Into the Woods Storytelling

Apparently, there is a movie coming out soon with the same name as our next storytelling show.  Bother!  Just because it’s based on the musical of the same name, doesn’t mean they get to call dibs.  Our “Into the Woods” is this Saturday night and it is going to be way better than some silly musical.  I can, in fact, promise that you won’t have to listen to anyone sing at our show!

Into the Woods: stories of camping, hiking, and the wild life
March 29th, 2014
8:00PM
Doors open at 7:30PM
Walker Nature Education Center
11450 Glade Dr.
Reston, VA
Purchase $15 Tickets in Advance Here, or at the Door
All proceeds benefit Friends of Reston for Community Projects

Join host and Friends of Reston Board President Jessica Piscitelli Robinson for a fundraising night of true stories about being there to hear that tree fall in the woods. The cast of storytellers includes Ann Cavazos, Richard Barr, Barbara Effron, Miriam Nadel,  Chuck Na, Michael Zhuang and first time storyteller Shelly Miller.

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Catastrophic Storytelling Videos

In “Love & Other Catastrophes,” the Better Said Than Done storytellers revealed a new side of themselves, the inside. And, in some cases, what comes out of the inside. Watch the videos, you’ll see what I mean.
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If you weren’t able to be in the audience for our most recent storytelling show at Epicure Cafe in Fairfax, VA, you can at least watch the true, personal stories on our Youtube channel.

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More Love Than Catastrophe

It’s good to be back! Better Said Than Done storytellers returned to Epicure Cafe, at their new and improved location in Fairfax, VA, for a night of true, personal storytelling.

Len Kruger kicked off a night of stories about “Love & Other Catastrophes” with a tale of an unnamed cult and his narrow escape from their clutches.
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Ellouise Schoettler took us on a thrift store adventure.
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Kathy Baird told of a New Year’s Eve that could’ve been the best night of her life, if only.
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Cara Foran learned a few important lessons about online dating.
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Mike Kane knew when to quit, after acheiving perfection.
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Shye Gilad was the one that got away – just barely!
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Leah Harris walked side by side with a person going through a gender transition.
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Mike Baireuther had to endure unbelievable hardship while driving one night to meet his lady love.
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If you missed the storytelling show, I am sorry. It was fantastic. Try not to do it again.
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Our next night of true, personal storytelling is March 29th. Purchase tickets in advance here.

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Love & Other Catastrophes

Not to sound negative or anything, but sometimes love just sucks – and that makes for some awesome stories! Don’t miss our storytelling show celebrating the Ides of March AND our return to the new and improved Epicure Cafe! (The new address is just down the street)

Love and Other Catastrophes
March 15th, 2014
7:00PM
Doors open at 6:00PM
Epicure Cafe (The NEW Space!)
11104 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
Purchase $10 Tickets in Advance Here
or at the Door (Cash preferred at the Door)

Join a fabulous cast of storytellers for this evening of true storytelling about catastrophic love, lovely catastrophes, and love, true love.

Storytellers of Better Said Than DoneHosted by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. The cast of storytellers includes Len Kruger, Kathy Baird, Mike Kane, Mike Baireuther, Cara Foran, Shye Gilad, Leah Harris, and Ellouise Schoettler.

In this special night of storytelling, we are putting on a show featuring  fantastic storytellers sharing personal stories of heartbreak while we get to hang with the great folks at Epicure Cafe in their new space.  What better way to spend the Ides of March? We promise not to stab you through the hearts with a knife – just with our stories. (And I promise the stories will be better than that joke!)

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Videos of Childhood Storytelling

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – watching the videos is not the same as being there.  The energy of the room makes a huge impact on the experience of live storytelling, both for the audience and the storytellers.  But I realize that not everyone can make it to every one of our storytelling shows.

So, for those who missed “When I Grow Up” and really want to see their favorite storytellers tell tales of childhood, adulthood and everything in between, here are some of the videos of our most recent show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA.

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Childhood Storytelling for Grown-Ups, Sorta

Anna Marie Trester hosted our most recent night of true, personal storytelling, “When I Grow Up: childhood, adulthood, and the in between” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA.Anna

After Anna’s story about the tears of priests, the ever colorful Ann Cavazos took the stage and taught us of her love for go go dancing. Ann2 Continue reading

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The Right Storytelling Workshop for You

We have three storytelling workshops on the horizon, and are generally running one of the three at any given time. I thought it would be good to break down what happens in each workshop for anyone considering honing their storytelling skills.

Spotlight on You: Telling the story of your life $75
Next storytelling workshop on March 1, 2014.
A half-day workshop where you will learn structure, character building, and how to win the audience over. This workshop is for storytellers of all levels – never performed before or with lots of experience telling but not a lot of “training.” If you have an idea for a story, or are just thinking you want to tell a story at some point but don’t know where to start, this is a great workshop. If you have a short story that needs a little tweaking or that you can’t quite find the right approach to, this is a great workshop.
By the end of the half day, you should either have honed a story to perform, or developed a story idea that you can work on getting ready for a show.

Storytelling Show Stopper: Advanced storytelling techniques $250
Next storytelling workshop starts February 26, 2014.
Four classes, over four weeks, to help you develop secondary characters, dialogue, non-linear structure, enhanced performance skills, and stories of varying lengths. This workshop is great for the experienced storyteller who would like to take their writing to the next level, or for storytellers who are working on longer pieces.

Your Business Story: Crafting your company tale $75
Next storytelling workshop on March 8, 2014.
This is a storytelling workshop for business owners, or those responsible for messaging in the corporate or non profit world. After this half-day workshop, which focuses on how to write a compelling story, students will leave with stories to use as content for their website, brochure, or elevator speech. Stories are workshopped with teachers and other students, lending many different perspectives on your business tale.

For more details and to register for any of these upcoming storytelling workshops Click Here

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Childhood Storytelling, Not for Kids

This month’s storytelling show is all about childhood but, as usual, it’s not really for kids.
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We have a wonderful lineup of storytellers, in all stages of growing up.

When I Grow Up – childhood, adulthood, and the path between
February 22nd, 2014
7:00PM
Doors open at 6:00PM
The Auld Shebeen – downstairs
3971 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA
Purchase $10 Tickets in Advance Here
or at the Door (Cash preferred at the Door)

Join host Anna Marie Trester, storytellers Richard Barr, Geraldine Buckley, Ann Cavazos, Jessica Piscitelli, Elloiuse Schoettler, Cathy Smith, and first time storyteller Raychel Hayhurst for a night of true, personal stories about the child inside, and out.

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Tales in the Village

Storytellers Jessica Piscitelli Robinson and Anna Marie Trester are sharing true, personal stories at an hour long show in Friendship Heights on February 19th. This is a free, monthly show called “Tales in the Village,” organized by storyteller Ellouise Schoettler.

Join Jessica Piscitelli and Anna Marie Trester for a journey through childhood.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
7:30 PM
Friendship Heights Community Center
4433 South Park Dr.
Chevy Chase, MD

Tales in the Village sponsored by the Friendship Heights Village Center
www.friendshipheightsmd.gov

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Gold Medal Storytelling

In January, 2014, the Gold Medal of storytelling was awarded to Better Said Than Done storytellers. Yep, to all of them, or, at least, all the ones who participated in “Carrying the Torch: stories of going for the gold!”

Our first storytelling show of the year was at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. It was a packed audience, a great lineup, and a fantastic night for kicking off a new year of storytelling. If you weren’t there, or just want to relive the glory, here’s a little recap.

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Jessica Piscitelli Robinson hosted, and started the storytelling with a little tale of competitive mommying, otherwise called “the joys of breastfeeding.” Ann Cavazos regaled us with triathlon tricks and tips.
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Barbara Effron learn to love to swim. Pierce McManus brought down the house with his story of trying to get to the 2012 Boston Marathon.
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