Tag: storytellers

  • Storytelling this Saturday: a labor of love … and laughs

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    There may be tales of working 9 to 5 for horrible bosses. But, look who’s talking! Our storytellers – Richard Barr, Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Robert Lovejoy, Joe Roles, Aimee Snow, Allison Stevens, and Brandy Walker, with host Jessica Robinson – will make it all seem effortless. Labor Pains: stories of work, bosses, and babies… Read more

  • Women Warriors Roared

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    On April 30, 2017, 9 women storytellers took the stage at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, to share their true, personal stories of obstacles and empowerment. Better Said Than Done raised $1250 for the National Network to End Domestic Violence during the storytelling show and fundraiser. But the night meant so much more than that.… Read more

  • Support for Women Warriors

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    On Sunday, April 30, 2017, Better Said Than Done hosted Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors. In the first storytelling show of it’s kind, 9 women warriors shared their true, personal stories about obstacles and empowerment. The show was not only part of a movement, it was a fundraiser for the National Network to End… Read more

  • Marching Videos

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    Better Said Than Done’s March spoken word storytelling show “Marching Orders: stories of moving on and moving out” was a great night out at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. But don’t take my word for it. You can’t order a Guinness, or hang out in a packed audience, but you can watch and listen… Read more

  • Marching Photos

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    “Marching Orders: true stories about moving on and moving out” was the theme of the night at our March storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, VA. But not one of the 5 million (approximate #) audience members marched out on the show or marched home that night feeling anything but happy. The storytellers… Read more

  • Hear us roar

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    There’s a proverb about March coming in like a lion. Well, this April is going out like a lioness! Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors Sunday, April 30, 2017, 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Avenue East Vienna, Virginia $20 per person All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the National Network… Read more

  • He Said What?!

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    Better Said Than Done’s February storytelling show was all about understanding, or misunderstanding. In “He Said, She Said: stories with a point of view, or two,” storytellers shared true, personal stories about what he said, what she said, and what was actually meant. It was another great night out at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax,… Read more

  • Women Roar in Storytelling Show

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    On April 30, 2017, 9 women storytellers will take the stage at Jammin’ Java in Vienna and tell it like it is. Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors April 30, 2017 7:30PM Show Doors Open 6:30PM Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA 22180 Tickets Here PLEASE NOTE: You can also purchase advance tickets… Read more

  • Inaugural Storytelling Show Videos

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    Did you miss the “Inauguration?” If so, you missed the best show. It was huge. Seriously, we had a great inaugural storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in downtown Fairfax, VA.  Hosted by Jessica Robinson, storytellers shared not only their true, personal stories about ceremonies, beginnings and presidential stuff, but each one also shared the… Read more

  • Inauguration Storytelling Show

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    This January, Better Said Than Done kicked off 2017 with an appropriately titled storytelling show, “Inauguration: stories of ceremonies, beginnings and Presidential stuff,” at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Better Said Than Done founder Jessica Robinson, the show featured true, personal stories by 8 returning – and one brand spankin’ new –… Read more