Tag: storytellers
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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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Screwy Storytelling Videos
In our July show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, “Screwed: stories of being screwed up, screwed over or just plain screwy,” the Better Said Than Done storytellers shared true, personal stories of getting screwed. Anna Marie Trester hosted the show. She started the night off with this story of linguistic misunderstanding. This story… 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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Something to talk about
“….but I don’t have anything to talk about” I sometimes hear this from would-be storytellers when I mention an upcoming storytelling workshop, such as Spotlight on You, which I am going to be teaching on August 8. “Oh Anna, I really want to come, but I just don’t have anything to talk about – interesting… Read more
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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
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Storytellers at Capital Fringe Fest 2015
Looking for something fun to do in DC this summer and love Better Said Than Done storytelling? Well, there are a lot of Better Said Than Done regulars, as we like to call ’em, with shows in the Capital Fringe Fest – so check them out! Cara Foran in “District of Cara” Cara Foran moved… Read more
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Videos of Storytellers Facing Death
Better Said Than Done storytellers entertained the packed audience at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax during our most recent night of storytelling. In “I Coulda Died: stories of precarious situations,” the storytellers shared true, personal stories of facing down death! It’s never the same to watch the videos as it is to sit in the… Read more
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Storytellers That Coulda Died
One of our storytelling workshop leaders, Anna Marie Trester, hosted last Saturday night’s storytelling show, “I Coulda Died: stories about precarious situations.” And oh boy, were there some scary stories! Scary good, that is! Anna started the night of true, personal storytelling off on the right foot with her tale of heart pounding drama in… Read more
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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
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The Mamas and the Papas Storytelling Videos
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” featured true, personal stories about being a parent, having a parent, or being a kid. Below are just a few of the videos of the Better Said Than Done storytellers doing their storytelling thing. Host Dustin Fisher, renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” shared two short stories.… Read more