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Tag: The Auld Shebeen

  • The Tax Man Cometh

    Mary

    Whether you filed your 1040 months ago or have spent all day going through receipts, scribbling down numbers, searching for the post office with the latest possible drop-off, and downloading Form 4868 (automatic extension), we all know there’s a deadline at 11:59 PM.  There’s no escaping taxes.  In fact, only one other thing is certain… Read more

  • Stranger Nonfiction Storytelling

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In Better Said Than Done’s February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. We don’t always post all the videos of the true stories shared, but this time you get to see every one right here. Enjoy! Richard Barr began the night of storytelling… Read more

  • 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

  • Storytelling on February 28

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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

  • Last Storytelling Show of 2014

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    The last storytelling show of the year, brought to you by the wonderful storytellers of Better Said Than Done, was a masterpiece performance of gripping, true, personal stories. Watching the videos is never as amazing as being at the live show, but, if you missed it, you are going to want to watch these stories.… 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