Tag: storytelling workshop
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Video Extras with Kathy Stershic (July 2015)
In July, first-time teller Kathy Stershic joined us on stage for Screwed: stories of being screwed over, screwing up, or that are just plain screwy, and she now joins us for Video Extras to share more about how she was screwed over by homeownership, being a cross-country landlord, and Florida. We are happy that Kathy, a self-described political… Read more
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Stories in the Dust: A Storytelling Workshop at Burning Man
Burning Man is an experience, not an event. In late August every year, over 70,000 people gravitate like moths to a flame, to the Black Rock City Desert (or “the playa”) in Nevada to be a part of this magical, eclectic, mind-blowing experience. Burning Man includes theme camps, art cars and mutant vehicles, electronic dance… Read more
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Storytelling about Moms, Dads and Kids
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” was all about being a parent, having a parent, being a kid, or acting like one. The Better Said Than Done storytellers paid tribute to family. Dustin Fisher, intrepid storyteller and renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” hosted the night of true, personal storytelling at the Auld… 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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Death and Taxes and Videos
In “Death and Taxes: stories of the unavoidable” Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the inevitable things in life. Watch videos of the true, personal stories below and then join us live at The Auld Shebeen on May 30th for our next night of storytelling. Host Jessica Robinson started the… Read more
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Recap of Our Death and Taxes Storytelling Show
Our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax celebrated the unavoidable things in life. In “Death and Taxes” Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the inevitable things in life. Host Jessica Robinson started the night off with her story of a dog that refused to die. Mel Harkrader… Read more
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Finding Your Story
One of my favorite things about teaching storytelling is helping people find their stories. Often, I will hear from would-be storytellers “but I just don’t have any good ideas” or “I just have no idea what on earth I would talk about onstage.” Thus, addressing the question of “storyfinding” has become the first order of… 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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Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving
And that is the gift of great storytelling! It’s a great gift idea. Whether for yourself, or a friend or family member – learning to tell a fantastic story is a skill that can be used over and over – and that benefits everyone around! Better Said Than Done is a Northern Virginia community of… Read more
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Storytelling You Can’t Ignore
Better Said Than Done hosted a night of true, personal storytelling at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, this past weekend, as a fundraiser event for the Friends of Reston for Community Projects. In addition to raising lots of money for a great organization, the show was filled with fantastic stories about “Things You… Read more