Author Archives: Nick Baskerville
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
Storyteller Spotlight: Norm Brecke
Norm Brecke: Storyteller, Teacher, Workshop Leader 2002 – present. Norm Brecke is a spirited storyteller who loves a good story. He was a teacher for fifteen years and told daily in his classroom as well as teaching storytelling to intermediate students. … Continue reading
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
So you call yourself a Foodie, huh?
Ever wonder what kind of person could burn water? Make rice that has a crunch? Or are you the type of person to make a 7-course meal from flour, half a bag of beans, and spices? If you have ever … Continue reading
After 7 Years, We Are Feeling Lucky
You can do a lot with the number 7. The 7 colors of the rainbow make 256 colors on a crayon box. Ordering the number 7 value meal can fill your belly. Rolling the number 7 at the craps gambling … Continue reading
Know your Rites
The Breakfast Club. American Pie. Life of Pi. All of these movies tell great stories about people at pivotal points in their lives. Becoming aware of things they never thought of until one crucial moment. But if you watch all … Continue reading
Look Busy! The Boss is Coming!
And there you are, in the thick of the action! What action? Well, that’s the real story, now isn’t? Come out 28 Apr to be a part of the action in Better Said Than Done’s spoken word storytelling show “Getting … Continue reading
Get out of the Rain and into a Story
Rainy weather and money that disappeared in taxes. That’s a very common way of thinking about the month of April. Looking for a fresh, new take? Then the place to you want to be is Lake Anne Coffee House on … Continue reading
