Tag: storytelling
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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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Women Warriors Roared
On April 30, 2017, 9 women storytellers took the stage at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, VA, to share their true, personal stories of obstacles and empowerment. Better Said Than Done raised $1250 for the National Network to End Domestic Violence during the storytelling show and fundraiser. But the night meant so much more than that.… Read more
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Press About Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors
Better Said Than Done has been fortunate to have built up a great relationship with many media outlets in the DC Metro/Northern Virginia area. I am personally grateful every time a press release is picked up, resulting in an article or calendar listing. Let’s face it, storytelling in Fairfax County isn’t always breaking news. But… Read more
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Marching Videos
Better Said Than Done’s March spoken word storytelling show “Marching Orders: stories of moving on and moving out” was a great night out at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. But don’t take my word for it. You can’t order a Guinness, or hang out in a packed audience, but you can watch and listen… Read more
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Marching Photos
“Marching Orders: true stories about moving on and moving out” was the theme of the night at our March storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax, VA. But not one of the 5 million (approximate #) audience members marched out on the show or marched home that night feeling anything but happy. The storytellers… 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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Video Proof
Better Said Than Done’s February storytelling show was a question of he said vs. she said. In “He Said, She Said: stories with a point of view, or two,” storytellers shared true, personal stories about different perspectives. Below, we offer video proof of what was actually said, thanks to our video sponsor, Capture Video, Inc.… Read more