This coming Thursday, February 11th, Better Said Than Done presents its first 4×4 show of the year. Four talented storytellers will take you on deep-dive journeys that are sure to amuse, captivate, and move you. It all starts at 8 P.M. EST. Get your tickets here!
Let’s take a minute to find out a little about our line-up of stellar tellers for the evening: Eva Abram, Nick Baskerville, Jennifer Munro, and Laura Packer!
Eva Abram is a storyteller, public speaker and award-winning actress. Her storytelling grew out of an appreciation for the value of history and the desire to inform larger audiences of lesser-known American history. She takes on the voices of historical characters, taking her audiences back in time – bringing history to life. Among others, her characters include: Shirley Chisholm – 1972 Presidential Candidate; Bessie Coleman – Aviation Pioneer; and Rosa Parks – Civil Rights Activist. She presents folktales to ages ranging from adults to elementary aged children. She finds the humor and emotion in stories – to entertain, inspire and remind us that we are linked together. Humanity crosses all boundaries.
Nick Baskerville tells stories in the DC, MD, and VA area. As a storyteller, he tells stories for shows such as The Moth, The Story Collider, Better Said Than Done, Mistakes Were Made, and Perfect Liar’s Club. In addition to telling stories, he has hosted storytelling shows for Better Said Than Done and the Armed Service Art Partnership (ASAP) both online and in-person. Nick is the currently part of the stand-up comedy show Clean AF Comedy Show every Friday night. You can also check out his blog, Story Telling On Purpose.
Jennifer Munro is a master storyteller whose original stories, generously peppered with her signature British wit, resonate with the frailty and courage of the human condition. Her repertoire not only includes personal stories but also fairy and folk tales, myths, and legends, which she brings to life with compelling character voices and her delightful British accent. In this new covid reality, Jennifer has adapted to the online format by producing storytelling programs and workshops virtually. In “real time”, she has performed on national public radio, at libraries, schools, coffee houses, conferences, and major festivals across the nation.
Laura Packer has been performing, coaching, writing, consulting, giving keynotes, and leading the storytelling field for more than 25 years. She knows the best way to the truth is through a good story and that this universally accessible artform creates empathy, builds bridges, and has the power to change the world. In her quest to help people tell their own stories, Laura has taught storytelling, writing and public speaking globally. Students have ranged from aspiring storytellers to corporate executives to librarians to elders to mental health professionals to artists to IT leaders and more.
Our fearless leader, Jessica Robinson, is your host for the evening, with yours truly, Jack Scheer, steering things behind the scenes. 8:00 P.M. EST is our start time, with ticket sales closing a few minutes before that. As usual, tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a standard suggested price of $20 and a minimum of $5 (plus a $1 handling fee). The proceeds are shared among the tellers and Better Said Than Done.
What are you waiting FOUR?!? Get those tickets now!
