Category Archives: Storytelling

Meet the Storytellers: Anne Thomas

Better Said Than Done’s 5 Year Anniversary Show and Story Contest is just around the corner. The 10 storytellers in the line-up – selected through an online competition – will be giving it their all as they vie for audience members’ … Continue reading →

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It will be raining cats and dogs in Fairfax

They are happy to see you. They listen. Somehow, they know when you need them around. And, most importantly, they love you unconditionally. You know what – uh, whom – I’m talking about. And you’ll hear stories about them at our next show! … Continue reading →

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Best in Show Finalists Announced

Over 1000 of you voted for your favorite storyteller in our online competition. Here are the finalists you selected to perform in “Best in Show” on May 28th! Dustin Fisher Brent Heard Alison Hughes Liezel Munson Miriam Nadel Jack Scheer … Continue reading →

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Best Storytelling Playlist Ever!

As part of our 5 year anniversary celebration, we are hosting an online contest. Read all about it below, but first – watch these unbelievable true stories. The above playlist illustrates the top 24 best stories from the past 3 … Continue reading →

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Two-Part Contest and 5 Year Anniversary Show

Since 2011, Better Said Than Done has brought the art of storytelling to Northern Virginia, with almost 100 performers taking to the stage to entertain audiences with their true, personal stories. Now, we are holding a two-part competition to mark … Continue reading →

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Stories About “Paradise”

In Better Said Than Done’s February storytelling show, “Margaritaville – Stories About Sunshine, Drinks, and Paradise,”  host Dustin Fisher and 8 storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the sunny, and not so sunny, side of paradise at the Auld … Continue reading →

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Storytelling Paradise

“Margaritaville – Stories About Sunshine, Drinks, and Paradise” was the theme for the February “Better Said Than Done” show, a night of true and personal stories from host Dustin Fisher and 8 storytellers. The show was again held at the … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and Tropical Breezes

It’s a cold, windy, winter day in the DC area. Imagine instead you’re on a beautiful island, warmed by the bright sun, embraced by tropical breezes, lulled by the sound of lapping waves, refreshed by a cold drink. Can you picture it? That’s … Continue reading →

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Wasn’t Me in Those Videos

In Better Said Than Done’s first storytelling show of 2016, “Wasn’t Me,” the storytellers told tales about mistaken identity and misdirection. It was a great night out at the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and host Derek Hills made sure … Continue reading →

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Wasn’t Me in Those Photos!

2016 started with a great storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA. Better Said Than Done storytellers told tales about mistaken identity and misdirection in “Wasn’t Me,” our first storytelling show of the year. The storytellers themselves may … Continue reading →

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