Category Archives: Storytelling

Storytelling for a Cause

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Our show on February 9th – next weekend! – is also a fundraiser. We run 1 – 3 fundraisers a year. They are always great nights for storytelling, with great energy from the crowd, and, of course, a great cause. … Continue reading →

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Famous Videos

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

For our first storytelling show of the year, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared true, personal tales of their 15 minutes of fame. In case you missed the show, or just want to see the best storytelling show in Virginia … Continue reading →

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Famous for 15

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

At Saturday night’s storytelling show, “15 Minutes of Fame,” we heard stories of celebrity (Ralph Fiennes, Johnny Depp, Jerry Springer), stories of notoriety (a jaunt on Jeopardy, a job on Batman), and stories of the quest for Stardom (TV commercials, … Continue reading →

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In the news, the Reston news

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

We have a great lineup for tomorrow night’s show – details here – and a great class on February 2nd – details here – but I was very excited this morning to find out our upcoming storytelling fundraiser for the … Continue reading →

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How to Tell a Good Story

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

This past Saturday, Better Said Than Done hosted our first storytelling workshop of the year, “Spotlight on You.” It was a great class with a wonderful group of up and coming storytellers. We received this lovely and unsolicited testimonial the … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Stuff

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Man, we got a busy year already! 2013 is going to be fantastic for storytelling in Virginia. Just a quick peek at what’s in store in the next couple months. Classes: Spotlight on You January 19th, 2013, 10:00am – 2:30pm, … Continue reading →

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Videos of Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

The end of the year is practically here so we could all use a little cheer. Man, I knew I should have been a poet! Wait, I think there’s a more rhymey way to say that? Oh, never mind. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Holiday Stories

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Better Said Than Done brought the holidays to Northern Virginia, with a night of true, personal storytelling filled with holiday cheer. Jessica Piscitelli Robinson hosted and started the night off with a story about what Christmas always meant to her.  … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Show on Art Beat

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

“Holiday Cheer,” tomorrow night’s storytelling show, was listed on Art Beat with Lauren Landau today. Click here to read about or listen to the segment which aired on WAMU today. And then come see why Better Said Than Done was … Continue reading →

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Stories of Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

Raise a glass and celebrate the holidays with Better Said Than Done – ALL the holidays. In “Holiday Cheer” you will hear true, personal stories about Christmas and Hannukkah as well as holidays we celebrate (or don’t) throughout the year. … Continue reading →

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