Tag: reston
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Storytelling in Reston
The Better Said Than Done storytellers were smoking hot at the Walker Nature Center fundraiser and storytelling show. Not only did we raise close to $600 in support of Friends of Reston for Community projects, we also told some pretty awesome stories. If you missed the night of true, personal storytelling, entitled “Where There’s Smoke,… Read more
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Smoking Hot Storytelling
At “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire,” Better Said Than Done storytellers not only shared their smoking hot stories, they also raised nearly $600 for Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Better Said Than Done hosts at least one fundraiser a year. This was our ninth show for Friends of Reston. Looking forward to our 10th… Read more
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Bells will be ringing…
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
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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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Great stories
Ira Glass related the adage, “Great stories happen to those who can tell them.” At Better Said Than Done, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we will teach you how to tell a great one! Our workshop, Take the Stage: storytelling for performance, delves into the elements, tools, and skills of storytelling critical… Read more
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What’s your story?
If you’ve fantasized about standing in the spotlight, taking the mic, and entertaining the audience, we are here to help you make that dream come true! Join Better Said Than Done for our upcoming workshop, Take the Stage: Storytelling for Performance. In this three-week series of classes, participants will delve into story structure, character development,… Read more
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Video Extras with Alison (March 2015)
Joining us for Video Extras, this month is first-time teller Alison, who stepped up to the mic after taking a storytelling workshop with Better Said Than Done. Think of this as the commentary track to Alison’s story from our March 2015 show, Earth, Wind, and Fire: elemental stories. Watch her story below and then read on for… Read more
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Friends of Reston Storytelling Videos
Thank you to everyone who attended the storytelling benefit show at Walker Nature Education Center. Better Said Than Done storytellers, with your help, raised nearly $800 for the Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Also, a special thank you to the evening’s volunteers, which included most of the Friends of Reston Board. A personal thanks… Read more
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Storytelling in Reston’s Nature House
Better Said Than Done got it’s humble launch at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, VA back in 2010. Our first and second storytelling shows in Virginia were fundraisers for the Friends of Reston. We continue to honor that tradition by hosting one or two storytelling fundraisers a year at the Reston Nature House.… Read more
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Stranger Nonfiction Storytelling
In Better Said Than Done’s February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. We don’t always post all the videos of the true stories shared, but this time you get to see every one right here. Enjoy! Richard Barr began the night of storytelling… Read more