Category Archives: Storytelling

On the Fly

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On October 22, 2022, join emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Richard Barr, Julie Bradshaw, Jennifer Hine, Gifford Krivak, Tim Livengood, and Jessica Robinson, for “On the Fly: stories about quick thinking.” In-person, at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and … Continue reading →

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Labored Storytellers

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On Saturday, September 24, we will be hearing stories about work, labor, tasks, and even relaxation in our Labor Day Stories show, live, in-person at The Auld Shebeen, in Fairfax City, VA, and streaming online.Tickets are on sale now! Since … Continue reading →

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Storytelling The Musical

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On October 13, 2022, join storytellers Lona Bartlett, Norm Brecke, Alton Chung, Gwendolyn Napier, Anne Rutherford, and Ed Stivender, and emcee Jessica Robinson, for “Storytelling: The Musical”Online only. Read about the night’s storytellers, and their favorite musicals, here.

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2023 Women’s Story Fest Tickets

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

The 4th Annual Women’s Storytelling Festival – which took place live March 24 – 26, 2023 – was phenomenal! If you missed it live, you can still get a ticket, through April 1st, to watch the recorded videos through April … Continue reading →

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Twisted Tales Too: This Time It’s Twisted-er!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Jack Scheer

A long time ago, like back in April, Better Said Than Done hosted our first Twisted Tales – a show in which each storyteller was challenged to tell one overall story, consisting of multiple stories twisted together – interwoven, if … Continue reading →

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Labor Day: Stories About Work, Labor, and Rest

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On September 24, 2022, join emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers Bill Grella, Lou Novak, Antwan Perry, Jack Scheer, Klyde Siegfriedt, and Aimee Snow for “Labor Day: stories about work.” In-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, and online. The … Continue reading →

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The Broken Hearts Club

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Jack Scheer

Of all the “the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to,” perhaps the most painful and poignant is heartbreak. Whether it comes in the form of a lover leaving, a loved one passing, or even losing a beloved family … Continue reading →

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Twisted Tales Too

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

On September 8, 2022, join storytellers Vicki Bryan, Margaret Burk, Katie Green, Marilyn McPhie, and Sue Searing, and emcee Chetter Galloway, for “Twisted Tales: Folktales and Personal stories, entwined.” Online only.

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Bed and Breakfast and Beyond

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Jack Scheer

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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The Broken Hearts Club

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

The recording is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Claire Castell, Laura Deal, Jeff Doyle, Natalie Jones, Bowen Lee, and Rita Rigano in “The Broken Hearts Club: stories of heartbreak.” Ticket sales close the end of … Continue reading →

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