Tag Archives: Sufian Zhemukhov

Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

As it so happens, your humble correspondent is writing this blog post from a lovely bed and breakfast a few miles north of Baltimore. There’s just something about the homey, laid-back atmosphere of a lodging that’s run by people doing … Continue reading

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Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

On July 23, 2022, join storytellers Jenn Ameena, Mylinda Butterworth, Catherine Calvin, Vijai Nathan, Lou Novak, Dr. Antwan Perry, and Sufian Zhemukhov for “Bed & Breakfast & Beyond: stories about where we sleep, eat and travel.” In-Person at The Auld … Continue reading

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Travel Tales, In-Person & Virtual!

Summer’s here and while this particular season is not without a bit of uncertainty, a lot of folks are hitting the open road, heading to treasured getaway spots, or exploring new places. So it seems like a great time for … Continue reading

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Travel Tales

On July 31, 2021, join storytellers Sheila Arnold, Nick Baskerville, Bonnie Gardner, Tim Livengood, Miriam Nadel, Andrea Young, and Sufian Zhemukhov for “Travel Tales,” both in-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA and live streaming online.PLEASE NOTE THE TIME … Continue reading

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Flirting Like An American Online

Better Said Than Done is proud to present Sufian Zhemukhov’s one man (mostly) storytelling show “Flirting Like An American.” A naive single professor comes from Russia with(out) love. His fluency in numbers and statistics is only matched by his cluelessness … Continue reading

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Save the Date for Sarah Snyder

You’ve seen Sarah Snyder perform at Better Said Than Done many times. Did you know she has a new memoir, recently published? You can read about and purchase Plant Trees and Carry Sheep here. And then you can save the … Continue reading

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Smoking Gun Storytelling Show

At the end of our latest storytelling night, I had multiple audience members approach me and say, “‘Smoking Gun: stories of crime, mystery and obvious answers,’ was the best storytelling show yet.” Okay, in truth, none of them quoted the … Continue reading

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8 Year Anniversary Storytelling Show Success

Over the last 8 years, you’ve heard me say (or read me write/right) that “this last storytelling show was great.” I say it a lot because, luckily for me and Better Said Than Done’s audiences, it is usually true. For … Continue reading

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Storyteller Spotlight: Sufian Zhemukhov

Sufian Zhemukhov is the Moth Champion and a winner at the 2018 National Storytelling Festival Slam. He tells stories about his first-generation immigrant experience that might be much funnier than you would expect. The July 2019 DC Fringe Festival will host … Continue reading

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A Climate Change in Storytelling

Better Said Than Done’s April storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in the City of Fairfax, VA was called “Climate Change.” Storytellers Bill Burton, Barbara Fornoff, Robert Lovejoy, Jack Pelar, Jessica Robinson, Margarita Rozenfeld, Sarah Snyder and Sufian Zhemukhov shared … Continue reading

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