Category Archives: Storytellers

Inauguration Storytelling Show

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

This January, Better Said Than Done kicked off 2017 with an appropriately titled storytelling show, “Inauguration: stories of ceremonies, beginnings and Presidential stuff,” at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Better Said Than Done founder Jessica Robinson, the … Continue reading →

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My Daughter, the Storyteller

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

I’m teaching my daughter to tell stories. At 3 and a half years old, what this mostly involves is my husband and I telling and reading her stories and, of course, asking her lots of questions. On occasion, when I … Continue reading →

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Inaugural show of 2017

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Mary Supley Foxworth

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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Roar – Call for Story Submissions

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Call for Anthology Submissions This is a call for submissions for a collection of stories entitled Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors. The book will be published in April 2017, and launched at the Better Said Than Done storytelling show … Continue reading →

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Roar: Call to Action

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

This is a call for submissions to perform a true, personal story, live, on Sunday, April 30th, 2017, at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA.  The storytelling show will run from approximately 7:30PM to 9:15PM and is called “Roar: True Tales … Continue reading →

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A 2016 Retrospective

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

I’m taking a card from “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and saying that, though 2016 was pretty awful, there was at least an hour and a half each month that wasn’t entirely horrible. Here’s a look back at some of … Continue reading →

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A Tradition of Storytelling Videos

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Thanksgiving weekend, Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. We called it “Tradition!” Watching the videos is not nearly as wonderful as attending the show, but how could … Continue reading →

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Traditional Photos

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Better Said Than Done hosted our last storytelling show of the year Thanksgiving weekend. I am sure everyone who attended was thankful they did. I am thankful for the wonderful host, Sandra Hull, the wonderful storytellers, and the audience at … Continue reading →

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Gift Certificates

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Looking for a gift for the storytelling fan in your family? You can always register them for a storytelling workshop, or purchase some tickets to an upcoming storytelling show for them OR you can get them a gift certificate and … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Gifts for Readers

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Did you know that many of the Better Said Than Done storytellers are also published authors? If you are looking for a gift for the reader in your life, go no further. One of these books should appeal to them! … Continue reading →

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