Tag: virginia

  • Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling

    Huzzah! 15 Years of Storytelling

    Join Better Said Than Done on September 3rd at Jammin’ Java for Huzzah: a storytelling show celebrating 15 years of amazing stories. In the past 15 years, we’ve heard hundreds of incredible stories and hundreds of fabulous storytellers. We’d bring them all back on stage if we could, but for this one night, we’re bringing… Read more

  • Recordings of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival

    Recordings of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival

    Live performances of the 2026 Women’s Storytelling Festival have concluded, but you can purchase $42 tickets, through April 8th, to watch all 16 plus hours of recordings. The videos are available to watch through April 28th. The Women’s Storytelling Festival Main Page The WSF Tickets Page The Women’s Storytelling Festival, produced annually in March by… Read more

  • Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    Women’s History Proclamation & Reception

    Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Proclamation, 7 pm Reception, 6 pm City Hall 10455 Armstrong St. Fairfax, VA The Commission for Women invites you to be part of this event celebrating Women’s History Month!  Everyone is welcome! With a sneak-peak Women’s Storytelling Festival Performance from Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson! Read more

  • Press for the Women’s Festival

    Press for the Women’s Festival
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    Women’s Stories Make the News We, at Better Said Than Done, can usually count on a few articles each year about the Women’s Storytelling Festival. It is the only festival of its kind in the world, and it takes place just outside the Nation’s Capitol. But this year raised the bar. Not only are there… Read more

  • The Great Escape Storytelling

    The Great Escape Storytelling

    Are you having a staycation this Memorial Day weekend? Want to leave the “cook out” to someone else? Well, have we got the show for you! On May 24, join Better Said Than Done at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA for The Great Escape: stories about getaways, with storytellers Silvana Clark,… Read more

  • The Malaga Ship Story

    The Malaga Ship Story

    On May 3rd, join Better Said Than Done at the Historic Blenheim Center for Antonio Rocha’s performance of The Malaga Ship: A story of Maine and the Middle Passage. This event is free and open to the public. Suggested for ages 13+. Registration is not require, but is recommended. Register Here. The Malaga was a… Read more

  • WTF Storytelling at Epicure

    WTF Storytelling at Epicure

    Better Said Than Done storytelling returns to Epicure Cafe – our home of old. We’ve changed since our last show at Epicure – and so have they. New location and a new name to go with it. Epicure Cafe is now Epicure on King and it’s located – you guessed it – on King St.… Read more

  • Mirrors and Magic

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    On September 12, 2024, Carol Moore, Laura Packer, and Jessica Robinson will bring a little magic to a night of true storytelling. This 90 minute show will feature stories full of wonder, and truth, though not necessarily from true events. This free storytelling show will take place at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr.… Read more

  • Fun and Games Stories

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    On June 29th, 2024, we’ll be playing at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “It’s All Fun and Games,” with Emcee Nick Baskerville and storytellers J.R. Denson, Bonnie Gardner, Amanda Lawrence, Jeanna Lee, Joan Leotta, Jamie McElhatton, and Sarah Snyder. In-Person at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St,… Read more

  • Braided and Twisted Tales

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    The recording of Twisted Tales, Braided stories is available to purchase through May 19th. You can watch the recording through June 29th. With emcees Norm Brecke and Anne Rutherford and storytellers Eva Abram, Tim Ereneta, Amanda Lawrence, Mo Reynolds, and Jessica Robinson. Read more