Tag: storytellers
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Wild Storytelling Videos
At our annual fundraiser for Friends of Reston for Community Projects, at the Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared some wild, true stories about what it means to lead a, or observe the, wild life. The storytelling show, “Wild Life,” was hosted by Friends of Reston Board President Jessica… Read more
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Wild Storytelling
The first of our two storytelling shows in September was our annual fundraiser for Friends of Reston for Community Projects, at the Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA. The show, “Wild Life,” was hosted by Friends of Reston Board President Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Restonian Bill Burton started the night with a story about a bear… Read more
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You Chose the Adventure
In the first ever “You Choose the Storytelling Adventure” show, the audience decided which road the storytellers would take in their true, personal stories. We made the audience work a little – although not as hard as the storytellers who all had to prepare at least two distinct stories with at least two different possible… Read more
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Campy Storytelling Videos
In Better Said Than ‘s July storytelling show “Camp: stories of camping, tents, and summer,” storytellers shared true, personal stories about all things campy. If you missed a great night out at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, then there are two things you need to do: 1. Come to our next show on August… Read more
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Camping Stories
The fantastic Better Said Than Done storytellers proved that they would be awesome around a campfire! In “Camp: stories of camping, tents, and summer,” the audience at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA got to hear true, personal stories about nights and summers outside. Brent Heard shared a story about sharing food with what must… Read more
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Graduation Videos
Storytelling in the summer reminds me of summer camp. Hey, that gives me an idea. Let’s have a show called “Camp!” What’s that you say? We have one already scheduled in July? I’m a genius! If you want to hear some truly entertaining stories from some truly genius like storytellers, you need to check out… Read more
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Graduation Photos
In “The Graduate,” hosted appropriately enough by Mrs. Robinson, storytellers shared their true, personal tales of graduation and education. Triple D aficionado Bill Grella started the night of storytelling off with a tale about high school education. Barbara Effron continued the high school theme with a story about a less than wonderful math teacher. Richard… Read more
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Best of 2016 Storytelling Video
At our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed to see who would win “Best in Show.” The packed audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, enjoyed watching the ten storytellers share their true personal stories, but I doubt they… Read more
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Find out on May 28th who will win Best in Show!
The wait is almost over. Better Said Than Done is marking 5 years of true, personal storytelling performances — ranging from unbelievable to poignant, and often laugh-out-loud — in Northern Virginia, and you don’t want to miss the celebration! Best in Show: 5 Year Anniversary Show & Storytelling Contest Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:30 PM (Doors open… Read more
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Storytellers and their pets
In our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, “Man’s Best Friend,” the storytellers each shared true, personal stories about their pets. I thought it would be fun to get a photo, when possible, of the pet starring in everyone’s story. Alex Dixon did not have a digital photo of her childhood… Read more