Tag: storytelling
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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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The Cuffs Are Off!
Our next show will be a night of unscripted entertainment, as improv and storytelling take the stage together. A Night at the Storytelling Improv, The Sequel Saturday, October 24, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 $10 per person (Buy your tickets now or at… Read more
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Fall for the Book Festival 2015
Better Said Than Done storytelling was honored to join the cast of literary greats for the third year in a row at George Mason University’s Fall for the Book festival, in Fairfax, VA. This year, as in years past, we hosted a panel discussion on storytelling as well as a storytelling show. This year’s panel,… Read more
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Storytelling Workshops Offered in October
This October, we are offering all three of our storytelling workshops. Register now to learn the art of storytelling, whether your interest is for business, the stage, or everyday life. Select workshops start next week! Your Business Story: crafting your company tale Wednesday, October 7 11:00 AM-3:30 PM Reston (address provided upon paid registration) $75 A… Read more
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Storytelling in Reston
The Better Said Than Done storytellers were smoking hot at the Walker Nature Center fundraiser and storytelling show. Not only did we raise close to $600 in support of Friends of Reston for Community projects, we also told some pretty awesome stories. If you missed the night of true, personal storytelling, entitled “Where There’s Smoke,… Read more
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Two Free Storytelling Events
This week, we ushered in the arrival of autumn. And next week, we welcome Fall for the Book! Better Said Than Done is delighted to once again be participating in this annual literary festival. We hope to see you in Fairfax for these free events! Panel Discussion: The Art and Truth of Storytelling Join us in the audience… Read more
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Smoking Hot Storytelling
At “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire,” Better Said Than Done storytellers not only shared their smoking hot stories, they also raised nearly $600 for Friends of Reston for Community Projects. Better Said Than Done hosts at least one fundraiser a year. This was our ninth show for Friends of Reston. Looking forward to our 10th… 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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Bells will be ringing…
Alarm bells that is, at our next storytelling show, where you’ll hear about fiery situations, warning signs – that may or may not have been heeded, and near emergencies in true, personal stories from Richard Barr, Bill Burton, Catherine Calvin, Mike Kane, Miriam Nadel, Jack Pelar, Zach Wilks, and host Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: stories… Read more
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Have I got a story for you?!
I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to hide or burst into tears. It’s possible I gave a couple of people who were… Read more