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  • Storytelling is Stranger Than Fiction

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Every month, Better Said Than Done storytellers share their true, unbelievable stories. However, in our February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. The first storyteller of the night, Richard Barr, presented us with a NY mystery. Solveig Eggerz, who joined the Better Said… Read more

  • Standup vs. Storytelling: Part One | Intro

    Jack Scheer

    First off, I don’t fancy myself an expert in either standup or storytelling, so find a few grains of salt to go with this article. I do, however, fancy myself an expert in knowing and dissecting the difference between two things that I am approximately average in. Take that with your choice of spice. I… Read more

  • The Dirty Truth: How Brian Williams and Michael Zhuang are Different

    DerekG

    The commentariat loves gifts like the Brian Williams/RPG-gate saga as it allows for easy and unrestrained blogging. Just imagine their relief: What’s this, an esteemed cultural icon – one whose authority in IconLand stems from some pesky yet venerable notion of trust – has been caught fibbing at the expense of American soldiers??? Holy Walter… Read more

  • Video Extras with Anna Marie Trester (January 2015)

    Mary

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    We’d like to introduce a new monthly series on our blog. Video Extras will give you the inside scoop on a story that was recently told at a Better Said Than Done show, straight from the storyteller’s pen – or keyboard. This month, we’re featuring storyteller and storytelling instructor Anna Marie Trester, providing commentary on her… Read more

  • Storytelling on February 28

    Mary

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    While you might have heard some unbelievable tales at past Better Said Than Done shows, just you wait. Our next show will be, as the saying goes: Stranger Than Fiction: stories about truth, craziness, and life Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax,… Read more

  • Good and Evil Storytellers

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the fight between good and evil. Though we always videotape the shows, we don’t always post all the videos. Below is a recap of the show with links to videos of a few of the storytellers from… Read more

  • First Storytelling Show of 2015

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, pitted good against evil. BN Heard joined our stage for the first time with a heartwarming story of a call from an angel. Repeat offender Ann Cavazos shared a true story about a demon child – her child. Mel Pine’s childhood was relatively innocent if it weren’t for one… Read more

  • Angels and Demons in Northern Virginia

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA on January 31st for a journey through good and evil. Angels and Demons: stories about good, evil and trying to choose January 31st, 2015 7:00PM (Doors Open 6:00PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 $10 Tickets (Available at… Read more

  • Storytelling: A Year in Review

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    2014 marked Better Said Than Done’s 4th year as Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe and 3rd year as the “Best Performing Arts Company,” as voted by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.  The audience for storytelling shows keeps growing, the storytellers keep getting better and the future of Northern Virginia storytelling is bright.  But before we… Read more

  • No Leftovers Here

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In Better Said Than Done’s last storytelling show of the year, “Leftovers: stories of gluttony, forgotten things, and do overs,” our storytellers left no doubt about what makes us the “Best Performing Arts Company” in NoVa. The packed audience, at The Auld Shebeen, got to hear stories that ranged from heartfelt to hysterical. Mike Kane… Read more