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Storyteller Spotlight: Jessica Robinson

Jessica Robinson is the founder of Better Said Than Done, Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe.  In addition to performing at Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN in 2018, Jessica has performed stories for Story District, Tales in the … Continue reading

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Storyteller Spotlight: Anne Rutherford

  Anne Rutherford: Storyteller, Writer, Coach, Workshop Leader 1999 – present. Anne was a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival as well as Teller in Residence for the International Storytelling Center in Tennessee. She has told at many Storytelling Festivals … Continue reading

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Storytelling this Saturday: a labor of love … and laughs

There may be tales of working 9 to 5 for horrible bosses. But, look who’s talking! Our storytellers – Richard Barr, Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Robert Lovejoy, Joe Roles, Aimee Snow, Allison Stevens, and Brandy Walker, with host Jessica Robinson … Continue reading

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Three times the stories all summer long!

You may be taking a break this summer, but Better Said Than Done will be busier than ever, with three shows every month! Our Summer Spotlight Series, held the second Sunday of each month, features solo storytelling shows at Epicure Café. Susan … Continue reading

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Hear us roar

There’s a proverb about March coming in like a lion. Well, this April is going out like a lioness! Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors Sunday, April 30, 2017, 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Avenue … Continue reading

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Forward, March!

Feeling a little spring in your step? Well, lace up your shoes and head on over to Fairfax this Saturday for Better Said Than Done’s next night of true, personal storytelling! Marching Orders: stories about moving on, moving out, and … Continue reading

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Inaugural show of 2017

January is a time for new beginnings. Listen to ours at — Inauguration: true stories of beginnings and presidential stuff Saturday, January 28, 2017 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) The Auld Shebeen – downstairs 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, … Continue reading

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Don’t take a pass on this custom!

It’s getting to be that time of year. Soon, there will be cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, holiday decorations, and awkward conversations with distant relatives. Well, hopefully, not that last one. Whatever your traditions may be, come hear about ours! Traditions: … Continue reading

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Free storytelling events next week

Fall in love with storytelling with Better Said Than Done at Fall for the Book. We are thrilled to be hosting two free storytelling events for this regional, week-long literary festival. (Be sure to check the festival schedule for more details.) … Continue reading

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A wild night of storytelling

Do you know where the wild things are? Lean in and I’ll let you in on the secret. It’s Reston. That’s right. Here, in the suburbs, you can hear all sorts of true, personal, wild stories. Wild Life: stories about living … Continue reading

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