Tag: performances

  • Bells will be ringing…

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    Alarm bells that is, at our next storytelling show, where you’ll hear about fiery situations, warning signs – that may or may not have been heeded, and near emergencies in true, personal stories from Richard Barr, Bill Burton, Catherine Calvin, Mike Kane, Miriam Nadel, Jack Pelar, Zach Wilks, and host Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: stories… Read more

  • Stories that will heat things up

    Our next show is just 8 days away, and our storytellers might be a little hot under the collar as they take the stage for: Screwed: stories of being screwed over, getting screwed up, or that are just plain screwy Saturday, July 25, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen –… Read more

  • 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

  • Nerd Alert!

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    In “Geek Chic,” Better Said Than Done storytellers proved that nerds rule. In case you missed the show, or just want to see the best storytelling show in Virginia all over again, here are some of the videos from our fantastic cast, in order of appearance. Click on any of the names to view their… Read more

  • Great Sex…and Love Stories

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    It was a spicy night of stories at Epicure Cafe last Saturday. Storytellers shared embarrassing, emotional, and heartwarming stories to a sold out audience. Here’s a little about the stories we heard. Videos will be posted next week, but I would like to thank Kian McKellar for taking these fantastic photos! Jessica Piscitelli, host for… Read more

  • Storytelling Saturday

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    We are bringing the fireworks this Saturday. Join Better Said Than Done for an explosive night of storytelling! Independence Day: stories of declarations, freedom, and fireworks Saturday, June 30, 2012 Epicure Cafe 11213 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 7:00PM Show Doors Open at 6:00PM $10 Tickets at Door (Cash Preferred) Read more

  • Our Body Videos

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    It’s not quite like being there, but it is great that you can experience some of the show through the magic of YouTube. It was such a fantastic night of stories. Many of the stories told were both funny and emotional. Renata Lana’s, for example, had people laughing and getting teary eyed – a rare… Read more

  • All About Our Bodies

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    “Our Bodies, Our Selves was another great fundraising, storytelling event at the Walker Nature Education center. Better Said Than Done raised nearly $1000 to help fund camp scholarships for local children to attend summer camp this year. If you’d like to contribute to the Friends of Reston’s Camp Scholarship fund, please send your check to… Read more

  • True Lies in Storytelling

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    In “Truth, Justice, and the American Way…of Lying,” Better Said Than Done put on a storytelling show of wry humor, laugh out loud humor, and a smidge of the sad truth to keep it real. The show kicked off with Chuck Na’s story about race relations in rural Mississippi. Watch Chuck Na’s story here. Jennifer… Read more

  • Epicurean Stories

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    Our first show at Epicure Cafe, “Truth, Justice, and the American Way…of Lying” was a great success and a great experience. I heard nothing but rave reviews about the stories, the food and the service! One guest told me of the show that “this is the best night out” and I couldn’t agree more. We… Read more