Tag: storytelling workshops
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5th Annual Improv Storytelling
Every year, in late October, the storytellers of Better Said Than Done, gather for an experiment – an experiment that has been so successful we’ve been doing it for five years! In our 5th Annual Night at the Improv, the storytellers made up true, personal stories on the spot, as we’ve done in our 4… Read more
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First Storytelling Videos of the Year
Our January storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA was called General Hospital: stories of doctors, nurses, and patients. The storytelling show was hosted by me, Jessica Robinson, and in case you have never been to one of our shows, here’s a video of the little spiel I gave at the start of… Read more
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Storytelling Firsts for the Year
Our January storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen not only boasted a lineup of fantastic storytellers, it was also the host for several firsts of the year. “General Hospital: stories of doctors, nurses and patients” was our first show of 2018 at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, VA – though it won’t be the last.… Read more
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February is the month to learn storytelling
Have you been to one of our storytelling shows and thought, “I’d like to give that a try,” whether on or off stage? We can help you with that because, this month, we are offering four different workshops. Join us to learn the art of storytelling! February 9 ̶ Your Business Story: Crafting Your Company… Read more
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Lake Anne Coffee House
Better Said Than Done hosted our first storytelling show of 2018 at the Lake Anne Coffee House on Lake Anne in Reston, VA. We host a monthly storytelling show at the coffee and wine bar on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Below are a few photos of the storytellers. The wine and food at… Read more
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A 2016 Retrospective
I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of 2016, according to Better Said Than Done storytelling. I think it’s safe… 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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Say what you do …
In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any setting to crafting a good story; prepare people who are interested in joining us on… Read more
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Pets and their Humans
It rained cats and dogs in April. And sheep. And mice. At “Man’s Best Friend,” our April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, we heard true, personal stories about all kinds of pets. The hostess with the mostess, Liezel Munson, scared the packed audience into behaving while introducing each of the night’s… Read more
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First and Last
Happy New Year! I know that’s like soooo one week ago, but since this is my first post of 2016, I think I’m still allowed to say that. Speaking of firsts, we have our first storytelling workshops starting next week and our first storytelling show in just a few weeks, so make sure to check… Read more