Tag: storytelling show
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Storytelling this Saturday: a labor of love … and laughs
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
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Three times the stories all summer long!
You may be taking a break this summer, but Better Said Than Done will be busier than ever, with three shows every month! Our Summer Spotlight Series, held the second Sunday of each month, features solo storytelling shows at Epicure Café. Susan Gordon kicks off the series with So Both Shall Live, at 5 PM (doors at… Read more
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Hear us roar
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
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Forward, March!
Feeling a little spring in your step? Well, lace up your shoes and head on over to Fairfax this Saturday for Better Said Than Done’s next night of true, personal storytelling! Marching Orders: stories about moving on, moving out, and marching forward Saturday, March 25, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld… Read more
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He Said What?!
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
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Inaugural show of 2017
January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 $15 per person (Buy your tickets online by 6 PM on January 27 for $12 each.)… Read more
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A Tradition of Storytelling Videos
Thanksgiving weekend, Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. We called it “Tradition!” Watching the videos is not nearly as wonderful as attending the show, but how could we not share these great stories of our storytellers’ traditions? Click the links below to… Read more
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Don’t take a pass on this custom!
It’s getting to be that time of year. Soon, there will be cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, holiday decorations, and awkward conversations with distant relatives. Well, hopefully, not that last one. Whatever your traditions may be, come hear about ours! Traditions: stories about the way things are done Saturday, November 26, 2016 7:00 PM (Doors open… Read more
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3rd Annual Storytelling Improv Videos
I think I say this every time – watching the videos is not the same as coming to the show. That is nowhere more apparent than with our audience participation shows – like our Annual Night at the Improv show. The 3rd Annual Night at the Improv was the best one yet. I’m not sure… Read more
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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