For our first storytelling show of the year, Better Said Than Done storytellers Sheila Arnold, Erin Benbennick, Alex Dixon, Bonnie Gardner, Bill Grella, Jessica Piscitelli Robinson, and Andrea Young shared true, personal stories of living in America.
Hosted by Giselle Ruzany, the sold out show was a perfect way to gather our storytelling community together and honor our differences. Click the links below to watch the stories from one of the most amazing storytelling shows I’ve ever been a part of.
Jessica Piscitelli Robinson told her origin story. Watch Jessica’s story here.
Bill Grella shared a truly American experience. Watch Bill’s story about TV and food here.
Alex Dixon came to America as a baby. Here’s her story about what emigrating to America meant to her.
First time storyteller Bonnie Gardner shared a devastating story about parenting, adoption, bad people and good. Watch Bonnie’s story here.
Andrea Young also shared a story of immigration and adoption. Watch Andrea’s story here.
Erin Benbennick shared her personal experience of 9/11. Watch Erin’s story here.
Finally, Sheila Arnold told a story about growing up African American in a mostly white school, with a mostly white curriculum. Watch Sheila’s story here.
A special thanks to Andrew Liebeskind for these wonderful photos.
I cannot say enough how amazing this show was. This cast was fantastic. Their stories moved me and, as Andrea would say, they will stick!
I am so happy this live event was sold out and that so many people got to experience it live. As much as it’s wonderful to have the videos, watching a video is not the same as being in the audience at a live show – especially a live storytelling show. It really does feel like we are all part of a community when we sit together and listen and absorb each other’s stories. Plus, you get great food, drink and service from The Auld Shebeen. So, unless you’re watching these videos together with a group, at The Auld Shebeen right now, you are definitely missing out!
Don’t miss out on our next storytelling show. Come see us live, February 22, 2020, at The Auld Shebeen in the City of Fairfax, for “Love Sucks.” Get your advance $12 entry here – before we sell out.
Several of the night’s storytellers took our storytelling workshops. If you’re interested in learning more about the art and craft of storytelling, or even if you just want to approach something you already know well from a different angle, check out our upcoming storytelling workshops here.
And don’t miss out on the inaugural, first-of-its-kind, Women’s Storytelling Festival, March 13 and 14, in the City of Fairfax, VA. Early Bird pricing ends February 28, so get your tickets soon. Read about the Women’s Storytelling Festival here.
