Author Archives: Mary Supley Foxworth

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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Bite into Caged from Jessica Robinson

Better Said Than Done’s Founder and CEO, Jessica Robinson, has been sharing her true, personal stories on stage for years, and then last month, she released her first novel, Caged! We asked her for details about her new book and what else … 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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The choice is yours

We want your vote! How many times a day are you hearing that? Well, we want your vote, too, at our next show, where your vote will determine how the stories progress. Join us for this unique and sure-to-be-unforgettable night of true, … Continue reading

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Gather ’round the campfire

Ah, summertime. Relaxing on those long, sunny days. Leisurely swims to cool off. Evenings spent roasting marshmallows and singing songs around a glowing fire. Friends, places, romances, and routines both familiar and new. Maybe throw in some macrame, archery, homesickness, or family … Continue reading

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School’s Out

As the orchestra plays “Pomp and Circumstance”, in they stride in their caps and gowns, beaming with accomplishment, perhaps relieved to be moving on or maybe nervously anticipating what lies ahead. That’s just what it will be like at our show next Saturday … Continue reading

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Say what you do …

In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any … Continue reading

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Find out on May 28th who will win Best in Show!

The wait is almost over. Better Said Than Done is marking 5 years of true, personal storytelling performances — ranging from unbelievable to poignant, and often laugh-out-loud — in Northern Virginia, and you don’t want to miss the celebration! Best in … Continue reading

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