6:00PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 $10 Tickets (Available at… Read more
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Storytelling: A Year in Review
2014 marked Better Said Than Done’s 4th year as Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe and 3rd year as the “Best Performing Arts Company,” as voted by readers of Virginia Living Magazine. The audience for storytelling shows keeps growing, the storytellers keep getting better and the future of Northern Virginia storytelling is bright. But before we… Read more
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Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving
And that is the gift of great storytelling! It’s a great gift idea. Whether for yourself, or a friend or family member – learning to tell a fantastic story is a skill that can be used over and over – and that benefits everyone around! Better Said Than Done is a Northern Virginia community of… Read more
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Next show on November 29
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we all know what comes with a turkey (or, in my case, tofurkey) feast. Leftovers! Take a break from the culinary odds and ends and holiday shopping, gather your friends and family (or leave them at home if you’ve had enough togetherness), and join us over Thanksgiving weekend… Read more
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A Night at the Storytelling Improv
Ever watch a storytelling show and think, “those guys are way too prepared and polished?” Well, Better Said Than Done is throwing professional storytellers to the wolves, the improv wolves, and there will be no time to prepare! A Night at the Improv October 25th, 2014 7:00PM (Doors Open 6:00PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain… Read more