Tag: va storytelling
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VASA Conference Online
The Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) annual Gathering is online for 2026, making it easier than ever for members – and those who are curious about membership – across the state (and beyond) to join us for an afternoon and evening of stories, connection, and celebration. This special online edition of the Gathering will include a… Read more
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Turning Clicks Into Gigs
Boost Bookings with a Better Website. A 45-minute Webinar with Wayne Jordan. Monday, January 26, 2026 7 to 8 pm EST Online event Tickets are on-sale NOW here. VASA (Virginia Storytelling Alliance) Member – Free Non-VASA Member – $10.00 (plus service fee) Is Your Website Working as Hard as You Do? Your stories connect with… Read more
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Abigail Adams Founding Mother
In Abigail: Founding Mother, national award-winning actor and storyteller, Megan Wells, brings Abigail Adams to life. In this humorous and historically accurate portrayal, Megan Wells vivifies the full measure of Abigail’s contribution to our democracy. Behind the scenes but very firm, Abigail rode the risky edge of feminine power. Not too much, not too little… Read more
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Soap Box Stories
On November 8, 2025, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Soap Box Stories, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Hine, Joe Morice, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Zette St. Charles. Ya’ll can listen while we get up on our Soap Box and tell you some stories! We’re offering a… Read more
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Stories of the Women’s Festival
The Women’s Storytelling Festival committee is preparing to announce the 2026 lineup and to start promoting, gathering sponsors and volunteers, and building the schedule. But before we do that, I wanted to pause and take a moment to look back at the 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival. First, when I tell people about the Women’s Storytelling… Read more
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Storytelling Workshop Purcelville
We’re gonna get a little scary at this next storytelling workshop at Franklin Park Arts Center. I mean, it’s October 30th. We can’t just ignore the ghost in the room. Whether you want to work on crafting a personal story, or a scary story, this workshop will work for you. Bring ideas for a 5-7… Read more
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Kings Park Storytelling Workshop
Stories can enrich the lives of the living, and immortalize those who have died. Learn the basics of crafting a personal narrative inspired by an event or person in your life. In this 90-minute class, presented by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson, you will learn about character development, story structure, and how to edit… Read more
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Never Had I Ever
Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on August 23, at 7:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Never Had I Ever: stories about firsts, somedays, and nopes,” with emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers J.R. Denson, Ravi Pimplaskar, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, Zette St. Charles, Carlos Velazquez, and Zach Wilks. Clare… Read more
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Women’s Storytelling Festival Emcees Part II
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is almost upon us! Buy your tickets now! Our Virtual Showcase gets things rolling on Thursday night. Then on Friday the action moves to the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, VA. This time we’re putting four more of our superb emcees in the spotlight. These talented, engaging women will be hosting… Read more
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Women’s Storytelling Festival Emcees Part I
The clock is ticking down to the start of the Women’s Storytelling Festival! If you haven’t gotten them already, buy your tickets now! You’ll be glad you did. Today we’re highlighting some of the amazing emcees who will be hosting our festival sessions. Like our tellers, each of them is accomplished, skillful, and able to… Read more