Tag: storytelling
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Video Extras with Cathy Smith (April 2015)
Cathy Smith got started with storytelling about six years ago. Her second story was about trying to both protect her daughters and teach them to be fearless. Cathy’s story was chosen to close out Speakeasy DC’s show, “Bad Mommy Moments,” directed by Amy Couchoud, marking Cathy’s first big stage appearance. For this month’s edition of Video… Read more
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The Mamas and the Papas Storytelling Videos
Our May storytelling show, “The Mamas and the Papas,” featured true, personal stories about being a parent, having a parent, or being a kid. Below are just a few of the videos of the Better Said Than Done storytellers doing their storytelling thing. Host Dustin Fisher, renowned author of “Daddy Issues,” shared two short stories.… 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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Family Reunion
Every family has its own unique cast of characters, traditions, heirlooms, customs, and quirks. With that in mind, won’t you join us for a night of true, personal stories about family? The Mamas and the Papas: stories of moms, dads, and kids Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld… Read more
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Mad Men – An Ending to Discuss
IF you have not watched the series finale of Mad Men, and still plan to, do not read this! Seriously, spoilers ahoy! In our storytelling workshops – for corporations or for individuals – we discuss structure at length. Structure, of course, is the basis, the foundation, of any type of storytelling. Often, we reference pop… Read more
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Video Extras with Tom Croce (February 2015)
In this edition of Video Extras, we talk to Tom Croce. Tom was the first-time teller in our February 2015 show, Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life. The video of his unbelievable – but true – story is below, along with behind-the-scenes details. Mark your calendar for Tom’s next story, our June 27 show,… 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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It’s a date!
Give the special mom in your life a great night out with Better Said Than Done! Surprise her with tickets for our May show, where we will be offering a night of true, personal stories AND optional childcare, for an easy and entertaining date night. The Mamas and the Papas: stories of moms, dads, and kids… Read more