Tag: storytelling
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Surf’s Up
On October 14, 2023 join us for Surf’s Up, IN-PERSON at Clare and Don’s, in Falls Church, VA. With storytellers Nick Baskerville, Bonnie Gardner, John Kreul, Giselle Ruzany, Jack Scheer, Allison Stevens, and Andrea Young, and emcee Jessica Robinson. In-person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046.A full… Read more
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Storytelling The Musical Follies
Every group that’s been around for a while starts to accumulate traditions. Special activities and treasured events become part of the fabric of a thriving organization. This is true for Better Said Than Done, and our next show brings the third installment of one of our favorites. This Thursday, September 14th at 8:00 P.M. Eastern… Read more
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Storytelling – Now It’s Personal
We tell many kinds of stories here at Better Said Than Done. Some are epics that span decades. Others involve complex interconnected narratives. And every once and a while, we’ll indulge in some good-natured lying. But at the core, all the stories told here are personal. So this month, we’re turning our attention to fundamental… Read more
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Storytelling The Musical Follies
The recording of Storytelling the Musical Follies – with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Angela Lloyd, Andy Offutt Irwin, Andy Russell, Ria Spencer, and Jude Treder-Wolff – is now available. Find out about our storytellers’ musical inspirations here! Read more
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Pop Up Storytelling
There’s something exciting about a pop up venture. Be it a roadside stand, an impromptu concert in the park, or a come-as-you-are spontaneous party – a pop up has an energy and vibe all it’s own. It can be chill or electric, but it’s rarely if ever boring. This Thursday, July 20th, we invite you… Read more
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Personal Storytelling
The recording is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Allen DeBey, Bonnie Gardner, Sam Pearsall, Jessica Robinson, Shani Womack, and Linda Yemoto in “Now It’s Personal.” It’s all storytelling and all personal. READ WHAT THE STORYTELLERS DON’T THINK IS TOO PERSONAL HERE. Read more
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Jessica Robinson: ORACLE Award Winner!
It’s no secret that the folks here at Better Said Than Done love our fearless leader, Jessica Robinson. Since founding BSTD in 2011, Jessica has grown and fostered a wonderful community of diverse storytellers. She created the Women’s Storytelling Festival, the first of its kind, from whole cloth. She’s led us through venue changes, creative… Read more
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Pop Up Stories
The recording is now available. POP UP STORYTELLING, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Clint Atwater, Vicki Bryan, Claire Castell, Jack Scheer, Anne Shimojima, and J. StarLitWriter. Ticket sales close on July 23rd. Read About the Storytellers “spur-of-the-moment” actions here! Read more
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Not Personal Stories
The recording is now available to watch emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Janel Behm, Calvin S. Cato, Heather Forest, Linda Schuyler Ford, Laura Simms, and Linda Yemoto in “Nothing Personal.” It’s storytelling, just nothing personal. Read more
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Auld Lang Shebeen
On April 22nd Better Said Than Done will be performing for the last time – for the time being – in front of a live, in-person audience. We will be going on hiatus at least for the next few months – from in-person storytelling. The Auld Shebeen, which has been our home for over 7… Read more